WeeChat is a command-line chat client that is highly customizable and flexible. It is accessible on a variety of platforms including Unix, Linux, and macOS. In this tutorial, we will detail how to install WeeChat on Void Linux.
Before installing WeeChat, you need to have the following:
Before installing WeeChat, it is recommended to update your system by running the following command:
$ sudo xbps-install -Syu
This command will ensure that your system is up-to-date, and you are ready to proceed with the installation.
WeeChat is available in the Void Linux repository, so you can install it using the default package manager XBPS
. Run the following command to install WeeChat:
$ sudo xbps-install weechat
This command will download and install WeeChat along with its dependencies.
After the installation is complete, you can launch WeeChat by running the following command:
$ weechat
This command will launch WeeChat in the terminal.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install WeeChat on Void Linux. You can now use and explore the features of WeeChat by launching it on your Void Linux installation.
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