How to Install String.is on Void Linux

String.is is a useful string manipulation tool that you can install on your Void Linux system. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

• A working Void Linux system with an internet connection
• A user account with sudo privileges

Installation

Follow these steps to install String.is on your Void Linux system:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Update the package list using the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S
   

3. Make sure you have the required build tools and dependencies installed using the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S base-devel python3 python3-setuptools python3-pip libxml2 libxslt libffi libffi-devel libxml2-devel libxslt-devel openssl-devel
   

4. Next, you need to install rustup and cargo. Rustup is a toolchain manager for Rust, while Cargo is a package manager for Rust. Use the following command to install both:

   sudo xbps-install rustup cargo
   

5. After rustup and cargo are installed, you need to set up your Rust environment. Use the following commands to complete this step:

   rustup-init -y
   source $HOME/.cargo/env
   

6. Finally, run the following command to install String.is:

   cargo install --git https://github.com/ousttrue/string.is.git --branch master
   

   This command will clone the repository and install String.is automatically.

Usage

To use String.is, run the following command:

string.is --help

This command will display the help menu with a list of available commands that you can use.

Conclusion

Now you know how to install String.is on your Void Linux system. String.is is a powerful string manipulation tool that can simplify many tasks. Enjoy using it!

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