Tutorial: How to Install Databag on Void Linux

Databag is a tool that helps you manage secrets in a secure way. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Databag on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure your system has the following prerequisites:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• An active internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Start by installing the dependencies required for Databag:

sudo xbps-install -S make gcc openssl-devel libssh2-devel

Step 2: Download Databag

Download the latest version of Databag from the Github repository:

git clone https://github.com/balzack/databag.git

Step 3: Compile and Install Databag

Change the directory to the Databag folder and run the following command to compile and install it:

make && sudo make install

This will install Databag on your system.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify that Databag has been installed successfully, run the following command:

databag --version

This should display the version of Databag installed on your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Databag on Void Linux. You can now use Databag to manage your secrets with ease.

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