How to Install Jotgit on Void Linux

Jotgit is a command-line tool that allows you to create, edit and manage plain text files in a Git repository. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Jotgit on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, you must have the following requirements:

• A computer running Void Linux with root access.
• Git installed on your system.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Jotgit on Void Linux, you need to install some dependencies first. Run the following command to install the required packages:

sudo xbps-install -S python3 python3-setuptools python3-pip git

Step 2: Clone Jotgit Repository

Next, you need to clone the Jotgit repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jdleesmiller/jotgit.git

Step 3: Install Jotgit

Once the repository is cloned, you can now install Jotgit. Navigate to the Jotgit directory using the following command:

cd jotgit

Then run the following command to install Jotgit:

sudo pip3 install .

Step 4: Verify Installation

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

jotgit --version

If Jotgit is installed correctly, you should see the version of Jotgit printed on your screen.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Jotgit on Void Linux. Jotgit is an excellent tool for managing plain text files with Git version control. With Jotgit, you can organize your notes, drafts, and other plain text documents in a Git repository.