Installing Send on OpenBSD
Send is a simple, secure, and easy-to-use command-line file sharing tool. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Send on OpenBSD.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your OpenBSD system meets the following requirements:
- OpenBSD version 6.0 or later
- An active internet connection
- Basic knowledge of the command line
Installation
First, install Go on your OpenBSD system by running the following command:
doas pkg_add goClone the Send repository from GitHub by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/timvisee/send.gitThis will create a new directory
sendin your current working directory.Change to the
senddirectory by running the following command:cd sendBuild Send by running the following command:
go buildInstall Send by moving the binary to the
/usr/local/bindirectory with the following command:doas install -m 755 send /usr/local/bin/sendThis will install Send on your system, allowing you to use it from the command line.
Usage
To use Send, simply run the following command:
send [filename]
Replace [filename] with the path to the file you want to share. Send will generate a unique URL that you can use to share the file with others.
By default, Send creates a temporary file that is deleted after 1 download or 24 hours, whichever comes first. You can change this behavior by using command-line flags.
For more information on how to use Send, run the following command:
send --help
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Send on your OpenBSD system. Now, you can easily and securely share files with others using the command line.