How to Install Screaming Liquid Tiger on Manjaro

Screaming Liquid Tiger is an open-source tool that creates dynamic, liquid-looking backgrounds. Here's how to install it on Manjaro:

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Manjaro Linux installation.
• Git installed on your system.
• An internet connection.

Installation

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for it in the application launcher.

2. Clone the Screaming Liquid Tiger repository using the following command:

   git clone https://git.herrbischoff.com/screaming-liquid-tiger.git
   

3. Change to the Screaming Liquid Tiger directory by running the following command:

   cd screaming-liquid-tiger
   

4. Install the required dependencies using the following command:

   sudo pacman -S base-devel cmake pkg-config sdl2_ mixer
   

5. Use CMake to create the makefile:

   cmake .
   

6. Build the project:

   make
   

7. You can now run Screaming Liquid Tiger by running the following command:

   ./screaming-liquid-tiger
   

Congratulations! Screaming Liquid Tiger is now installed on your Manjaro system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install Screaming Liquid Tiger on your Manjaro system. You can now create beautiful, dynamic backgrounds that will make your system stand out.

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