Revolt is a free and open-source chat application that offers privacy, security, and customization options. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Revolt on EndeavourOS using the terminal.
Before installing any new software, it is important to update the system to ensure that all packages are up-to-date. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
Enter your password if prompted and wait for the system to update.
Revolt requires several dependencies to be installed on the system. Run the following commands to install them:
sudo pacman -S git nodejs npm
Next, we need to download the Revolt source code from the repository. Run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/revoltchat/revolt.git
This will create a new directory called revolt in your current working directory.
Navigate to the revolt directory using the following command:
cd revolt
Then install Revolt using npm:
npm install
This will download and install all the required dependencies for Revolt.
Once the installation is complete, you can run Revolt using the following command:
npm start
This will open the Revolt application. You can now sign in or create a new account.
In this tutorial, we learned how to install Revolt on EndeavourOS. Revolt is a powerful and flexible chat application that can be easily customized to meet your communication needs. With its advanced privacy and security settings, Revolt is a great option for anyone looking for a secure chat application.
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