How to Install Brackets on Void Linux

Brackets is an open-source code editor for web developers. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Brackets on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Brackets on Void Linux, make sure you have these prerequisites installed:

Installing Brackets

Follow the steps below to install Brackets on your Void Linux system.

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

First, update the package repository by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo xbps-install -S

Step 2: Install Git and Node.js

Brackets requires Git and Node.js to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install them both:

sudo xbps-install -S git nodejs

Step 3: Clone the Brackets Repository

Use Git to clone the Brackets repository:

git clone https://github.com/adobe/brackets.git

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the brackets directory you just cloned and run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

npm install

Step 5: Run Brackets

Finally, run Brackets with the following command:

./scripts/linux/brackets

Conclusion

That's it! Now, you should have successfully installed and run Brackets on your Void Linux system. Happy coding!

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