How to Install Jotgit on Clear Linux Latest

Jotgit is a small command-line note-taking tool, built using Rust, that saves your notes in a Ruby on Rails web application called Jot. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Jotgit on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Clear Linux installed on your system.
• Rust programming language installed on your system. You can install Rust by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo swupd bundle-add rust-basic

Step 1: Clone the Jotgit Repository

The first step is to clone the Jotgit repository from GitHub. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the terminal on your Clear Linux system.
2. Run the following command to clone the jotgit repository to your local system:

git clone https://github.com/jdleesmiller/jotgit.git

Step 2: Build the Jotgit executable

Once you have cloned the jotgit repository, you need to build the executable. Here's how to do it:

1. Navigate to the jotgit directory by running the following command:

cd jotgit

2. Now, run the following command to build the jotgit executable:

cargo build --release

This command will build the jotgit executable, which you can find in the target/release directory.

Step 3: Configure Jot

Before you can start using Jotgit, you need to configure Jot, the web application that Jotgit uses to store your notes. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to the Jot website using your web browser.
2. Sign up for a free account.
3. Once you have signed up, go to the API keys section and generate an API key.

Step 4: Set environment variables

Next, you need to set the environment variables for Jotgit. Here's how:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command to open the bashrc file:

nano ~/.bashrc

3. Add the following lines to the file:

export JOT_URL=<your jot url>
export JOT_API_KEY=<your jot api key>

Replace <your jot url> and <your jot api key> with the URL of your Jot instance and the API key you generated in Step 3.

4. Save the file and close the editor.

5. Run the following command:

source ~/.bashrc

This will activate the changes you made in the bashrc file.

Step 5: Use Jotgit

Now that you have installed and configured Jotgit, you can start using it to take notes. Here's how to create a new note:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Navigate to the jotgit directory by running the following command:

cd jotgit

3. Run the following command to create a new note:

./target/release/jotgit create

4. You will be prompted to enter the content of your note. Type in your note and press Enter.

That's it! Your note will be stored in Jot, and you can access it using the Jot web application.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Jotgit on your Clear Linux system. You can now use Jotgit to take notes and store them securely using Jot. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to reach out to the Jotgit community for help.

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