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brew install install-nothing v0.5.0 MIT

Simulates installing things but doesn't actually install anything

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# install-nothing\n\nA terminal application that simulates installing things. It doesn\u0027t actually install anything.\n\n[![asciicast](https://asciinema.org/a/757039.svg)](https://asciinema.org/a/757039)\n\n## Installation\n\n### Download binary\n\nGrab the latest binary for your platform from [Releases](https://github.com/buyukakyuz/install-nothing/releases)\n\n```bash\nchmod +x install-nothing-*\n./install-nothing-linux-x86_64\n```\n\n### Build from source\n\n```bash\ncargo run --release\n```\n\nPress Ctrl+C to stop.\n\n### Pick what to install\n\nBy default we install everything. But you can change this behavior.\n```bash\n# Install specific stages\ncargo run --release -- kernel\n```\n\nOr pick what not to install.\n```bash\n# Exclude specific stages from installation\ncargo run --release -- --exclude cloud xorg\n```\n\nSee available stages:\n```bash\ncargo run --release -- --help\n```\n\n\n## Docker\n\nBuild\n```bash\ndocker build -t install-nothing .\n```\n\nRun\n```bash\ndocker run -it --rm --init install-nothing\n```\n## License\n\nDo whatever you want with it. Well, except for movies. If you use this in a movie, credit me or something.\n",
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