How to Install Podgrab on NetBSD

Podgrab is an open-source podcast aggregator that is written in Rust. It is available on different operating systems including NetBSD. Below is a tutorial on how to install Podgrab on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Podgrab on NetBSD, you need to have the following:

Step 1: Install Rust

Podgrab is written in Rust, a programming language. Therefore, you need to have Rust installed on your system. Run the following command to install Rust:

pkgin install rust

This command will install Rust on your system.

Step 2: Clone Podgrab Repository

To download Podgrab from the GitHub repository, you need to clone it. Run the following command to clone Podgrab repository:

git clone https://github.com/akhilrex/podgrab.git

This will clone the repository to your local machine.

Step 3: Compile Podgrab

Navigate to the directory where Podgrab is cloned using the following command:

cd podgrab

Then, run the following command to compile Podgrab:

cargo build --release

This will compile Podgrab and create the executable file. Please note that the compile process may take some time.

Step 4: Install Podgrab

After compiling Podgrab, you need to install it on your system. Run the following command to install Podgrab:

sudo cargo install --path .

This will install Podgrab and its dependencies on your system.

Step 5: Confirm Podgrab is Working

To check if Podgrab is working, run the following command:

podgrab -h

This command will display a list of available commands and options for Podgrab.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Podgrab on NetBSD! You can now use Podgrab to manage your podcast subscriptions.

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