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authorsiddharth <s@ricketyspace.net>2021-06-27 00:44:27 -0400
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Add documentation on how to use the repo version of `acmens`.
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* openssl or libressl
* python3
* pip
+* virtualenv (if you want to use the repo version)
## installation
@@ -21,6 +22,26 @@ It's meant to be run locally from your computer.
pip install acmens
```
+Or, if you would like to use the repo version:
+
+```sh
+cd /path/to/acmens
+
+# init virtual environment
+make venv
+
+# activate virtual environment
+. .venv/bin/activate
+
+# put acmens in your PATH
+make develop
+# note that any changes you make to acmens.py will be instantly reflected
+# in the acmens in your PATH.
+
+# de-activate the virtual environment:
+deactivate
+```
+
## getting/renewing a certificate
First, generate an user account key for Let's Encrypt: