How to Install ntfy on Kali Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install ntfy on Kali Linux. ntfy is a simple command-line tool that sends desktop notifications when long-running commands finish or errors occur.

Step 1: Update Package List

Before we start, it's a good practice to update the package list to ensure that we get the latest versions of the packages.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

ntfy requires python3-notify2 library, which can be installed using the following command:

sudo apt install python3-notify2

Step 3: Install ntfy

There are two ways to install ntfy: either through pip or from the source code.

Install via pip

The easiest way to install ntfy is through pip. Use the following command to install ntfy:

sudo pip3 install ntfy

Install from Source Code

If you want to install ntfy from the source code, follow the steps below:

1. Download the source code from the official website: https://ntfy.sh/
2. Extract the archive file to a directory.

tar -xf ntfy-1.3.1.tar.gz

3. Change to the directory where you extracted the files.

cd ntfy-1.3.1

4. Install ntfy using the setup.py file.

sudo python3 setup.py install

Step 4: Verify the installation

Once the installation is done, you can verify it by running the ntfy command in the terminal. If the installation was successful, you should see the command usage and options.

ntfy

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install ntfy on Kali Linux. ntfy is a handy tool that can save you time by notifying you when long-running commands finish or errors occur.

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