How to Install feed2toot on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of feed2toot on NetBSD. Feed2toot is a command-line tool that allows you to automatically send posts from your RSS feeds on Mastodon or Pleroma social network.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• NetBSD installed and running
• Root access

Installation

Follow the steps below to install feed2toot:

1. Make sure your system is up-to-date by running:

   # pkgin update && pkgin upgrade
   

2. Install Python and pip package manager by running:

   # pkgin install py39-pip
   

3. Use pip to download the feed2toot package:

   # pip3.9 install feed2toot
   

4. Once the installation is done, verify that feed2toot is installed by running:

   $ feed2toot -h
   

   This will display the help menu for feed2toot.

Configuration

Before you can start using feed2toot, you need to configure it with your Mastodon or Pleroma account. To do this, follow these steps:

1. First, create a new application in your Mastodon or Pleroma account. You can do this by going to your account settings, clicking on "Development," and then clicking on "New Application."

2. Fill in the required fields for the new application, and then click on "Submit." Make sure you copy the "Client ID" and "Client Secret" values, as you will need them later.

3. Create a new configuration file for feed2toot:

   $ feed2toot --configure
   

4. Answer the prompts to configure feed2toot with your Mastodon or Pleroma account. When asked for the "Client ID" and "Client Secret" values, paste them from step 2.

5. Save the configuration file to your home directory by pressing "Enter."

6. You're now ready to use feed2toot!

Usage

To use feed2toot, simply run the following command:

$ feed2toot <feed_URL>

Replace <feed_URL> with the URL of the RSS feed you want to post from. Feed2toot will automatically post new entries from the feed to your Mastodon or Pleroma account based on the configuration you set up.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed feed2toot on NetBSD and configured it with your Mastodon or Pleroma account. Now you can automatically post from your RSS feeds to your social media accounts.

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