How to Install Dispatch on Kali Linux

Dispatch is an open-source tool designed for managing multiple shell sessions from a single location. It allows users to easily switch between multiple shell sessions, execute commands across multiple sessions, and perform various other tasks.

In this tutorial, we'll go through the steps to install Dispatch on Kali Linux, the latest version.

Prerequisites

Before installing Dispatch on Kali Linux, make sure that you have the following:

• An internet connection
• A user account with sudo privileges
• Kali Linux with the latest updates installed

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Dispatch requires the following dependencies to be installed on your Kali Linux system:

• Python (version 3.6 or higher)
• pip (Python package manager)
• tmux (terminal multiplexer)

You can install these dependencies by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip tmux

Step 2: Clone the Dispatch GitHub Repository

To install Dispatch on your Kali Linux system, you need to first clone the Dispatch GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/khlieng/dispatch.git

This command will download the Dispatch source code to your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Dispatch

Once you have cloned the Dispatch repository, navigate to the dispatch directory using the following command:

cd dispatch

Then, run the following command to install Dispatch:

sudo make install

This command will install Dispatch on your Kali Linux system.

Step 4: Start Using Dispatch

After installing Dispatch, you can start using it by running the dispatch command in your terminal:

dispatch

This will start a new Dispatch session in your current terminal window.

Step 5: Example Usage

Here are a few examples of how to use dispatch:

• To create a new session, press Ctrl+b c.
• To switch between sessions, press Ctrl+b n, or Ctrl+b p to go to the next or previous session in order.
• To run a command across all sessions, press Ctrl+b : followed by setw synchronize-panes on, run your command, and then turn synchronization off with setw synchronize-panes off.
• To split a session vertically, press Ctrl+b %.
• To split a session horizontally, press Ctrl+b ".
• To close a session, press exit.

Conclusion

Dispatch is an incredibly useful tool for managing multiple shell sessions from a single location. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install and start using Dispatch on your Kali Linux system.

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