How to Install Sonarr on Manjaro

Sonarr is a TV series management tool that helps you download, organize, and monitor your TV shows automatically using an index or torrent sites, and it's accessible through your web browser or a mobile app. Here's how you can install Sonarr on Manjaro using the command-line interface.

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open a terminal window by searching for "Terminal" in the start menu or pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.

  2. Run a full update of your system to make sure it's up to date by entering the following command:

    sudo pacman -Syu
    
  3. Check if Mono is installed on your system by entering the following command:

    mono --version
    

    If Mono is not installed, you can install it by entering the following command:

    sudo pacman -S mono
    
  4. Install Sonarr from the software repository by entering the following command:

    sudo pacman -S sonarr
    

    This command will prompt you to install dependencies required by Sonarr. Type y and press Enter to continue.

  5. Start the Sonarr service by entering the following command:

    sudo systemctl start sonarr
    
  6. Enable the Sonarr service to start automatically at boot by entering the following command:

    sudo systemctl enable sonarr
    
  7. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8989 or http://:8989 to access the Sonarr web interface.

  8. The first time you access Sonarr, you may be prompted to set up your download client and indexer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  9. Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sonarr on Manjaro.

Conclusion

Sonarr is a great tool for automating the management of your TV series collection. With the above steps, you can easily install and set up Sonarr on Manjaro. Remember to keep your system up to date and secure by running regular updates using the package manager.

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