How to Install Python-jabberpy on Linux?

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language that is widely used for web development, machine learning, and scientific computing. Jabberpy, on the other hand, is a Python library that allows developers to create XMPP clients, which are used for instant messaging and real-time communication applications. In this article, we will walk you through the process of installing Python-jabberpy on Linux. We will cover all the key terminologies and provide a step-by-step guide with screenshots for each step.

Key Terminologies

Before we proceed, let’s define some key terminologies that will be used throughout this article:

• Linux: Linux is an open-source operating system that is widely used for server and desktop applications.
• Python: Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language that is widely used for web development, machine learning, and scientific computing.
• Jabberpy: Jabberpy is a Python library that allows developers to create XMPP clients, which are used for instant messaging and real-time communication applications.
• XMPP: XMPP is an acronym that means Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol. It is an open-standard protocol for real-time communication and instant messaging.

Step-by-Step Guide

There are several ways to install Python-jabberpy on Linux, and we will cover the one that works, because the latest version of jabberpy as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021 is version 0.6.0. It is also not accessible for installation via pip or Python.

Installing from source

If you prefer to install jabberpy from the source, here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Clone the repository from GitHub: https://github.com/genalt/jabberpy.git the version of jabberpy was not maintained anymore after the 2021 September official website is not maintained and it’s not possible to install the lib with pip or python commands so instead we will clone and download it from GitHub.

Step 2: Open the terminal and navigate to the extracted directory. to set up and install the module we just cloned from GitHub it is required to navigate to the directory of that module so you can navigate by the command mentioned below and also shown in the above image.

cd jabberpy

Step 3: Type the following command to install jabberpy:

sudo python setup.py install

Step 4: Wait for the installation to complete, as you can see in the above screenshot the installation was completed and the module is been written to the path where the python packages are installed.

Step 5: Verify the installation by typing the following command:

python -c “import jabber;”

If you do not see any errors that mean jabberpy is successfully installed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, installing Python-jabberpy on Linux can be done through various methods. Using pip is the easiest and most straightforward way of installing the library while installing from the source provides more control over the installation process. Using apt-get is also a viable option for Debian-based Linux distributions. Whichever method you choose, it’s important to follow the steps carefully and ensure that the installation process completes successfully. Once installed, jabberpy can be used to create XMPP clients, which are essential for real-time communication and instant messaging applications.