# Built from source

Before you proceed with installing Singularity, make sure you have [Go 1.20 or higher](https://golang.org/dl/) installed on your system.

## Setting Up Go

To get Go up and running, follow these steps:

1. **Download and Extract Go Binaries**:

   ```bash
   wget -c https://golang.org/dl/go1.20.7.linux-amd64.tar.gz -O - \
       | sudo tar -xz -C /usr/local
   ```
2. **Update PATH**: Add Go's binary and workspace directories to your `PATH`:

   ```bash
   echo 'export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin:$(/usr/local/go/bin/go env GOPATH)/bin' \
       >> ~/.bashrc && source ~/.bashrc
   ```

## Installing the Latest Release of Singularity

For the latest stable release of Singularity:

```bash
go install github.com/data-preservation-programs/singularity@latest
```

## Trying Out Unreleased Features

If you're keen on exploring the latest, yet-to-be-released features of Singularity:

1. **Clone the Singularity Repository**:

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/data-preservation-programs/singularity.git
   ```
2. **Navigate to the Singularity Directory**:

   ```bash
   cd singularity
   ```
3. **Build and Install**:

   ```bash
   go build -o singularity .
   cp singularity $GOPATH/bin
   ```


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