How to Install Graph-VL on NixOS Latest

Graph-VL is a powerful and flexible tool for visualizing graphs as vector graphics. It is open-source and available on GitHub. In this article, we will provide a tutorial on how to install Graph-VL on NixOS Latest.

Step 1: Install NixOS Latest

To install Graph-VL, you must first install NixOS Latest. You can find the latest version of NixOS on their website. Follow the instructions provided there to download and install the operating system on your machine.

Step 2: Install Git

Before you can install Graph-VL, you will need to install Git. Git is a software version control system that is required to download the Graph-VL source code from GitHub.

To install Git, open a terminal on your NixOS machine and type the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.git

Step 3: Clone the Source Code

Once Git is installed, you can use it to clone the Graph-VL source code from GitHub. To do this, use the following command:

git clone https://github.com/verifid/graph-vl.git

This will download the Graph-VL repository to your local machine.

Step 4: Build and Install Graph-VL

With the Graph-VL source code downloaded, you can build and install the software. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the graph-vl directory:

   cd graph-vl
   

2. Build the software:

   nix-build -A build 
   

   This will build the Graph-VL software and create a derivation in your Nix store.

3. Install the software:

   nix-env -f default.nix -iA graph-vl
   

   This will install Graph-VL, along with any dependencies or other packages required by the software.

Step 5: Test Graph-VL

With Graph-VL installed, you can test it to verify that it is working correctly. To do this, use the following command:

graph-vl --help

This will display the available command-line options for Graph-VL, indicating that it has been installed and is ready to use.

Conclusion

Installing Graph-VL on NixOS Latest is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to successfully download, build, and install Graph-VL on your NixOS machine. With Graph-VL installed and working, you can begin to explore its many powerful features and capabilities.

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