How to Install FX on Arch Linux

FX is a command-line tool that helps you to view JSON data in a more readable format. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install FX on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• An Arch Linux system
• A terminal application

Installing FX on Arch Linux

You can use the following steps to install FX on Arch Linux.

1. First, make sure your system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

2. Once the update is completed, download the FX package from the GitHub page using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/metrue/fx.git

3. Change your directory to the FX folder by running the following command:

cd fx

4. Next, install the required dependencies:

yarn install

If you don't have Yarn installed on your Arch Linux system, use the following command to install the package:

sudo pacman -S yarn

5. Build the FX package:

yarn build

6. Finally, install the FX package on your system using the following command:

sudo npm install -g

After the installation is complete, you can confirm if FX is installed on your system by running the following command:

fx -V

This command will display the version of the FX package installed on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed FX on your Arch Linux system. You can now use FX to view JSON data in a more readable format. If you encounter any issues, refer to the official FX documentation or leave a comment below.

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