How to Install Dashy on Manjaro

Dashy is a web-based dashboard that allows you to monitor your server and other resources. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Dashy on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need:

Step 1: Update the system

Open your terminal and execute the following command to update your system:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update your system packages to their latest versions.

Step 2: Install Git

Execute the following command to install Git:

sudo pacman -S git

This command will install Git on your Manjaro Linux machine.

Step 3: Install Node.js and npm

You will need to install Node.js and npm to enable the Dashy installation. Execute the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm

This command will install both Node.js and npm on your machine.

Step 4: Clone the Dashy Repository

Clone the Dashy repository from GitHub by executing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/lissy93/dashy.git

This command will clone the repository onto your machine.

Step 5: Install the Required Dependencies

Ensure you are inside the cloned repository folder on your terminal and install the required dependencies by executing the following command:

npm install

This command will install all the necessary dependencies for Dashy.

Step 6: Run Dashy

Run the Dashy by executing the following command:

npm start

This command will launch Dashy on your local server.

Step 7: Open Dashy in Your Web Browser

Open your web browser and go to the following URL:

http://localhost:3000/

This URL will launch Dashy on your browser, and you can start using the dashboard to monitor your system.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can successfully install and run Dashy on your Manjaro Linux machine. With Dashy, you can easily track and monitor your server and other resources.

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