How to Install Sigal on Void Linux

Sigal is a simple yet powerful static gallery generator built with Python. It can be easily installed on Void Linux by following the steps outlined below.

Prerequisites

Before installing Sigal, ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

You can install Python 3, pip, and git by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S python3 python3-pip git

Installing Sigal

To install Sigal on Void Linux, follow the steps below:

  1. Open a terminal window and navigate to the directory where Sigal will be installed.

  2. Clone the Sigal repository from GitHub using the command:

    git clone https://github.com/saimn/sigal.git
    
  3. Once the repository has been cloned, navigate to the Sigal directory using the command:

    cd sigal
    
  4. Next, install Sigal by running the following command:

    sudo pip3 install .
    

    This command will download Sigal and all its dependencies and install them on your system.

  5. Verify that Sigal has been installed properly by running the following command:

    sigal
    

    If Sigal has been installed successfully, you should see its version number and some information on how to use it.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sigal on your Void Linux system. You can now use it to generate static galleries from your photos.

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