Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer used for network analysis, troubleshooting, and communication protocol development. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Wireshark on the nixOS latest version.
Before installing any new package on the system, it is recommended to update the package list to get the latest information about available packages. Run the following command in your terminal window to update the package list.
sudo nix-channel --update
In nixOS, Wireshark package is available in the official repository. To install Wireshark, run the following command in your terminal window.
sudo nix-env -i wireshark
The system will prompt for the installation process. Type "y" to continue. The system will start downloading and installing Wireshark with all the necessary dependencies.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Wireshark either from the terminal or use the GUI interface.
To launch Wireshark from the terminal, run the following command.
wireshark -k
Alternatively, you can launch Wireshark using the GUI interface. Open the application menu and search for "Wireshark". Click the icon to launch the application.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Wireshark on nixOS Latest version.
Wireshark is a professional network protocol analyzer, and its installation on nixOS latest version is straightforward. Following this tutorial and installation instructions, you can install and use Wireshark on your system.
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