How to Install Blink on MXLinux

Blink is a REST API testing and web service automation tool that can be used to test and debug web services or APIs. In this tutorial, we will be installing Blink on MXLinux using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you should make sure that you have:

• A running MXLinux latest
• A terminal emulator application such as Konsole, XTerm, or Tilda with superuser privileges
• A stable internet connection

Installation

To install Blink on MXLinux, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open the Terminal

First, you need to launch the terminal application you prefer. You can use any terminal emulator, but for this tutorial, we will use Konsole.

Step 2: Update and Upgrade the System

Before starting the installation, it is essential to update and upgrade your system to ensure you have the latest packages.

Type the following commands in the terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

It may take some time to complete, depending on your internet speed and the number of updates/upgrades available.

Step 3: Install Curl and Git

Blink requires Curl and Git installed on your system. If not installed, use this command to install:

sudo apt-get install curl git

Step 4: Clone the Blink Repository

The next step is to clone the Blink Git repository. Type the following command in your terminal to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Runscope/blink.git

This command will download the Blink files from the repository and create a new directory named blink.

Step 5: Install Blink

Navigate to the directory where Blink is cloned by entering the following command:

cd blink

Once you are in the Blink directory, run the following command to install Blink:

./install.sh

Running this command will install the Blink tool on your system.

Step 6: Verify the Installation

After the installation is complete, verify that Blink is installed correctly by running the following command:

blink --version

This command should return the version of Blink running on your system.

Step 7: Done

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Blink on your MXLinux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Blink on MXLinux using the terminal. Now you can start using Blink to test and automate web services or APIs.

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