How to Install rtop on Void Linux

Rtop is a monitoring tool that displays system usage in real-time. It allows you to track performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, and network activity. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing rtop on Void Linux using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following:

  • A system running Void Linux
  • Access to a terminal window or console
  • A user account with root or sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing rtop, we need to install its dependencies. Run the following command to update your system package database and install the necessary dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S libuv ncurses-devel

This command will install the libuv and ncurses development packages, which are required for rtop to function properly.

Step 2: Clone the rtop Repository

Next, we need to download the latest version of the rtop repository from GitHub. To do this, navigate to your home directory or another directory of your choice:

cd ~

Then, clone the repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/rapidloop/rtop.git

This will create a new directory called rtop in your current directory, containing the source code for rtop.

Step 3: Build and Install rtop

Now that we have the source code, we can build rtop and install it on our system. To do this, navigate to the rtop directory by running:

cd rtop

Then, run the following command to build and install rtop:

make && sudo make install

This command will compile the source code, generate the binary executable, and install it in /usr/local/bin/ so that it's available system-wide.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify that rtop has been successfully installed, open a terminal window and run the following command:

rtop

If rtop launches successfully and displays system usage information in real-time, the installation was successful.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install rtop on Void Linux. By following these steps, you should be able to install and start using rtop to monitor your system usage.