How to Install Snipt on Clear Linux Latest?

Snipt is a simple command-line tool available on GitHub designed to make it easier for you to store and share code snippets. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how you can install Snipt on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:

  • You have a Clear Linux Latest machine running on your system.
  • Make sure you have a working internet connection.

Installation

  1. Open your Clear Linux terminal and run the following command:

sudo swupd update

This command will update your machine's software package lists and verify that all packages are up to date.

  1. Install the Git package by typing the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add git

  1. Clone the Snipt repository by typing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/nicksergeant/snipt.git

  1. Navigate to the cloned repository folder:

cd snipt

  1. Run the make command:

make

  1. After running the above command, you should see a message similar to the one below:
You’ve successfully installed snipt! Consider adding /path/to/snipt to your $PATH.
  1. It is recommended to add the Snipt executable file to your system's $PATH environment variable permanently by running the following command:

export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/snipt

Verify Installation

To verify that the installation was successful, run the snipt version command in your Clear Linux terminal. This command should print the Snipt version number. If you see the version number, you're good to go!

$ snipt version
1.0.0

##Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Snipt on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use this tool to store and share your code snippets seamlessly.