How to Install Clink on Arch Linux

Clink is a powerful tool that allows you to add new features and functionalities to your command line interface. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Clink on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• Arch Linux installed on your device
• An internet connection
• Basic knowledge of Linux terminal commands

Installing Clink

1. Open the Arch Linux terminal.
2. Install the Git package by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S git

3. Clone the Clink repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/mridgers/clink.git

4. Navigate to the Clink directory:

cd clink

5. Build and install Clink on your system by running the following command:

make install

6. Once the installation process is complete, add the following line to your ~/.bashrc file:

source /etc/profile.d/clink.sh

7. Save the file and exit.

Verifying the Installation

To verify that Clink has been successfully installed on your device, open the Arch Linux terminal and type in the following command:

clink status

If the installation was successful, you will see a message that says "Clink is installed and running." Congratulations! You have successfully installed Clink on your Arch Linux device.

Conclusion

Clink is a great tool that provides advanced functionalities to the command line interface. In this tutorial, we learned how to install Clink on Arch Linux. With Clink installed, you can take your command line experience to the next level.

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