How to Install Hindsight on Manjaro

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Hindsight on Manjaro. Hindsight is a web-based platform from Mozilla that allows users to view their browsing history in a more organized fashion. It is designed to help users retrieve information from their history with ease.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Manjaro Linux
• A web browser such as Firefox, Google Chrome, or Chromium
• An active Internet connection

Step 1: Update Packages

The first step is to update the system's packages to ensure that we have the latest versions installed. Open the terminal window and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all of your installed packages to ensure that your system is up-to-date.

Step 2: Install Node.js

Hindsight is built on Node.js, so we need to install it first. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm

This command will install Node.js and its package manager, npm.

Step 3: Install Git

The next step is to install Git, which we will use to clone the Hindsight repository. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S git

This command will install Git on your system.

Step 4: Clone Hindsight Repository

Now we will clone the Hindsight repository using Git. Go to the directory where you want to clone the repository and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/mozilla-services/hindsight.git

This command will clone the Hindsight repository to your local directory.

Step 5: Install Dependencies

To install the dependencies for Hindsight, navigate to the cloned directory and run the following command:

cd hindsight
npm install

This command will install all the dependencies required to run Hindsight.

Step 6: Start the Hindsight Server

To start the Hindsight server, run the following command in the terminal:

npm start

This command will start the Hindsight server which can be accessed by going to http://localhost:5000 in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hindsight on your Manjaro system. Now you can view your browsing history in a more organized manner with the Hindsight platform.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!