How to Install Anchr on Arch Linux

Anchr is a simple command-line tool that allows you to manage your bookmarks easily. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Anchr on Arch Linux using the command line.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade System

Before installing any package, it is always recommended to update and upgrade the system to the latest version. Open up the terminal and run the following commands:

sudo pacman -Syu

This will update the system and install any necessary software updates.

Step 2: Install Git and Make

Anchr is available on GitHub, so we will need Git to download the project. Also, we need Make to build and install the Anchr package. Run the following command to install both Git and Make:

sudo pacman -S git make

Step 3: Clone the Anchr Repository

Now, we need to fetch the Anchr source code from the Git repository. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/anchor-dev/anchr.git

This will clone the Anchr repository and create a new directory called anchr in the current directory.

Step 4: Build and Install Anchr

After cloning the repository, navigate to the Anchr directory:

cd anchr

To build and install Anchr, run the following command:

make install

This will build the project and install the Anchr executable in /usr/bin/.

Step 5: Test Anchr

To check whether Anchr is installed correctly, type the following command:

anchr --version

If everything was installed correctly, you should see the version number of Anchr printed on the screen.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Anchr on Arch Linux.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Anchr on Arch Linux using the command line. Anchr is an excellent tool for managing your bookmarks and is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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