Ubuntu

Last updated: January 2026

This guide explains how to build and run Abey (gabey) from source on Ubuntu-based systems.

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Prerequisites

Before building Abey, ensure the following dependencies are installed:

• Git

• Go (latest stable version)

• C compiler and build tools

If Go is not installed, download and install it from:

• https://golang.org

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Building from Source

Clone the Repository

Clone the official Abey repository to a directory of your choice:

git clone https://github.com/abeyfoundation/go-abey.git

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Install Build Dependencies

Install the required build tools:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y build-essential

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Check Out Release Branch

Navigate to the repository and check out the latest release branch:

cd go-abey
git checkout release3.0

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Build gabey

Build the Abey command-line client:

make gabey

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Running the Node

After a successful build, start the node using:

build/bin/gabey

This will launch the Abey command-line client on Ubuntu.

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If you encounter issues, verify that:

• Go is correctly installed and available in your PATH

• All required system packages are installed