How to Install Sharry on Arch Linux

Sharry is a free and open-source file-sharing platform for secure sharing of files. It is built in Scala and offers features like encryption, password protection, and more. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Sharry on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• A non-root user with sudo privileges
• Git
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 11 or later

Step 1: Update System

Before installing any packages, it is recommended to update the system packages to the latest version. To do this, run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Git

Sharry is hosted on GitHub, and Git is required to clone the repository. Install Git using the following command:

sudo pacman -S git

Step 3: Install JDK

Sharry requires JDK version 11 or later. To install JDK on Arch Linux, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S jdk-openjdk

Step 4: Clone the Repository

The next step is to clone the Sharry repository. Open the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/eikek/sharry.git

This will clone the entire repository in the current directory.

Step 5: Build Sharry

Move to the Sharry directory and build the Sharry package using the following commands:

cd sharry
./sbt assembly

This step will take some time to complete, depending on your system's speed and internet connection.

Step 6: Run Sharry

Once the build process is completed, run the Sharry package with the following command:

java -jar target/scala-2.13/sharry.jar

You will see the output of Sharry starting up, and you can access the web interface by opening a browser and browsing to the following URL: http://localhost:8080.

Step 7: Configure Sharry

To configure Sharry, you need to create a configuration file. Copy the following command to create a default configuration file:

cp src/main/resources/sharry.conf.sample sharry.conf

You can now edit the sharry.conf file according to your needs.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sharry on your Arch Linux system. You can now start using Sharry to share files securely. If you face any issues, refer to the official Sharry documentation or reach out to the Sharry community for help.

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