Grist is a cloud-based spreadsheet and database software that allows users to collaborate on data from anywhere. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Grist on Arch Linux.
Before installing Grist, ensure that your system is up-to-date. To update your system, run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
To install Grist on Arch Linux, you need to install some dependencies. Open your terminal and execute the following command to install the dependencies:
sudo pacman -S npm libxss libxtst nss alsa-lib xdg-utils
You can download the Grist archive from the official website or use the following command to download it using the terminal:
wget https://download.getgrist.com/grist-desktop-latest.tgz
After downloading, extract the archive to your desired location. To extract the archive, use the following command:
tar -xvf grist-desktop-latest.tgz
Now that we have extracted the Grist archive, navigate into the extracted directory and install Grist using the following command:
sudo npm install -g .
To launch Grist, execute the following command:
grist
Alternatively, you can launch Grist from the application menu or use the following command to launch Grist from the terminal:
xdg-open 'grist://'
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Grist on Arch Linux. You can now start using Grist to collaborate on data with your team.
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