How to Install Dim on Void Linux

Dim is a command-line tool for manipulating images developed by Dusk Labs. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Dim on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure that:

1. You have a Void Linux installation
2. You have a working internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Dim, we need to first install its dependencies. Run the following command in your terminal to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S gcc make libjpeg-turbo-devel libpng-devel giflib-devel

Step 2: Clone Dim from Github

Next, we need to clone Dim from Github. Run the following command in your terminal to clone Dim:

git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git

Step 3: Build and Install Dim

After cloning, change to the Dim directory by running the following command:

cd dim

Next, we need to build and install Dim. Run the following command:

sudo make install

This command will build and install Dim on your system. It may take some time to complete the process depending on your system configuration.

Step 4: Verify Installation

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

dim -v

This command will display the version of Dim installed on your system. If you see the version number, then Dim has been installed correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Dim on Void Linux. Now you can use this powerful command-line tool for manipulating images on your Void Linux system.