Posio is a simple, lightweight, and open-source password manager developed for Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Posio on EndeavourOS Latest.
Before installing any new software or package, it’s always better to update the system to the latest version. Open the terminal and run the following commands:
sudo pacman -Syu
Once the system is updated, we can proceed with the installation.
Posio requires a few dependencies to be installed before we proceed with its installation. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:
sudo pacman -S git rustup libsecret
git – to clone the Posio repositoryrustup – to manage Rust programming languagelibsecret – to access the GNOME keyring for password savingNext, we need to clone the Posio repository from GitHub. Run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/abrenaut/posio.git
This command will create a new directory named posio in your current working directory and store all the Posio files in it.
Now, we need to build the Posio project by using the Rust programming language. change directory to the posio directory by following command:
cd posio
Then run the following command to build the Posio project:
cargo build --release
The building process may take some time depending on your system’s configuration and internet speed.
Now, we are ready to install Posio. Run the following command to install it:
sudo cargo install --path .
This command will install Posio on your system.
Once the installation is complete, run the following command to start Posio:
posio
You will see the Posio password manager interface on your screen.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Posio on EndeavourOS Latest. Now, you can use this open-source password manager to securely store your passwords.
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