How to Install Audiobookshelf on Manjaro

Audiobookshelf is an open-source application that allows you to browse and listen to audiobooks. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to install Audiobookshelf on Manjaro.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before installing Audiobookshelf, make sure that your system has the necessary dependencies installed. Type the following command in the terminal to install the required packages:

sudo pacman -S git npm nodejs

Enter your password when prompted and press Enter to continue.

Step 2: Clone the Audiobookshelf Repository

Next, you need to clone the Audiobookshelf repository to your computer. Enter the following command in the terminal to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/audiobookshelf/audiobookshelf.git

Step 3: Install Required NPM Packages

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the audiobookshelf directory using the following command:

cd audiobookshelf

Next, you need to install the required NPM packages. Type the following command in the terminal to install the dependencies:

npm install

Step 4: Run Audiobookshelf

After installing the required dependencies, you can start Audiobookshelf by typing the following command in the terminal:

npm start

This will launch Audiobookshelf on your computer. You can now browse and listen to your favorite audiobooks.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Audiobookshelf on Manjaro Linux. We hope this tutorial was helpful. Enjoy listening to your audiobooks!

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