How to Install FileShelter on Void Linux

FileShelter is an open-source project that allows users to upload files to a server and generate unique links to share with others. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of FileShelter on Void Linux using Terminal.

Prerequisites

  • A Void Linux installation with root access
  • Git installed on your system

Installation Steps

  1. Open Terminal on your Void Linux system.
  2. Update the package index and upgrade the system by running the following command:
    sudo xbps-install -Suy
    
  3. Install the required dependencies for FileShelter by running the following command:
    sudo xbps-install -y ffmpeg scrypt imagemagick
    
  4. Install Go on your system by running the following command:
    sudo xbps-install -y go
    
  5. Clone the FileShelter repository from GitHub into your home directory:
    cd ~
    git clone https://github.com/epoupon/fileshelter.git
    
  6. Navigate to the FileShelter directory by running the following command:
    cd fileshelter
    
  7. Build and install FileShelter by running the following command:
    sudo make install
    
  8. Verify that FileShelter has been correctly installed and is running by running the following command:
    fileshelter -v
    

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FileShelter on your Void Linux system. You can now use this tool to upload files and generate unique links to share with others.