How to Install Flame on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Flame on Void Linux from its GitHub repository.

Flame is a profiler tool for visualizing software performance on modern processors, and it can be used to help optimize code and improve performance.

To install Flame on Void Linux, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies for Flame. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S chromium-devtools

This command will install the Chromium developer tools, which are required for Flame to function.

Step 2: Download Flame

Next, clone the Flame repository from GitHub. Open your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/pawelmalak/flame.git

This command will download the Flame repository to your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Flame

Now, navigate to the Flame directory by running the following command:

cd flame

Once you are in the Flame directory, you can build and install it by running the following command:

sudo make install

This command will build Flame and install it on your system.

Step 4: Verify Installation

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

flame --version

This command should output the version number of Flame, indicating that it has been installed correctly.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Flame on your Void Linux system from its GitHub repository. With Flame, you can now visualize software performance on modern processors and optimize code for better performance.

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