How to Install Overleaf on Arch Linux

This tutorial will guide you on how to install Overleaf on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have:

• A running instance of Arch Linux
• A user account with sudo privileges
• An active internet connection

Step 1 - Update Your System

The first thing you need to do is update your system to ensure that you have the latest software.

You can update your system by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2 - Install Overleaf

To install Overleaf on Arch Linux, you will need to use the Yaourt package manager.

1. Open your terminal and type the following command to install Yaourt:

sudo pacman -S yaourt

2. Once the installation is complete, run the following command to install texlive-most which includes the most commonly used packages for LaTeX:

yaourt -S texlive-most

3. After installing texlive-most, run the following command to install Overleaf:

yaourt -S overleaf

>Note: During the installation process, you will be asked to provide your Overleaf credentials. If you don't have an account yet, you can sign up for one at the Overleaf website.

4. After the installation is complete, you can launch Overleaf by running the following command:

overleaf

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Overleaf on Arch Linux. With Overleaf, you can create and collaborate on LaTeX documents with ease.

Happy writing!

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