How To Install Pastila on Void Linux

Pastila is a desktop application that allows users to access their cloud storage accounts from their desktop. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Pastila on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• A working Void Linux installation
• Internet connection

Steps

1. Open a terminal on your Void Linux desktop.

2. Install git using the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S git
   

3. Clone the Pastila repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/pastiladev/pastila.git
   

4. Change into the newly created pastila directory:

   cd pastila
   

5. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S nodejs npm libdbus-glib libsecret
   

6. Build and install the application by running:

   sudo npm install -g .
   

7. Once the installation is done, you can launch Pastila from the command line by typing pastila.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Pastila on your Void Linux system. You can now use Pastila to access your cloud storage accounts from your desktop.

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