Unison is a file-synchronization tool that allows you to keep two or more folders in sync with each other. This tutorial will show you how to install Unison on EndeavourOS.
Before we get started, make sure you have the following:
Before installing software, it is always a good idea to update the system. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
This will update the package database and upgrade any installed packages on your system.
Unison is available in the EndeavourOS repositories, so you can easily install it using the pacman package manager. Run the following command to install Unison:
sudo pacman -S unison
This will download and install Unison and any required dependencies.
To use Unison, you will need to create a profile that specifies the folders to be synchronized. Create a file named .unison in your home directory with the following contents:
root = /home/<username>/folder1
root = /home/<username>/folder2
path = .*
ignore = Name {.git}
Replace <username> with your actual username, and change /folder1 and /folder2 to the folders you want to synchronize. In this example, we are synchronizing the entire contents of both folders.
The path parameter specifies which files and folders to include in the synchronization. .* includes all files and folders, but you can use a more specific regular expression if you want to include only certain files or folders.
The ignore parameter specifies which files and folders to exclude from the synchronization. In this example, we are excluding the .git folder from each root.
Now that Unison is installed and configured, you can use it to synchronize your folders. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
unison
Unison will compare the contents of the two folders and prompt you to confirm any changes that need to be made. Follow the prompts to synchronize your folders.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install and configure Unison on EndeavourOS. Unison is a powerful tool for keeping two or more folders in sync, and it can be customized to suit your specific needs. With this knowledge, you can now keep your files organized and up to date across multiple devices.
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