How to install Jotgit on NixOS

Jotgit is a command-line tool that allows you to easily create and manage encrypted notes and documents using GPG encryption. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and use Jotgit on NixOS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have:

  • A NixOS installation
  • A working internet connection
  • Basic knowledge of the command line

Step 1: Install Jotgit

The easiest way to install Jotgit is to use Nixpkgs.

  1. Open your terminal.

  2. Type the following command to enter Nix shell:

    nix-shell -p jotgit

    This will download and install Jotgit.

    If you have more than one version of jotgit installed and you want to use the latest version, execute:

    nix-shell -I nixpkgs='https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/archive/<latest_release>.tar.gz' -p jotgit

Step 2: Create a GPG keypair

Jotgit uses GPG encryption to protect your notes. If you don't already have a GPG keypair, you will need to create one.

  1. Type the following command in your terminal to create a new keypair:

    gpg --generate-key

    The command will prompt you to provide some information, such as your name and email address.

  2. Once you have provided the necessary information, your GPG keypair will be generated and stored on your computer.

Step 3: Create a new note

Now that Jotgit is installed and you have a GPG keypair, you can create a new note.

  1. Type the following command in your terminal to create a new note:

    jotgit new "my_note"

    This will create a new note called "my_note" and open it in your default text editor.

  2. Type your note in the text editor and save and close the file when you are finished.

Step 4: Encrypt the note

Once you have created your note, you need to encrypt it using GPG encryption to ensure that it is secure.

  1. Type the following command in your terminal to encrypt the note:

    jotgit encrypt "my_note"

    This will encrypt the note using your GPG keypair.

  2. You can now access and edit the note as usual, but it will be encrypted and protected by GPG.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and used Jotgit on NixOS! You can now use Jotgit to create and manage encrypted notes and documents easily and securely.