OnionShare is an open-source tool used for securely and anonymously share files over the darknet (Tor network). In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OnionShare on Clear Linux Latest.
Before installing any new software or tool, it is always recommended to update your system to the latest available packages. Run the following command in your terminal to update your Clear Linux Latest system:
sudo swupd update
OnionShare requires a few dependencies to be installed on your system. You can install them by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo swupd bundle-add python3-basic tor
This command installs the python3-basic bundle and Tor network. Python is required for OnionShare to work, while Tor is needed to run OnionShare as a hidden service.
Now, you need to download the OnionShare source package from the official GitHub repository. Run the following command to clone the OnionShare repository to your local system:
git clone https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare.git
After cloning the source package, navigate to the OnionShare directory using the following command:
cd onionshare
Now, run the following command to install OnionShare:
sudo python3 setup.py install
After the installation process is completed, you can run OnionShare by typing 'onionshare' in your terminal. You can also launch OnionShare using the following command:
onionshare
This will start OnionShare, and you can now share files securely and anonymously over the Tor network.
This is how you can install OnionShare on Clear Linux Latest. OnionShare is an essential tool for sharing sensitive and confidential files securely, and it makes it easy for anyone to do so over the Tor network.
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