How to Install Fabric on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Fabric on OpenBSD. Fabric is a Python library that simplifies the process of remote execution and deployment of applications.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation of Fabric, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Update Packages

Before installing any package on your OpenBSD, ensure you update your system packages. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

doas pkg_add -u

Step 2: Install Pip

To install Fabric on OpenBSD, we need to install the pip package manager first. Use the following command to install pip:

sudo pkg_add py-pip

Step 3: Install Fabric

After installing the pip package manager, we can install Fabric using the following command:

sudo pip install fabric

This command will download and install the latest version of Fabric on your system. Once the installation process is finished, verify the installation by running the following command:

fab --version

The output will show you the version installed on your system.

Conclusion

This tutorial has shown you the steps required to install Fabric on OpenBSD. Once installed, you can start using it for remote execution and deployment of applications. With Fabric, you can automate deployment tasks and save time and effort.

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