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bash <(curl.. does nothing

Problem

On Windows, running bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/splashkit/skm/master/install-scripts/skm-install.sh) may result in no output or action in the terminal, often due to network settings or restrictions.

Error Example

Solutions

Follow the steps below to resolve this issue and successfully run the SplashKit installer script:

Check Your Internet Connection

Ensure your computer is connected to the internet, as this command requires a stable connection to download the script.

Temporarily Disable Firewall

Your firewall may be blocking the script from running. Try temporarily disabling your firewall:

  1. Open Control Panel and navigate to System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
  2. Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off and choose Turn off for both Private and Public networks.
  3. Run the command again in your terminal, then re-enable the firewall after the installation.

Manually Download and Run the Script

If the command still does nothing, you can manually download and run the script with the following steps:

  1. Go to the skm-install.sh script.

  2. Click the “Download raw file” button as shown below:

    Download Raw File

  3. Save the file to a location you can easily access, such as your Downloads folder.

  4. Open the MINGW64 terminal and type bash (with a space at the end).

  5. Drag the downloaded file from File Explorer into the terminal window to add its path, as shown here:

    Drag and Drop Example

  6. Press Enter to run the script. This should complete the installation of skm, allowing you to continue with the tutorial from the next step.

These steps should allow you to successfully run the skm installation script on Windows. If issues persist, refer to the additional troubleshooting guides or contact support.