How to Install Snipt on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Snipt on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this installation, you need to have the following:

• A computer running Void Linux.
• Access to the terminal with sudo privileges.
• A text editor installed on your system.

Steps to Install Snipt

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.

2. Update the package list:

   sudo xbps-install -S
   

3. Install the dependencies that are required for Snipt:

   sudo xbps-install -y libffi libffi-devel libjpeg-turbo-devel libpng-devel libtiff-devel openssl-devel
   

4. Install the Python 3 package manager, pip:

   sudo xbps-install -y python3-pip
   

5. Clone the Snipt repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/nicksergeant/snipt.git
   

6. Navigate to the cloned directory:

   cd snipt
   

7. Install the required Python packages using pip:

   sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt
   

8. Use the following command to start Snipt:

   sudo python3 manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:80
   

   Note: This command will start Snipt on port 80. If you want to use a different port, replace 80 with your desired port number.

9. Open a web browser and enter http://localhost in the address bar to access Snipt.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snipt on your Void Linux system.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!