---
title: Install hashit on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of hashit for on elementary OS - hashit is an
  replacement for (md5sum, sha1sum, and so on)
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/hashit/elementary
---

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# Install hashit on **elementary OS**

# hashit

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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/hashit/elementary#install)

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#### hashit is an replacement for (md5sum, sha1sum, and so on)

Hashit, is an hashing application used as an verification tool, intendet to replace the "standard" linux hashing utilities such as
md5sum, sha1sum and so on. One of the main reasons why this program was develop was to create an easy-to-use command line tool for
newcomers and professionals alike to hash/verify files and other data. For more see our homepage at <https://cjavad.github.io/hashit>

### Package name

* hashit

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### License

* MIT

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### Last updated

* 20 April 2018 - latest/stable
* 12 August 2020 - latest/edge

This snap hasn't been updated in a while. It might be unmaintained and have stability or security issues.

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### Websites

* [cjavad.github.io](https://cjavad.github.io/hashit "https://cjavad.github.io/hashit")

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### Contact

* [github.com/cjavad/hashit/issues](https://github.com/cjavad/hashit/issues "https://github.com/cjavad/hashit/issues")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/hashit/elementary#report-snap-modal)

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## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install hashit

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open *Terminal* from the Applications launcher and type the following:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install hashit

To install hashit, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install hashit
```

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