#How to Install Screensy on NetBSD
Screensy is an open-source screen capture tool that allows you to capture screenshots of your desktop or a specific application. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Screensy on NetBSD.
##Step 1: Update the System
Before installing any software, it is essential to update the system. Run the following command to update NetBSD:
# pkgin -y update
##Step 2: Install Dependencies
Screensy requires a few dependencies to be installed on the system. Run the following command to install the dependencies:
# pkgin -y install gmake
# pkgin -y install pkg-config
# pkgin -y install libx11 libxext libxfixes
# pkgin -y install libpng
##Step 3: Clone the Repository
After installing the dependencies, we need to clone the Screensy repository from GitHub. To do so, run the following command:
# git clone https://github.com/screensy/screensy.git
##Step 4: Build and Install Screensy
Once the repository is cloned, go to the Screensy directory and run the following commands:
# cd screensy
# ./configure
# make
# make install
The configure command will check if all the dependencies are installed on the system. If any dependency is missing, it will prompt you to install it.
The make command will build the Screensy application, and the make install command will install the application on the system.
##Step 5: Verify the Installation
To verify the installation, run the following command to capture a screenshot:
# screensy -f png -o /tmp/screenshot.png
This command will capture a screenshot of your desktop and save it in the /tmp directory with the name screenshot.png.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Screensy on your NetBSD system.
##Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Screensy on NetBSD. Screensy is an easy-to-use screen capture tool that can help you capture screenshots of your desktop or a specific application. By following these simple steps, you can install Screensy on NetBSD and start capturing screenshots.
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