How to Install Anchr on Clear Linux Latest

Anchr is a simple and efficient command-line tool that helps you manage your self-hosting applications easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to install Anchr on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

Step 1: Update the System

It's always recommended to update your system before installing any new package. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo swupd update

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

Anchr depends on some packages that are not installed by default in Clear Linux Latest. To install these packages, run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-yaml-cpp devpkg-boost devpkg-openssl

Step 3: Install Anchr from Source

Anchr is not available in the Clear Linux package repository, so we need to install it from source.

  1. First, download the latest release of Anchr from the official website using the following command:

    wget -O anchr.tar.gz https://github.com/Anchr/Anchr/archive/v0.4.1.tar.gz
    

    Note: You can replace the version number with the latest release available at the time of installation.

  2. Once the download is complete, extract the tarball using the following command:

    tar -xvf anchr.tar.gz
    
  3. Change the directory to the extracted Anchr directory:

    cd Anchr-0.4.1
    
  4. Build and install Anchr using the following command:

    sudo make install
    

Step 4: Verify Anchr Installation

After the installation process, you can verify that Anchr is installed on your system by running the following command:

anchr version

This command will display the version number of Anchr installed on your Clear Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Anchr on Clear Linux Latest from source. Anchr is a useful tool that can help you manage your self-hosting applications efficiently.

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