How to Install ChitChatter on NixOS Latest

ChitChatter is an open-source messaging app that allows users to chat with friends and family securely. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install ChitChatter on NixOS latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, there are a few prerequisites that we need to fulfill.

Installation

  1. Open up a terminal.

  2. Update your system by running the following command:

    sudo nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade
    
  3. Install the Nix package manager by running the following command:

    sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nix
    
  4. Next, we need to install the NixOS package for ChitChatter. To do so, run the following command:

    sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.chitchatter
    
  5. Once the installation process is complete, run the following command to start ChitChatter:

    chitchatter
    
  6. You should now see the ChitChatter login screen. Enter your credentials to sign in or create a new account.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed ChitChatter on NixOS latest!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have outlined the steps required to install ChitChatter on NixOS latest. By following these steps, you can start using ChitChatter to securely communicate with your friends and family.

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