How to install Teikei on Void Linux

Teikei is a lightweight, fast and easy-to-use terminal-based text editor for Unix-like systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Teikei on Void Linux.

Requirements

Before you start, make sure that you have the following requirements on your system:

  • Void Linux installed on your system
  • An active internet connection

Steps to Install Teikei on Void Linux

Follow the instructions below to install Teikei on Void Linux:

Step 1: Open Terminal

Open the terminal on your Void Linux system. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for Terminal in the applications menu.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Teikei requires some dependencies to be installed on your system before it can be installed. Run the following command in the terminal to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S ncurses-devel

This command installs the ncurses-devel package which contains the necessary libraries for Teikei to work.

Step 3: Download Teikei

Download the Teikei source code from the Github repository to a directory on your system. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/teikei/teikei.git

This command will create a new directory named teikei in your current working directory and download the source code into it.

Step 4: Compile and Install Teikei

Navigate to the teikei directory using the terminal:

cd teikei

Next, compile and install Teikei using the following commands:

make
sudo make install

This will compile the source code and install Teikei on your system.

Step 5: Test Teikei

After the installation is complete, you can test Teikei by running it in the terminal:

teikei

This will open Teikei in the terminal. You can now start using Teikei to edit text files.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Teikei on Void Linux. You can now use Teikei to edit text files on your system. If you encounter any issues during the installation, feel free to consult the official documentation on the Github repository.