install-from-source.md

Installing Singularity from Source

Before you proceed with installing Singularity, make sure you have Go 1.20 or higher installed on your system.

Setting Up Go

To get Go up and running, follow these steps:

1. Download and Extract Go Binaries:

   wget -c https://golang.org/dl/go1.20.7.linux-amd64.tar.gz -O - \
       | sudo tar -xz -C /usr/local

2. Update PATH: Add Go's binary and workspace directories to your PATH:

   echo 'export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin:$(/usr/local/go/bin/go env GOPATH)/bin' \
       >> ~/.bashrc && source ~/.bashrc

Installing the Latest Release of Singularity

For the latest stable release of Singularity:

go install github.com/data-preservation-programs/singularity@latest

Trying Out Unreleased Features

If you're keen on exploring the latest, yet-to-be-released features of Singularity:

1. Clone the Singularity Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/data-preservation-programs/singularity.git

2. Navigate to the Singularity Directory:

   cd singularity

3. Build and Install:

   go build -o singularity .
   cp singularity $GOPATH/bin