How to Install Drift on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you on how to install Drift on Void Linux. Drift is an open-source messaging platform that allows users to communicate with each other anonymously. It is based on the matrix protocol.

Prerequisites

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

• A running instance of Void Linux
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

First, we need to install the required dependencies to build Drift. Open your terminal and type the following command to install them:

sudo xbps-install -S base-devel git openssl-devel gnutls-devel libgcrypt-devel libconfig-devel libidn2-devel libtool gettext-devel

Step 2: Clone the Drift Repository

Next, we need to clone the Drift repository from GitHub. Open your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/MaxLeiter/drift.git

This will clone the Drift repository to your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Drift

Now, we can build and install Drift. Navigate to the Drift directory by typing the following command:

cd drift

Then, run the following command to build and install Drift:

make && sudo make install

This will compile Drift and install it to /usr/local/bin/drift.

Step 4: Configure Drift

After you have installed Drift, you need to configure it before you can use it. Drift reads its configuration from a file located at ~/.drift/config.yaml. You can create this file by using the following command:

mkdir -p ~/.drift && cp scripts/config.yaml.example ~/.drift/config.yaml

Once you have created the configuration file, open it with your favorite text editor and set the options according to your preferences.

Step 5: Run Drift

Finally, you can run Drift by typing the following command:

drift

This will start Drift and you can begin using it to chat with other users.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Drift on your Void Linux system. Drift is a powerful messaging tool that allows users to communicate with each other anonymously. If you have any questions or issues, feel free to consult the Drift documentation or reach out to their community for support.

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