Convos is an open-source web-based IRC client that aims to provide users with a modern and user-friendly interface. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Convos on Arch Linux.
Before proceeding with this installation guide, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
It's recommended to update your system to the latest version before installing any package. Use the following command to update your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
Git is required for downloading the Convos source code from GitHub. To install Git, run the following command:
sudo pacman -S git
Use the following command to clone the Convos repository:
git clone https://github.com/Nordaaker/convos.git
Change the current directory to the Convos repository that you have just cloned and install the dependencies using the following command:
cd convos
npm install
To start Convos, use the following command:
./script/convos daemon
This will launch the Convos daemon that listens to incoming connections. The daemon process will continue to run in the background until you stop it manually.
After starting the daemon, go to your web browser and type the following URL in the address bar:
http://localhost:3000
This will open the Convos login page. Enter your IRC server details, username, and password to login to your IRC network.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Convos on your Arch Linux system. You can now use Convos as your primary IRC client and enjoy the modern and user-friendly interface that it provides.
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