How to Install nsedit on Void Linux

Nsedit is an open-source tool used for managing DNS records. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of nsedit on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Nsedit requires some dependencies to be installed before it can be compiled. Run the following command to install these dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S libressl-devel libunbound-devel libevent-devel

Step 2: Clone the Nsedit Repository

The next step is to clone the nsedit repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/tuxis-ie/nsedit.git

Step 3: Compile and Install Nsedit

Once the repository has been cloned, navigate to the nsedit directory by running the following command:

cd nsedit

Next, run the following commands to compile and install nsedit:

./autogen.sh
./configure
make
sudo make install

You may receive warnings during the compilation process, but don't worry as long as they are not errors.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To verify that nsedit has been installed successfully, run the following command:

nsedit --version

This should output the version number of nsedit that you just installed.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed nsedit on Void Linux. You can now use this tool to manage DNS records on your system.

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