In this tutorial, we will go over the step-by-step instructions on how to install The Lounge client on EndeavourOS. The Lounge is a web-based IRC client that provides a modern user interface and advanced features.
Before we begin, you must have:
Open the Linux terminal and run the following command to install Node.js:
sudo pacman -S nodejs npm
Next, we will install The Lounge by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo npm install -g thelounge
This command will download and install The Lounge client.
To start The Lounge, run the following command:
thelounge start
This command will start The Lounge on your server, and you can access it by typing your server IP address, followed by the port number 9000 in your web browser address bar.
Once you’ve opened The Lounge, you will need to configure it. The default location for The Lounge configuration file is ~/.lounge/config.js.
You can edit the configuration file using any text editor. For example, to use a custom port number, add the following line to your configuration file:
"public": {
"host": "0.0.0.0",
"port": 8080
},
With The Lounge installed and configured, you can now start using it to connect to your IRC networks.
The Lounge is an excellent web-based IRC client that provides a powerful set of features and a modern interface. With its easy installation and configuration process, it is a great choice for anyone looking for an intuitive and user-friendly IRC client.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install The Lounge on EndeavourOS. By following these simple steps, you can quickly set up a powerful and user-friendly IRC client on your Linux server.
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