How to Install Podgrab on Void Linux

Podgrab is a command-line utility for downloading podcasts. If you are a Void Linux user and want to use Podgrab, this tutorial will guide you on how to install it on your system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A user account with sudo access
• A working internet connection
• Void Linux installed on your system

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Podgrab on Void Linux, you need to ensure that some dependencies are present on your system. Open a terminal and run the following command to update your system's package list:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

Once the command finishes running, install the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -y git gcc make libcurl-devel libxml2-devel

Step 2: Clone Podgrab Repository

Next, clone the Podgrab repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/akhilrex/podgrab.git

This will create a podgrab directory in your home directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Podgrab

Change to the podgrab directory by running the following command:

cd podgrab

Build and install Podgrab by running the following command:

make && sudo make install

This command will compile the source code and install the Podgrab binary to /usr/local/bin/.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify the installation of Podgrab, run the following command:

podgrab -v

If the installation was successful, you will see the version number of Podgrab printed to the terminal.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Podgrab on Void Linux. You can now start using Podgrab to download your favorite podcasts.