pgsql-jellyfin/docs/INSTALLER_QUICK_START.md

Quick Installer Setup

Yes! You can create an installer! ✅

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Fastest Way to Get Started (5 minutes)

1. Install Inno Setup

winget install JRSoftware.InnoSetup

2. Build Installer

cd E:\Projects\pgsql-jellyfin
.\build-installer.ps1

3. Done! ✅

Output: installer-output\JellyfinSetup-PostgreSQL-11.0.0.exe

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What the Installer Does

✅ Installs Jellyfin to C:\Program Files\Jellyfin-PostgreSQL
✅ Creates data folder at C:\ProgramData\jellyfin
✅ Optionally installs as Windows Service
✅ Adds Windows Firewall exception
✅ Creates Start Menu shortcuts
✅ Checks for .NET 11 runtime
✅ PostgreSQL configuration wizard
✅ Clean uninstaller

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Files You Have Now

E:\Projects\pgsql-jellyfin\
├── jellyfin-setup.iss          ← Inno Setup script (ready to use)
├── build-installer.ps1         ← PowerShell build script
├── INSTALLER_GUIDE.md          ← Complete documentation
└── lib\Release\net11.0\        ← Your built DLLs

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Test the Installer

# Normal install (with UI)
.\installer-output\JellyfinSetup-PostgreSQL-11.0.0.exe

# Silent install
.\installer-output\JellyfinSetup-PostgreSQL-11.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT

# Install without service
.\installer-output\JellyfinSetup-PostgreSQL-11.0.0.exe /TASKS="!service"

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Customize Before Building

Edit jellyfin-setup.iss:

Change Version

AppVersion=11.0.0  ← Change this

Change Publisher

AppPublisher=Your Name  ← Change this

Change Install Location

DefaultDirName={autopf}\Jellyfin-PostgreSQL  ← Change this

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Optional: Add Icon

1. Get/create jellyfin.ico file
2. Place in: E:\Projects\pgsql-jellyfin\
3. Rebuild installer

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Distribution

GitHub Releases

1. Tag version: git tag v11.0.0
2. Create release on GitHub
3. Upload installer: JellyfinSetup-PostgreSQL-11.0.0.exe

Direct Download

Host the .exe file on your web server

Code Signing (Optional but Recommended)

# Get certificate from DigiCert, Sectigo, etc.
signtool sign /f certificate.pfx /p password JellyfinSetup.exe

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Troubleshooting

Installer doesn't build

• Check Inno Setup is installed
• Verify files exist in lib\Release\net11.0\
• Run: .\build-installer.ps1 -Verbose

Service won't start

• Check .NET 11 runtime is installed
• Verify PostgreSQL is running
• Check logs in C:\ProgramData\jellyfin\log\

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Next Steps

1. ✅ Install Inno Setup: winget install JRSoftware.InnoSetup
2. ✅ Run: .\build-installer.ps1
3. ✅ Test: Run the generated .exe file
4. 🎉 Distribute!

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Full Documentation

See INSTALLER_GUIDE.md for:

• WiX Toolset setup (production-grade MSI)
• MSIX packaging (Windows Store)
• Advanced customization
• CI/CD integration
• Code signing details

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Status: ✅ Ready to build!
Time to first installer: ~5 minutes
Result: Professional Windows installer with all features!