How to Install Dispatch on Arch Linux

Dispatch is a tool that enables you to manage multiple SSH connections easily. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Dispatch on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

Installing Dispatch

To install Dispatch on Arch Linux, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Dispatch requires some dependencies to be installed on your system. To install these dependencies, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S go git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Next, you need to clone the Dispatch repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/khlieng/dispatch.git

Step 3: Building Dispatch

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the Dispatch directory using the following command:

cd dispatch

Now, build Dispatch using the following command:

make

Step 4: Install Dispatch

Now, you can install Dispatch on your system by running the following command:

sudo make install

This command will install Dispatch on your system.

Step 5: Check the Installation

To verify if Dispatch is installed successfully, run the following command:

dispatch help

If Dispatch is installed successfully, you will see the help menu of Dispatch.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Dispatch on Arch Linux. Dispatch is an essential tool for managing multiple SSH connections, and it enables you to connect with ease.

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