cli-tarHow do I install a tar.gz file using the command line?

Installing a tar.gz file using the command line is easy.

First, navigate to the directory containing the tar.gz file you wish to install.

$ cd /path/to/directory/

Next, use the tar command to unpack the tar.gz file.

$ tar -xzf filename.tar.gz

This will unpack the contents of the tar.gz file into the current directory.

If you wish to extract the tar.gz file to a specific directory, use the -C flag.

$ tar -xzf filename.tar.gz -C /path/to/directory

Finally, you can use the make command to install the contents of the tar.gz file.

$ make

This will compile and install the contents of the tar.gz file.

List of Code Parts

• cd: navigate to the directory containing the tar.gz file
• tar -xzf: unpack the tar.gz file
• -C: extract the tar.gz file to a specific directory
• make: compile and install the contents of the tar.gz file

Relevant Links

• How to Unpack and Install Tar.gz Files in Linux

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