How to Install kcal on Void Linux

kcal is a simple and easy-to-use calendar application designed for the Linux desktop environment. If you want to install kcal on your Void Linux system, follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies for kcal. You can do this by opening a terminal and running the following command:

sudo xbps-install libical-dev libical-tools qt5-qtbase-devel qt5-qtxmlpatterns-devel libkf5kcmutils-dev libkf5calendarcore-dev libkf5calendarsupport-dev cmake make pkg-config git

Step 2 - Clone the Repository

Next, you'll need to clone the kcal repository from GitHub. Run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/kcal-app/kcal.git

Step 3 - Build and Install kcal

Navigate to the kcal directory that you just cloned, and run the following commands:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake .. -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr/local
make
sudo make install

Step 4 - Launch kcal

Once kcal is installed, you can launch it from your desktop environment's application launcher. Alternatively, you can start it from the command line by running the following command:

kcal

That's it! You've successfully installed kcal on your Void Linux system. Enjoy using your new calendar application!