How to Install Journal on Void Linux

Journal is a simple command-line journaling application that allows you to write, read, and search entries in a text-based format. Here's how you can install Journal on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you need to make sure that you have the following:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• An internet connection
• A terminal emulator

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Journal on Void Linux, we first need to make sure that all the necessary dependencies are present on your system.

Open the terminal and enter the following command to update the package database:

sudo xbps-install -S

This command will update the package database and ensure that you have the latest software versions.

Next, we need to install the dependencies required for Journal:

sudo xbps-install -y git make gcc ncurses-devel

This command will install the necessary software packages to build and run Journal.

Step 2: Clone Journal Repository

After installing the dependencies, we can now proceed to clone the Journal repository from GitHub.

In the terminal, enter the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/inoda/journal.git

This will create a copy of the Journal repository in your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Journal

Once the repository has been cloned, navigate into the directory by entering the following command:

cd journal

With the working directory set as "journal," enter the following command to build and install the Journal application:

sudo make

This will compile and install Journal on your system.

Step 4: Use Journal

Now that you have installed Journal, you can start using it to write and search for entries.

To start Journal, enter the following command:

journal

This will launch the Journal application in your terminal.

Some basic commands to get you started with Journal are:

• journal new - Create a new entry
• journal list - List all entries
• journal search <keyword> - Search for entries with a keyword
• journal edit <entry_number> - Edit an existing entry
• journal view <entry_number> - Read an existing entry

Conclusion

Journal is a simple and easy-to-use journaling application that allows you to keep track of your daily life events. By following this tutorial, you can now install Journal on your Void Linux system and start using it right away.

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