How to Install MiAOU on Manjaro

MiAOU is a real-time chat application that allows you to communicate with people in groups, private messages, and channels. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MiAOU on Manjaro.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

MiAOU depends on several packages. To install them, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S git rsync gcc make nodejs yarn

This command will install Git, Rsync, GCC, Make, Node.js, and Yarn.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Next, we need to clone the MiAOU repository. To do so, run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/Canop/miaou.git

This will clone the repository to the current directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies and Build

To install MiAOU's dependencies and build the project, navigate to the cloned repository directory in the terminal and run:

cd miaou
yarn install
npm run build

This will download and install all required dependencies followed by building the project.

Step 4: Start MiAOU

Once the build is complete, you can now start MiAOU by running:

npm start

This will start the MiAOU server and output a URL to the console.

Step 5: Access the MiAOU Application

Finally, you can access the MiAOU application by opening a web browser and navigating to the URL printed to the console by the server. Enter your MiAOU credentials, and you're all set!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully installed MiAOU on Manjaro. You can now enjoy the benefits of real-time chat with your friends and colleagues.

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