How to Install Chitchatter on Void Linux

Chitchatter is a free, open-source messaging application that is designed to be fast, secure, and easy to use. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and set up Chitchatter on your Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your Void Linux system is up-to-date by running the following commands in your terminal:

sudo xbps-install -S
sudo xbps-install -u

Installing Chitchatter

To install Chitchatter on Void Linux, follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest release of Chitchatter from the official website at https://chitchatter.im/download.

  2. Extract the downloaded package:

    tar -zxvf chitchatter-linux-x64.tar.gz
    
  3. Move the extracted folder to your preferred directory. For example, you can move it to your home directory:

    mv chitchatter-linux-x64 ~/chitchatter
    
  4. Open the Chitchatter directory:

    cd ~/chitchatter
    
  5. Run Chitchatter by executing the chitchatter binary:

    ./chitchatter
    

If everything is set up correctly, the Chitchatter app should now open.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install Chitchatter on your Void Linux system. Remember to keep your Chitchatter app up-to-date by checking for new releases on the official website. Enjoy using Chitchatter for your messaging needs!

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