Installing Transfer.sh on NixOS Latest

Transfer.sh is a simple web-based file-sharing tool that allows you to upload and share files with others. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Transfer.sh on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you should have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of NixOS Latest
• A working internet connection

Step 1: Install Node.js

Transfer.sh is built on Node.js, so you need to have Node.js installed on your system. Use the following command to install Node.js:

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixos.nodejs-12_x

Step 2: Install Transfer.sh

Now that Node.js is installed, we can proceed to install Transfer.sh using the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -i transfer.sh

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify that Transfer.sh has been installed correctly, run the following command:

$ transfer.sh --help

This command should output the usage documentation for Transfer.sh.

Step 4: Start Transfer.sh

To start Transfer.sh, run the following command:

$ transfer.sh

This will start Transfer.sh in the foreground. You can stop Transfer.sh by pressing Ctrl + C.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Transfer.sh on NixOS Latest. Now you can upload and share files using Transfer.sh.

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