How to Install Kibitzr on OpenBSD

Kibitzr is a command-line utility that allows you to track changes in web pages and push notifications when the monitored pages are updated. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Kibitzr on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

You will need the following before you can start the installation process:

• A user account with administrative privileges
• An OpenBSD system with an internet connection

Installation

Follow these steps to install Kibitzr on OpenBSD:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Log in as a user with administrative privileges.

3. Type the following command to update the package database:

   $ doas pkg_add -u
   

4. Type the following command to install Git:

   $ doas pkg_add -I git
   

5. Next, clone the Kibitzr repository from GitHub:

   $ git clone https://github.com/kibitzr/kibitzr.git
   

6. Navigate to the Kibitzr directory:

   $ cd kibitzr
   

7. Type the following command to install Kibitzr and its dependencies:

   $ doas python3 setup.py install
   

   Note: This command will install Kibitzr and its dependencies, including the Python package manager (pip) and Python development libraries.

8. Once the installation is complete, you can confirm that Kibitzr is installed by typing the following command:

   $ kibitzr -h
   

   This command should display the help documentation for Kibitzr.

9. You can now use Kibitzr to track changes in web pages and receive notifications when the monitored pages are updated.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Kibitzr on OpenBSD! You can now use Kibitzr to track changes in web pages and receive notifications when the monitored pages are updated. If you run into any issues during the installation process, check the Kibitzr documentation or OpenBSD documentation for troubleshooting tips.

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