How to Install FX on Windows 11

FX is an open-source tool for command-line interface (CLI) effects. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install FX on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure your Windows 11 is up-to-date with all the latest updates.

Install Git

FX is hosted on GitHub, and we need to install Git to clone the repository onto our computer.

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows 11.
2. Search for "Git" and click on the "Git for Windows" app.
3. Click on the "Get" button to download and install Git.

Install FX

1. Open the Command Prompt (CMD) or Windows PowerShell application on your Windows 11.

2. Navigate to a folder where you want to clone the FX repository. For example:

   cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents
   

3. Clone the FX repository using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/metrue/fx.git
   

4. Once the cloning process is complete, navigate into the fx folder:

   cd fx
   

5. Run the following command to install FX:

   npm install -g .
   

   This command will install FX globally on your Windows 11.

6. To test the installation, run the following command:

   fx
   

   This should display the FX help message.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed FX on Windows 11.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install FX on Windows 11 using Git and the command line. Now you can use FX to add some dynamic effects to your CLI operations.

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