How to Install Filite on Debian Latest

Filite is a file transfer utility designed for the terminal. It uses the FTP and SFTP protocols to transfer files between machines. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Filite in Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Debian machine with a text editor and a terminal
• Internet access

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install dependencies that Filite needs to function correctly. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install libssh2-1 libssh2-1-dev libssl-dev libreadline-dev

This command will download and install the necessary packages.

Step 2: Download Filite

Next, download Filite from GitHub. Run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/raftario/filite.git

This command will clone the Filite repository to your local machine.

Step 3: Install Filite

Before we can install Filite, we need to compile it. Navigate to the Filite directory using the following command:

cd filite

Once you are in the directory, run the following command to compile Filite:

make

This command will compile Filite and create the executable.

Next, we need to install Filite. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo make install

This command will install Filite on your system.

Step 4: Verify Filite

To verify that Filite has been installed correctly, run the following command in your terminal:

filite --version

This command will display the version of Filite installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Filite on Debian Latest. You can now use Filite to transfer files between machines using the FTP and SFTP protocols.