How to Install Snipt on NetBSD

Snipt is an open-source command-line tool that allows you to manage and share code snippets. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Snipt on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A NetBSD system up and running
• Git installed on your system
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1 - Clone the Repository

To install Snipt, you will need to clone its Github repository. Follow these steps to clone the repository:

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD system
2. Run the following Git command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/nicksergeant/snipt.git

Step 2 - Install Dependencies

Next, you need to install the dependencies required by Snipt. Follow these steps to install them:

1. Change to the snipt directory:

cd snipt

2. Run the following command to install dependencies:

sudo pkg_add python3 py37-mechanize py37-chardet py-yaml py-kjparser

Step 3 - Install Snipt

Once you have installed the dependencies, you can proceed to install Snipt. Follow these steps:

1. Change to the snipt directory:

cd snipt

2. Install Snipt using the following command:

sudo python3 setup.py install

Step 4 - Verify Installation

After the installation process is complete, you can verify if Snipt has been installed successfully. Follow these steps:

1. Run the following command to display Snipt’s help message:

snipt --help

2. If you see the help message, Snipt has been installed successfully.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snipt on your NetBSD system. You can now use Snipt to manage and share your code snippets.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!