How to Install Gigablast on macOS

Gigablast is a powerful open-source search engine that can be installed on macOS. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Gigablast on your macOS device.

Prerequisites

• Your system should be running macOS.
• You may require superuser privileges for certain steps of the installation process.

Steps to Install Gigablast

1. Download the latest version of Gigablast from the official website at https://www.gigablast.com/.

2. Extract the downloaded package to any desired location on your system.

3. Open the terminal on your macOS device.

4. Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:

   cd /path/to/gigablast/
   

5. Run the make command to start building the Gigablast search engine.

   sudo make
   

   This command may take a few minutes to execute, so be patient and allow it to complete.

6. Once the build process is complete, start the Gigablast search engine by running the following command:

   ./gb
   

   This will launch the search engine on your local system, and it will be available at http://localhost:8000/ for you to use.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gigablast on your macOS device and can now start using this powerful search engine at your own convenience.

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