How to Install kbin on Void Linux

Introduction

Kbin is a command-line utility that allows you to share files with others securely and privately. Kbin files can be encrypted, password protected and self-destructed. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install kbin on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting to install kbin on Void Linux, you need to ensure that you are running a Void Linux distribution and that you have administrative privileges.

Installing kbin

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Update the package list and upgrade the packages already installed on your system by running the following command:

    sudo xbps-install -Suy

  3. Install the libcurl development files and the build-essential package:

    sudo xbps-install libcurl-devel build-essential

  4. Clone the kbin repository by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/kbinpub/kbin.git

  5. Navigate to the cloned kbin directory:

    cd kbin

  6. Install kbin by running the following command:

    sudo make install

  7. Check if kbin is installed correctly by running:

    kbin --help

At this point, you should have kbin installed on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

This tutorial has shown you how to install kbin on Void Linux. If you have any issues during the installation process, consult the kbin documentation or community for support.

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