How to Install Go IPFS on Kali Linux Latest

IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a distributed web protocol designed to create a global, peer-to-peer network for sharing and accessing files. Go IPFS is the implementation of IPFS in the Go programming language, and it offers a more stable and feature-rich version of IPFS.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Go IPFS on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

  • Kali Linux Latest installed
  • Terminal access with administrative privileges
  • Stable internet connection

Steps

  1. Open the Terminal on your Kali Linux system.

  2. Update the package cache and install the required packages.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install golang-go git wget tar
  1. Set up the Go environment by adding the following line to your ~/.bashrc file:
export GOPATH=$HOME/go
  1. Run the newly added environment variable by running the following command:
source ~/.bashrc
  1. Clone the Go IPFS repository using git:
git clone https://github.com/ipfs/go-ipfs.git
  1. Navigate to the downloaded repo directory:
cd go-ipfs
  1. Install Go IPFS by running the following command:
make install

  1. Wait for the installation process to complete.

  2. Check that IPFS has been installed correctly:

ipfs --version

If installed correctly, the output should be similar to this:

ipfs version 0.9.1

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Go IPFS on Kali Linux Latest.

Conclusion

Go IPFS is now installed and ready to use in your Kali Linux system. You can now create your IPFS node and start sharing files on the IPFS network.