How to Install Leon on Manjaro

Leon is an open-source personal assistant that can help you with your day-to-day tasks, such as sending emails, setting reminders, and even searching for information on the internet. If you want to install Leon on your Manjaro operating system, here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To get started, you need to install some dependencies that Leon requires to run. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S git autoconf automake libtool pkgconfig libglib2.0-dev libpcre3-dev libcairo2-dev libgtk-3-dev libjson-glib-dev

Step 2: Clone Leon Repository

After installing the dependencies, you need to clone Leon's repository. Open the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Leon-Project/Leon.git

Step 3: Build and Install Leon

Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the project directory by running:

cd Leon

Next, build and install Leon by running:

./configure
make
sudo make install

The configure step can take some time, so be patient. If the process finishes without errors, then congratulations, you have successfully installed Leon!

Step 4: Run Leon

To use Leon, open the terminal and run:

leon

You will see the Leon interface, and you can start interacting with the personal assistant.

Conclusion

Installing Leon on Manjaro is relatively simple, and you can start using it to make your life easier. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official documentation or reach out to the Leon community for help.

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