How to Install Spruce on Void Linux

Spruce is a command-line tool for manipulating BOSH manifests. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Spruce on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Void Linux
• A terminal emulator with sudo access
• An active internet connection

Steps

1. Open the terminal emulator on your Void Linux system.
2. Update the package manager to get the latest available packages. Enter the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -Syu
   

3. Install Git using the package manager:

   sudo xbps-install -y git
   

4. Clone the Spruce repository from GitHub using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/geofffranks/spruce.git
   

5. Navigate to the Spruce directory using the following command:

   cd spruce
   

6. Install the required dependencies for Spruce:

   sudo xbps-install -y make && make install-deps
   

7. Compile and install Spruce using the following commands:

   make && sudo make install
   

8. You can test if Spruce has been installed successfully by typing:

   spruce --version
   

If the installation process has been successful, Spruce should return its version number in the terminal.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Spruce on your Void Linux system. Now you can use Spruce to manipulate your BOSH manifests.

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