Tutorial: How to install WeTTY on Arch Linux

WeTTY is a web-based terminal emulator for Linux that allows you to access your terminal from a web browser. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process for WeTTY on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to make sure that you have the following installed:

• Arch Linux
• Node.js (version 8 or later)
• Git

Step 1: Install dependencies

Open up a terminal and run the following command to install the dependencies required for WeTTY:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm git

Step 2: Clone WeTTY repository

Run the following command to clone the WeTTY repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/butlerx/wetty.git

Step 3: Install WeTTY

Navigate to the WeTTY directory that was created when you cloned the repository:

cd wetty

Then use npm to install WeTTY:

npm install

Step 4: Start the WeTTY service

To start the WeTTY service, run the following command:

node app.js -p 3000

This command tells WeTTY to listen on port 3000. You can choose any available port for this purpose.

Step 5: Access WeTTY in your browser

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see the WeTTY login screen. Enter your Arch Linux username and password to log in.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and accessed WeTTY on Arch Linux. Now you can access your terminal from any web browser. Enjoy!

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