Compile from sources

1. Clone the source repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/Freechains/freechains.kt/

2. Install the Java SDK:

sudo apt install default-jdk

3. Open IntelliJ IDEA (version 2023.1.2):

   • Open project/directory freechains.kt/
   • Wait for all imports (takes long...)
   • Run self tests:
     • On the left pane, click tab Project:
       • Double click file freechains.kt -> src -> test -> kotlin -> Test.kt
     • Press CTRL-SHIFT-F10 to run all tests (takes long...)
   • Generate artifacts:
     • Click File -> Project Structure -> Artifacts -> + -> JAR -> From modules with dependencies
     • Click Module -> freechains.kt.main
     • Click OK
     • Verify that freechains.kt.main:jar appears at the top
     • Click OK
   • Rebuild artifacts:
     • Click Build -> Build artifacts -> Build

4. Install & Test binaries:

$ cd freechains.kt/src/test/shell/
$ sudo make install     # copy to /usr/local/bin
$ cd test/
$ ./tests.sh

5. Use Freechains:

$ freechains-host --version
$ freechains --version