How to Install Eggdrop on Void Linux

Eggdrop is an open-source IRC bot that provides a wide range of features and services for IRC users. In this tutorial, we'll be showing you how to install Eggdrop on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation, there are some prerequisites that you need to fulfill:

• A Void Linux system with root access
• Basic knowledge of the command line interface

Step 1: Update Your System

The first step is to update your system using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

This command will update the package database and upgrade any installed packages to their latest versions.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Before we can install Eggdrop, we need to ensure that all dependencies are installed on our Void Linux system. Run the following command to install all the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -y make gcc tcl-devel

Step 3: Download and Extract Eggdrop

You can download the latest tarball of Eggdrop from the official website using the following command:

wget http://ftp.eggheads.org/pub/eggdrop/source/1.8/eggdrop-1.8.4.tar.gz

Once the download is complete, extract the tarball using the following command:

tar xf eggdrop-1.8.4.tar.gz

Step 4: Compile and Install Eggdrop

After extracting the tarball, navigate to the Eggdrop directory and run the following commands:

cd eggdrop-1.8.4
./configure
make config
make
sudo make install

The first command will navigate to the Eggdrop directory, the second command will configure the installation, the third command will create the Makefile, the fourth command will build the binary, and the last command will install the binary.

Step 5: Configure Eggdrop

Now that Eggdrop is installed, you need to configure it using the bot's configuration file. Navigate to the scripts directory and copy the eggdrop.conf file to your home directory:

cd scripts
cp eggdrop.conf ~/.eggdrop.conf

You can then edit the configuration file using your preferred text editor.

Step 6: Start Eggdrop

The final step is to start Eggdrop using the following command:

eggdrop -m

This command will start Eggdrop in the master mode. You can detach the session by pressing Ctrl + Z and continue running it in the background by typing bg.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Eggdrop on Void Linux. You can now enjoy all the features and services that the bot offers.

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