How to Install Hasty Paste on Void Linux

Hasty Paste is a cross-platform clipboard manager that allows you to store, organize, and access copied text and images. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hasty Paste on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Install Required Dependencies

To install Hasty Paste on Void Linux, you need to install some dependencies first.

  1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.

  2. Install the glib2-devel and gtk3-devel packages by running the following command:

    $ sudo xbps-install -S glib2-devel gtk3-devel
    

    This command will prompt you to enter the root password. Provide the password and hit enter to install the required packages.

Install Hasty Paste

Now that you have installed the required dependencies, you can proceed to install Hasty Paste on Void Linux.

  1. Download the latest version of Hasty Paste from the official website (https://enchantedcode.co.uk/hasty-paste/).

  2. Extract the downloaded .tar.gz archive to a desired location on your system.

  3. Navigate to the extracted directory in the terminal.

  4. Run the following command to compile and install Hasty Paste:

    $ make install
    

    This command will compile the Hasty Paste source code and install it on your system.

  5. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Hasty Paste from the applications menu or by running the following command in the terminal:

    $ hasty-paste
    

    This will launch the Hasty Paste application, and you can start using it to manage your clipboard.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hasty Paste on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

Hasty Paste is a powerful clipboard manager that can help you streamline your workflow by providing quick and easy access to copied text and images. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install Hasty Paste on Void Linux and start using it to boost your productivity.

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