How to Install pyLoad on Void Linux

pyLoad is a free and open-source download manager that is written in Python programming language. It is designed to run on all major platforms like Linux, Windows, and macOS. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install pyLoad on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation of pyLoad on Void Linux, make sure that your system is up to date using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S && sudo xbps-install -Su

Installing pyLoad

Now follow the steps below to install pyLoad on Void Linux:

  1. Install the required dependencies using the following command:
sudo xbps-install python3 python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-wheel python3-lxml python3-cryptography unrar
  1. Install pyLoad using pip3:
sudo pip3 install pyload
  1. Start pyLoad:
pyload

Configuring pyLoad

pyLoad will create its configuration directory in $HOME/.pyload automatically when it is started for the first time.

You can configure pyLoad by editing the config.json file located in the .pyload directory. You can also customize the web interface of pyLoad by editing the webconfig.json file.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install pyLoad on Void Linux. pyLoad is a powerful, multi-feature, and reliable download manager that is easy to install and use on Void Linux.

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