How to Install KeeWeb on Arch Linux

KeeWeb is a cross-platform password manager that supports KeePass databases. In this tutorial, we will cover the step-by-step process of installing KeeWeb on Arch Linux.

Requirements

Before starting with the installation process, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Arch Linux is installed
• You have a stable internet connection

Step 1: Update system packages

Before you start installing KeeWeb, it's important to update your system packages to the latest version. Run the following commands to do this:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all the installed packages on your system.

Step 2: Install Node.js and NPM

KeeWeb is an Electron app that runs on Node.js, so you need to install Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager) on your system to run it. To install these packages, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm

This command will install Node.js and NPM on your Arch Linux system.

Step 3: Download and extract KeeWeb

Now that you've installed Node.js and NPM, it's time to download and extract the KeeWeb application. Run the following commands to download the latest version of KeeWeb from their official website:

wget https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/releases/download/v1.15.9/KeeWeb-1.15.9.linux.x64.tar.gz

This command will download the KeeWeb tarball package on your system.

Next, extract the downloaded tarball package using the following command:

tar -xzf KeeWeb-1.15.9.linux.x64.tar.gz

This command will extract KeeWeb files into a directory named KeeWeb-1.15.9.linux.x64.

Step 4: Move KeeWeb to the applications folder

Now that you've extracted the KeeWeb files, it's time to move them to the applications folder. Run the following commands to do this:

sudo mv KeeWeb-1.15.9.linux.x64/ /opt/KeeWeb
sudo ln -s /opt/KeeWeb/KeeWeb /usr/bin/keeweb

The first command will move the KeeWeb files to the /opt/KeeWeb directory, and the second command will create a symbolic link to the KeeWeb binary in the /usr/bin directory.

Step 5: Launch KeeWeb

You are now ready to launch KeeWeb. Run the following command to launch KeeWeb on your Arch Linux system:

keeweb

This will launch the KeeWeb application, and you can start using it to manage your passwords.

Conclusion

That's it! You've successfully installed KeeWeb on your Arch Linux system, and you can now use it to manage your passwords easily. If you want to uninstall KeeWeb, simply remove its directory /opt/KeeWeb and the symbolic link /usr/bin/keeweb.

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