CState is a simple terminal-based network speed monitor written in Python. It is designed to provide an easy way to monitor network speeds from the terminal. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install cState on nixOS Latest.
Before we proceed, the following prerequisites must be met:
Follow the steps below to install cState on your nixOS Latest system:
Before installing any package, it is recommended that you update your system to the latest package versions. Use the command below to update your system:
sudo nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade
To install cState, you can use the nix package manager. Use the command below to install cState:
sudo nix-env -f https://cstate.netlify.app/distrib/cstate-x86_64-linux.nix -iA cstate
Once the installation is complete, you can check if cState is correctly installed by typing the command below:
cstate
If cState is installed correctly, you should see the network speed monitor, as shown below:
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install cState on nixOS Latest. With this tool, you can monitor your network speed from your terminal. If you encounter any issues during the installation, read the documentation available on the official cState website, or seek help from the nixOS support community.
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