How to Install ntfy on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install ntfy on Void Linux.

ntfy is a notification tool designed for the command line. With ntfy, you can receive notifications for different events on your system, such as when a long-running command is done or when a file download is complete.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

Installation

To install ntfy on Void Linux, you will need to use xbps-install, the package manager for Void Linux.

  1. Open a terminal emulator on your system.

  2. Update the package list by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S
  1. Install ntfy by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install ntfy
  1. Once the installation is complete, you can test ntfy by running the following command:
ntfy send 'Hello, world!'

This command will send a notification with the message 'Hello, world!'.

Wrapping Up

Now that you have installed ntfy, you can use it to receive notifications for different events on your system. To learn more about ntfy and the different options available, you can check the official documentation at https://ntfy.sh/.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ntfy on Void Linux.

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