Hoppscotch is a free and open-source API request builder that allows developers to create and test API requests easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hoppscotch on nixOS latest.
Before installing Hoppscotch, ensure the following:
Open the Terminal application on your nixOS latest.
Update the package repositories and system packages:
sudo nix-channel --update
sudo nixos-rebuild switch
Next, you need to install the nix-env
package manager if it's not already pre-installed:
sudo nix-env -i nix-env
Install the Hoppscotch package using the nix-env
command:
nix-env -i hoppscotch
Wait for the installation to finish. Once done, you can start using Hoppscotch by typing the following command in your Terminal:
hoppscotch
This will launch the Hoppscotch application on your nixOS latest.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hoppscotch on nixOS latest.
Hoppscotch is a fantastic API request builder that simplifies the process of creating and testing API requests. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can now install Hoppscotch on your nixOS latest and start testing your APIs with ease.
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