Tutorial: How to Install Overcast on Manjaro

Overcast is a simple audio player for Linux operated by keyboard commands. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Overcast on your Manjaro system.

Prerequisites

You will need to have Manjaro installed on your device with access to the internet and a command terminal.

Installation Steps

1. Open the terminal on your Manjaro device.

2. Add the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S git gcc make pkg-config sdl2

3. Clone the Overcast repository from GitHub by entering the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/AndrewChilds/overcast.git

4. Once the cloning is complete, navigate to the overcast directory using the cd command:

cd overcast

5. Proceed to install Overcast by executing the make command:

make

6. Finally, you can run Overcast by entering the following command:

./overcast

7. You have successfully installed Overcast on your Manjaro system.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Overcast is a straightforward audio player that runs on keyboard commands. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please consult the official documentation or seek further assistance from the Overcast community.

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