How to Install Neko on Arch Linux

Neko is a simple yet powerful tool that allows you to execute shell commands or scripts remotely over SSH. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install Neko on Arch Linux using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Neko, you need to ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• You have a running installation of Arch Linux
• You have a user account with sudo privileges
• You have an active internet connection

Installing Neko

To install Neko, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T

2. Update your system's package database and upgrade your packages to the latest version using the following command:

   sudo pacman -Syu
   

3. Install the git package, which you will need to download the Neko source code:

   sudo pacman -S git
   

4. Clone the Neko repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/m1ckey/neko
   

5. Navigate to the neko directory using the following command:

   cd neko
   

6. Build and install Neko using the following command:

   makepkg -si
   

This will download any required dependencies, compile the code, and install the package on your system.

Using Neko

With Neko installed, you can start using it to execute commands on remote machines. To do this, use the neko command followed by the IP address or hostname of the remote machine, like so:

neko example.com

This will establish an SSH connection with the remote machine and bring up a prompt where you can enter your command. For example, to list the files in the home directory of the remote machine, you can enter:

ls ~

Neko can also be used to execute entire scripts remotely. To do this, pass the name of the script to the neko command as an argument:

neko example.com myscript.sh

This will upload the myscript.sh file to the remote machine and execute it. Note that you may need to grant execute permissions to the script file before running it remotely.

Conclusion

With Neko installed on your Arch Linux system, you can easily execute commands or scripts remotely over SSH. This can be incredibly useful for managing servers or accessing remote machines without having to physically be there. With a little practice, you'll soon be using Neko like a pro!

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