How to install pyShelf on Void Linux

pyShelf is a Python based command-line tool used for managing a file-based database of items. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install pyShelf on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation of pyShelf, we need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

A working installation of Void Linux.
Python 3.6 or later.
pip package installer.

Installation

Follow the steps below to install pyShelf on Vold Linux:

Open the terminal application by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or search for it in the applications menu.
Update the system package index:
```
sudo xbps-install -S
```

Install the required dependencies for pyShelf:

sudo xbps-install git python3-dev libffi-dev openssl-dev

Install pip package installer:
```
sudo xbps-install python3-pip
```

Clone the pyShelf repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/th3r00t/pyShelf.git

Navigate to the pyShelf directory:
```
cd pyShelf
```
Install the necessary Python packages:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
Make the pyShelf script executable:
```
chmod +x pyShelf.py
```
Create a symbolic link to add the script to the PATH:
```
sudo ln -s ~/.local/bin/pyShelf.py /usr/local/bin/pyShelf
```
This command creates a symbolic link to the pyShelf.py script in your home directory's .local/bin folder, making it accessible from any location on your system.

Usage

pyShelf is now installed, and you can start using it by running the pyShelf command in the terminal:

pyShelf

This will show you the help information for the tool.

You can also use the pyShelf --version command to check the installed version of pyShelf.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install pyShelf on Void Linux. After installation, you have access to a command-line tool for managing a file-based database of items. Happy coding!