How to Install Goshorly on Void Linux

Goshorly is a command-line tool for shortening URLs. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Goshorly on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

  • A computer running Void Linux.
  • Internet connection.

Steps

Step 1: Install Git

Git is required to clone the Goshorly repository. If you don't have Git installed, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S git

Step 2: Clone the Goshorly Repository

Clone the Goshorly repository from https://gitea.hackmi.ch/Phil/goshorly using the following command:

git clone https://gitea.hackmi.ch/Phil/goshorly.git

Step 3: Install Go

Goshorly is written in the Go programming language, so you need to install Go to run it. Run the following command to install Go:

sudo xbps-install -S go

Step 4: Install Goshorly

Change into the goshorly directory that you created in Step 2 and run the following commands to install Goshorly:

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin
export GOPATH=$HOME/go
go install

Step 5: Verify Installation

To verify that Goshorly is installed correctly, run the following command:

goshorly --help

This command should output the help text for Goshorly.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Goshorly on Void Linux. You can now use Goshorly to shorten URLs.