How to Install LibreMailer on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install LibreMailer on OpenBSD. LibreMailer is a free, open-source email client that aims to provide users with a secure and privacy-focused emailing experience.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before we can install LibreMailer, we need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg_add bash ca-certificates git go

This command installs bash, ca-certificates, git, and go.

Step 2: Clone the LibreMailer Repository

Next, we need to clone the LibreMailer repository from GitHub. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/averna-syd/LibreMailer.git

This command downloads the LibreMailer repository to your system.

Step 3: Build and Install LibreMailer

After cloning the LibreMailer repository, navigate to the cloned directory using the terminal:

cd LibreMailer

Next, build and install LibreMailer using the following commands in the terminal:

go build
sudo go install

This command builds and installs LibreMailer on OpenBSD.

Step 4: Run LibreMailer

Now that we have installed LibreMailer, we can run it by typing the following command in the terminal:

libremailer

This command will launch LibreMailer, allowing you to begin using it.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we discussed how to install LibreMailer on OpenBSD. We covered the steps required to install the necessary dependencies, clone the LibreMailer repository from GitHub, and build and install LibreMailer on OpenBSD. Finally, we ran LibreMailer to ensure it was successfully installed.

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