How to Install Habitica on Manjaro

Habitica is a task and habit tracker which takes the form of a game. It allows you to set goals and earn rewards as you complete them. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Habitica on Manjaro.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing any software, it is important to ensure that your system is up-to-date. To update your Manjaro system, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all the packages on your system to their latest version.

Step 2: Install Node.js

To run Habitica on Manjaro, you need to install Node.js. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that allows you to run JavaScript on the server-side.

To install Node.js, open the terminal and enter the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm

This command will install Node.js and npm on your system.

Step 3: Install Habitica

After successfully installing Node.js, the next step is to install Habitica. To do this, open the terminal and enter the following command:

sudo npm install -g habitica

This command will install the latest version of Habitica on your system.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify that Habitica has been installed properly, open the terminal and enter the following command:

habitica

If Habitica has been installed correctly, you should see the login page in your default web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Habitica on Manjaro. You can now start using Habitica to track your daily habits and tasks, and earn rewards.

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