How to Install Kiwi IRC on Arch Linux

Kiwi IRC is a modern web client IRC client that can be used on various Linux distributions. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Kiwi IRC on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure to update your system using the command below:

sudo pacman -Syu

Install Dependencies

Kiwi IRC requires Node.js to run, so you need to install it first. Type the command below to install it on your system:

sudo pacman -S nodejs

Install Kiwi IRC

To install Kiwi IRC on Arch Linux, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the Kiwi IRC GitHub repository. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/kiwiirc/kiwiirc.git

2. Navigate to the newly created kiwiirc directory:

cd kiwiirc

3. Install the necessary packages. To do so, run the following command:

npm install

4. Then, build Kiwi IRC with the following:

npm run build

Launch Kiwi IRC

To launch Kiwi IRC, use the following command:

npm start

The above command will start the Kiwi IRC server. Go to your web browser and enter http://localhost:7778 in the address bar.

You will see the Kiwi IRC login page. Enter your IRC server, nickname, and channel details to connect.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Kiwi IRC is an excellent client for IRC users who want to have a modern web-based interface. You can easily install it on Arch Linux using the above steps.

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