How to Install Cypht on macOS

Cypht is a free, open-source email client and news aggregator that allows you to manage all your emails and news feeds in one place. It is compatible with most webmail services and can be installed on various operating systems, including macOS. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Cypht on your macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation of Cypht, you should have the following:

  1. A macOS computer with administrative access.
  2. A terminal application such as Terminal, iTerm, or Hyper.
  3. A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that allows you to install and manage UNIX and Linux applications easily. To install Homebrew, open Terminal and run:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

You will be prompted to enter your password, which is required for administrative access.

Step 2: Install PHP

Cypht requires PHP 5.6 or later to function correctly. To install PHP, open Terminal and run:

brew install php@7.4

Alternatively, you can install any other version of PHP supported by Homebrew by running:

brew search php
brew install php@x.x (replace x.x with the version you want)

Step 3: Install Cypht

Once you have installed PHP, you can proceed to install Cypht. To do this, open Terminal and run:

brew install cypht

Homebrew will download and install all the dependencies required for Cypht to function correctly.

Step 4: Start Cypht

To start Cypht, open Terminal and run:

cypht

Cypht will launch on your default web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account and start using Cypht.

Conclusion

Cypht is an excellent email client and news aggregator that allows you to manage all your emails and news feeds in one place. With the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can install Cypht on macOS and start using it to manage your emails and news feeds easily.

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