LiveKit is an open-source platform that you can use to build and run WebRTC video applications. It is designed to simplify the process of creating real-time video conferencing applications, and it offers a range of features, such as screen sharing, recordings, and chat functionality.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing LiveKit on Arch Linux. These are the steps you need to follow:
Before you start installing LiveKit, it is essential to ensure that your system is up-to-date. Open your terminal and run the following commands:
sudo pacman -Syu
This command will update your system to the latest version, including all the necessary dependencies.
LiveKit requires several packages to run correctly. These packages include Go, Node.js, and Git. To install these packages, run the following command:
sudo pacman -S go nodejs git
This command will download and install Go, Node.js, and Git on your system.
Now that you have installed all the necessary packages, you can proceed to install LiveKit. Follow these steps:
Clone the LiveKit repository from GitHub using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/livekit/livekit-server.git
Change to the LiveKit directory using the following command:
cd livekit-server
Build the LiveKit binary using the following command:
make
Run the LiveKit server using the following command:
./livekit-server
If you've successfully installed LiveKit, you should see the following output:
Starting Livekit version ...
Listening on 0.0.0.0:7880
This indicates that LiveKit is running and ready to accept connections.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed LiveKit on your Arch Linux system. With LiveKit, you can now build your own real-time video conferencing applications. Enjoy!
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