How to Install Mina on Arch Linux

Mina is a fast, deployer and server automation tool that helps developers to automate their tasks such as deploying applications, running remote commands, and much more. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Mina on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, you need to fulfill the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install Ruby

Mina is written in Ruby, so the first step is to install Ruby. Run the following command to install Ruby:

sudo pacman -S ruby

Verify the installation by running the following command:

ruby --version

The output should look like this:

ruby 3.0.2p107 (2021-07-07 revision 0db68f0233) [x86_64-linux]

Step 2: Install Mina

To install Mina, run the following command:

gem install mina

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Verify the installation of Mina by running the following command:

mina --version

The output should look like this:

Mina version x.x.x

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mina on Arch Linux. You can now use Mina to automate your tasks such as deploying applications, running remote commands, and much more.

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