How to Install Bolt on Void Linux

Bolt is an open-source task runner that allows you to automate your infrastructure with ease. In this tutorial, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to install Bolt on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have:

A system running Void Linux
Sudo or root privileges on the system
Access to the internet

Step 1: Install Ruby

Bolt requires Ruby to be installed on your system. Follow the below steps to install Ruby on Void Linux:

Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Run the following command to update the package database:
```
sudo xbps-install -Syu
```
Install Ruby using the command below:
```
sudo xbps-install ruby
```
Verify that Ruby is installed by running the command below:
```
ruby -v
```
You should see an output that shows the version of Ruby that was installed on your system.

Step 2: Install Bolt

Once you have installed Ruby, you can now proceed to install Bolt. Follow the below steps to install Bolt on Void Linux:

Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Run the following command to update the package database:
```
sudo xbps-install -Syu
```
Install the Bolt package using the command below:
```
sudo xbps-install bolt
```
Verify that Bolt is installed by running the command below:
```
bolt --version
```
You should see an output that shows the version of Bolt that was installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bolt on your Void Linux system. You can now use Bolt to automate your infrastructure with ease. For more information on how to use Bolt, refer to the official documentation.