How to Install Shhh on Linux Mint Latest

Shhh is a simple and lightweight shell script that can help you to securely share your files over the internet. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Shhh on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

To install Shhh, you need to have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux Mint Latest installation with a terminal window open.

Installation Steps

Here are the steps to install Shhh on Linux Mint Latest:

1. Install Dependencies

Before installing Shhh, we need to install some dependencies. Execute the following command in the terminal window:

sudo apt-get install curl xclip

2. Install Shhh

Next, we need to download the Shhh script and make it executable. Execute the following commands one by one in the terminal window:

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/smallwat3r/shhh/master/shhh > shhh
chmod +x shhh
sudo mv shhh /usr/local/bin/

3. Verify Installation

To verify that Shhh has been installed successfully, execute the following command in the terminal window:

shhh --help

If the installation was successful, you should see the help menu for Shhh.

4. Create a Configuration File

To use Shhh, we need to create a configuration file. Execute the following command in the terminal window:

nano ~/.shhhrc

This will open a text editor where you can create and edit the configuration file. Paste the following lines into the file:

URL=https://shhh-server.herokuapp.com
EXPIRATION=1h

Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl+X, then Y, and finally Enter.

5. Share a File with Shhh

To securely share a file with Shhh, execute the following command in the terminal window:

shhh /path/to/myfile.txt

This will upload the file to Shhh's server and create a link that you can share with others. The link will expire after one hour, as specified in the configuration file.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Shhh on Linux Mint Latest. With Shhh, you can easily and securely share your files over the internet.