Clink is a powerful command line interface (CLI) enhancement tool that offers additional functionality for Windows command prompt and PowerShell. However, it is also available for Linux systems, including Void Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Clink on Void Linux.
Before starting with the installation process, ensure that you have:
First, we need to install the necessary dependencies. Run the following command to update the package repository:
sudo xbps-install -S
Then, install the required dependencies using the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Sy git autoconf automake make gcc
Next, we will download and install Clink. Follow the steps below to do so:
Clone the Clink GitHub repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/mridgers/clink.git
Navigate to the clink directory using the following command:
cd clink
Run the following command to generate the "configure" file:
autoreconf -i
Run the configure script using the following command:
./configure
Build the Clink binary using the following command:
make
Finally, install Clink using the following command:
sudo make install
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Clink on Void Linux.
To verify that Clink has been installed successfully, open a terminal and run the following command:
clink info
This command should display information about the installed Clink version.
Clink provides an enhanced command line experience and adds several useful features to the command prompt. With this tutorial, you have learned how to install Clink on Void Linux, and you can now enjoy the benefits of having Clink installed on your system.
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