How to Install Spruce on Elementary OS Latest

Spruce is a command-line tool that helps you manage your BOSH deployment manifests. It allows you to merge multiple YAML files containing your deployment configuration into a single YAML file that can be used to deploy your application.

Here are the steps to install Spruce on Elementary OS Latest:

Step 1: Install Golang

Spruce is written in Golang, so you need to have it installed on your system. To install Golang, open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get install golang-go

This will install the latest version of Golang on your system.

Step 2: Install Git

Spruce is hosted on GitHub, so you need to have Git installed on your system. To install Git, open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

This will install Git on your system.

Step 3: Install Spruce

Once you have Golang and Git installed on your system, you can install Spruce by following these steps:

  1. Open the terminal and type the following command to clone the Spruce GitHub repository:

    git clone https://github.com/geofffranks/spruce.git
    
  2. Navigate to the Spruce directory by typing:

    cd spruce
    
  3. Build the Spruce binary by typing:

    go build
    

    This will create a binary file named spruce.

  4. Move the Spruce binary to /usr/local/bin/ by typing:

    sudo mv spruce /usr/local/bin/
    

    This will allow you to call Spruce from anywhere on your system.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify that Spruce is installed correctly, open the terminal and type:

spruce --version

This should print the version of Spruce you just installed.

Congratulations! You now have Spruce installed on your system and can start using it to manage your BOSH deployment manifests.

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