How to Install Buku on Kali Linux

Buku is a powerful command-line bookmark manager that allows you to store and organize your bookmarks efficiently. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Buku on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• Kali Linux installed
• Internet connection to download Buku

Installing Dependencies

The first step is to install the necessary dependencies required for Buku. We will use the apt package manager to install them.

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for terminal in the application menu.

2. Update the package list by running the following command:

sudo apt update

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

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip libncurses5-dev libreadline-dev -y

Installing Buku

Now that we have installed the necessary dependencies, we can proceed with the installation of Buku.

1. Open the terminal and run the following command to download the source code of Buku:

git clone https://github.com/jarun/Buku.git

2. Change directory to the cloned repository:

cd Buku

3. Install Buku by running the following command:

sudo python3 setup.py install

Note: If you encounter any errors during the installation process, try installing the dependencies again and repeat the installation process.

Using Buku

Now that we have installed Buku, we can start using it by running the buku command in the terminal.

Here are some basic commands to get started with Buku:

• To add a bookmark:

buku add <URL> -t <Title> -a <Author>

• To search for a bookmark:

buku search <Keyword>

• To list all the bookmarks:

buku -p

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Buku on Kali Linux. Buku is a powerful bookmark manager that can help you organize your bookmarks and increase your productivity. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, you can refer to the official documentation for troubleshooting steps.

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