How to Install jotgit on FreeBSD Latest

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install jotgit on FreeBSD latest. jotgit is a simple text editor designed for Git repositories, and it allows users to add and commit files straight from within the editor.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation, ensure that you have the following:

• A FreeBSD Latest server
• A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Git

jotgit is a Git-based text editor, so you will need to install Git on your FreeBSD latest system before proceeding with the installation.

To install Git, open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg install git

This will install Git on your FreeBSD system.

Step 2: Install jotgit

Now that we have installed Git, we can proceed to install jotgit.

To install jotgit, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the jotgit repository from GitHub:

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

2. Navigate to the jotgit directory:

   cd jotgit
   

3. Run the install script:

   sudo ./install.sh
   

   This script will install jotgit on your FreeBSD latest system.

Step 3: Run jotgit

Now that you have installed jotgit, you can run it by typing the following command in your terminal:

jotgit

This will open jotgit in your terminal.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed jotgit on your FreeBSD latest system. You can now use jotgit to edit and commit files in your Git repositories. Happy coding!

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