Gecco Installation Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install Gecco on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to programming, follow the appropriate section to set up Gecco on your system quickly.
Windows System Requirements
Before you begin, ensure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
Operating System: Windows 10 or later
RAM: 4 GB or more
Disk Space: 500 MB free space
Compiler: Dependencies: GCC 10+
Installation on Windows
Download Gecco Installer:
Visit the official Gecco website
Navigate to the Windows section and select the Windows Installer.
Run the Installer:
Double-click the installer file (
GeccoSetup.exe).Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Set Environment Variables:
During installation, the installer should add Gecco to your system’s PATH. If not:
Go to Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings.
Click Environment Variables and add the Gecco installation directory (e.g.,
C:\Gecco) to the PATH variable.
Verify Installation:
Open Command Prompt and run:
gecco --versionYou should see the installed version of Gecco.
Updating Gecco on Windows
To update to the latest version of Gecco:
Download the latest installer and follow the installation steps.
Uninstallation on Windows
Use the Add/Remove Programs feature in the Control Panel to uninstall Gecco.
macOS System Requirements
Before you begin, ensure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
Operating System: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
RAM: 4 GB or more
Disk Space: 500 MB free space
Compiler: Dependencies: Clang 11+
Installation on macOS
Using Homebrew (Recommended)
Install Homebrew (if not already installed):
Run the following command in Terminal:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Add the Gecco Formula
Add the official Gecco tap:
brew tap gecco/tapInstall Gecco
Run:
brew install gecco
Verify the Installation
Open Terminal and run:
gecco --version
From Source
Download the Source Code
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/GeccoLand/Gecco.git cd gecco
Install Dependencies
Ensure Xcode command-line tools are installed:
xcode-select --install
Build Gecco
Run the build script:
./build.sh
Install Gecco
Install the built binaries:
sudo ./install.sh
Verify the Installation
Run:
gecco --version
Updating Gecco on macOS
Pull the latest changes from the repository and reinstall:
cd gecco git pull origin main ./install.sh
Uninstallation on macOS
Remove the Gecco binary and related files:
sudo rm -rf /usr/local/bin/gecco sudo rm -rf /usr/local/lib/gecco
Linux System Requirements
Before you begin, ensure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
Operating System: Linux distribution with a 64-bit kernel.
RAM: 4 GB or more
Disk Space: 500 MB free space
Compiler: Clang 11+
Installation on Linux
Using Package Manager (Recommended)
Add the Gecco Repository
For Debian-based systems(e.g., Ubuntu):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gecco/stable sudo apt updateFor RPM-based systems (e.g., Fedora):
sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo https://gecco.dev/repo/gecco.repo sudo dnf update
Install Gecco
On Debian-based systems
sudo apt install geccoOn RPM-based systems:
sudo dnf install gecco
Verify the Installation
Open a terminal and run:
gecco --versionThe installed version of Gecco should be displayed.
From the Source Code
Download the Source Code
Clone the Gecco repository:
git clone https://github.com/GeccoLand/Gecco.git cd gecco
Build Gecco
Ensure you have Clang installed:
sudo apt install build-essentialRun the build script:
./build.sh
Install Gecco
Install the built binaries:
sudo ./install.sh
Verify the Installation
Run:
gecco --version
Updating Gecco on Linux
Pull the latest changes from the repository and reinstall:
cd gecco git pull origin main ./install.sh
Uninstallation on Linux
Remove the Gecco binary and related files:
sudo rm -rf /usr/local/bin/gecco sudo rm -rf /usr/local/lib/gecco
For additional help, visit the Gecco Support Center or join our community forums.