How to install Planka on Arch Linux

Planka is a task management tool that aims to be minimal yet powerful. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Planka on Arch Linux.

Step 1: Update repository index

Before installing anything, it is always a good idea to update the repository index. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Enter your password when prompted.

Step 2: Install dependencies

Planka requires Node.js, npm and git to be installed. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm git

Step 3: Clone Planka repository

Next, clone Planka repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/plankanban/planka.git

Step 4: Install Planka

Navigate to the Planka directory using the following command:

cd planka

Install Planka using npm:

npm install

Step 5: Start Planka

Finally, start Planka using the following command:

npm run start

Planka should now be running on your Arch Linux machine. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access it.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Planka on Arch Linux. Now you can start using this powerful task management tool to keep track of your tasks in a minimal and efficient way.

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