How to Install Nefarious on Elementary OS

Nefarious is an open-source project that lets you create local networks for services like file sharing, messaging, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Nefarious on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before installing Nefarious, make sure that your device is up-to-date with the latest updates for Elementary OS. You will also need to install Node.js to run Nefarious.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps given below to install Nefarious on your Elementary OS device:

1. Open the terminal on your device by pressing CTRL + ALT + T.
2. Install Node.js package manager (npm) by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install npm

3. Clone the Nefarious Git repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/lardbit/nefarious.git

4. Navigate to the nefarious directory by running the command:

cd nefarious

5. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

6. Run Nefarious on your device by running the command:

npm start

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nefarious on your Elementary OS device. Now, you can use this app to create local networks for various services.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Nefarious on an Elementary OS device. We hope that this guide has been helpful to you. If you encounter any issues during the installation, feel free to leave a comment in the section below.

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