How to Install FileShelter on Void Linux

FileShelter is an open-source project that allows users to upload files to a server and generate unique links to share with others. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of FileShelter on Void Linux using Terminal.

Prerequisites

• A Void Linux installation with root access
• Git installed on your system

Installation Steps

1. Open Terminal on your Void Linux system.
2. Update the package index and upgrade the system by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -Suy
   

3. Install the required dependencies for FileShelter by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -y ffmpeg scrypt imagemagick
   

4. Install Go on your system by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -y go
   

5. Clone the FileShelter repository from GitHub into your home directory:

   cd ~
   git clone https://github.com/epoupon/fileshelter.git
   

6. Navigate to the FileShelter directory by running the following command:

   cd fileshelter
   

7. Build and install FileShelter by running the following command:

   sudo make install
   

8. Verify that FileShelter has been correctly installed and is running by running the following command:

   fileshelter -v
   

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FileShelter on your Void Linux system. You can now use this tool to upload files and generate unique links to share with others.

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