How to Install FX on Elementary OS Latest

FX is a powerful command-line tool for processing JSON data. It enables users to format, query, debug and monitor JSON data in a convenient way. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install FX on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Elementary OS Latest
• Administrative access to the terminal

Installation Steps

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for "Terminal" in the Applications menu.
2. Update the package manager using the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Install curl and jq which are required by FX using the following command:

   sudo apt-get install curl jq
   

4. Download the FX binary from the official Github repository using the following command:

   curl -L https://github.com/metrue/fx/releases/download/20.5.2/fx-linux -o fx
   

5. Give the downloaded binary executable permission using the following command:

   chmod +x fx
   

6. Move the fx binary to a directory in PATH using the following command:

   sudo mv fx /usr/local/bin
   

Verification

Once the installation is complete, verify the installation by checking the version of FX using the following command:

fx -v

This should output the installed version of FX.

Conclusion

By following the above installation steps, FX should now be installed on your Elementary OS Latest system. Enjoy using FX for processing your JSON data!

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