How to Install TextMate on Void Linux

TextMate is a popular text editor that was created specifically for macOS. However, it is available for download on other platforms, including Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing TextMate on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

  • A computer running Void Linux.
  • A stable internet connection.

Installation Steps

  1. Open a terminal by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + T keys, or by searching for it in your application menu.

  2. Update your existing package repositories by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy
  1. Install the required dependencies needed by TextMate using the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S git make automake autoconf clang llvm ncurses-devel pcre-devel boost-devel
  1. Clone the TextMate source code from its official GitHub repository:
git clone https://github.com/textmate/textmate.git
  1. Navigate to the cloned TextMate directory using:
cd textmate
  1. Build and install TextMate by running the following command:
make
sudo make install
  1. TextMate should now be ready to use on your Void Linux system. To launch TextMate, execute the following command:
textmate

You can also launch TextMate by searching for it in your application menu.

Conclusion

TextMate is a powerful and feature-rich text editor that is widely used by developers. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install and use TextMate on Void Linux. Happy coding!