How to Install Podgrab on Manjaro

Podgrab is a command-line podcast downloader that supports many audio formats. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of installing Podgrab on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before installing Podgrab, ensure that you have the following:

• A Manjaro OS machine
• Basic command-line proficiency

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Open the terminal and install the dependencies required for Podgrab with the following command:

$ sudo pacman -S git ffmpeg

Step 2: Clone Podgrab Repository

Next, clone the Podgrab repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/akhilrex/podgrab.git

Step 3: Navigate to Podgrab Directory

Navigate to the Podgrab directory with the following command:

$ cd podgrab

Step 4: Build Podgrab

Build Podgrab with the following command:

$ make

Step 5: Install Podgrab

Finally, install Podgrab with the following command:

$ sudo make install

Step 6: Usage

You can now use Podgrab to download your favorite podcasts. To download a podcast, specify the RSS feed URL with the following command:

$ podgrab http://rss.example.com

Podgrab will download the podcast and save it in the current directory.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've walked through the process of installing Podgrab on Manjaro. Now, you can enjoy downloading your favorite podcasts from the command-line.

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