Hakatime is an open-source software that tracks your coding activity and provides insightful information about how you spend your time while coding. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Hakatime on Void Linux.
Before getting started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Follow the steps below to install Hakatime on Void Linux:
Step 1: Install Required Dependencies
Open a terminal window and run the following command to install the required dependencies:
sudo xbps-install -Syu git gcc pkg-config make libmysqlclient-devel mysql mysql-server
Step 2: Clone the Repository
Next, clone the Hakatime repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/mujx/hakatime.git
Step 3: Install Hakatime
Move into the Hakatime directory by running the command:
cd hakatime/
Now, run the following command to install Hakatime:
make
Step 4: Configure MySQL
Configure MySQL by running the following command:
sudo mysql_secure_installation
During the configuration process, set a strong password for the root user.
Step 5: Create a Database
Create a database for Hakatime by running the following commands:
sudo mysql -u root -p
create database hakatime;
grant all privileges on hakatime.* to 'hakatime'@'localhost' identified by '[your-password]';
Don't forget to replace [your-password] with the strong password you set for the root user.
Step 6: Configure Hakatime
Configure Hakatime by running the following commands:
./hakatime config
Now, enter your MySQL database details when prompted.
Step 7: Run Hakatime
Start Hakatime by running the following command:
./hakatime start
You should now be ready to go!
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Hakatime on Void Linux. By tracking your coding activity, you can now gain valuable insights that will help you improve your productivity and make the most of your time.
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