How to Install SickChill on Arch Linux

SickChill is a popular video management application that enables you to automate and manage your TV shows. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SickChill on your Arch Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before you start following the steps in this tutorial, make sure that you have:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the necessary dependencies required by SickChill.

To install the dependencies, execute the following command:

$ sudo pacman -Sy python python-cheetah git ffmpeg

Step 2: Clone the SickChill Repository

Next, we need to clone the SickChill repository. Open the terminal and run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/SickChill/SickChill.git sickchill

Step 3: Install SickChill

After cloning the SickChill repository, move to the project's directory with the following command:

$ cd sickchill

Now, we will install the application with the following command:

$ python sickchill.py -v

Step 4: Access SickChill Web Interface

Finally, SickChill is installed on your system. You can access the web interface of the application by opening your web browser and entering http://localhost:8081 in the address bar.

You can then start configuring your TV shows and setting up your SickChill instance.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install SickChill application on Arch Linux. With this application, you can easily manage your TV shows and automate your media management tasks.

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