How to Install Spruce on Manjaro

Spruce is a command-line tool for managing BOSH manifests. Here's how you can install it on Manjaro:

  1. Open a terminal window on your Manjaro system.
  2. Install Git by running the following command:
    sudo pacman -S git
    
  3. Install Ruby by running the following command:
    sudo pacman -S ruby
    
  4. Install RubyGems by running the following command:
    sudo pacman -S rubygems
    
  5. Install Bundler by running the following command:
    sudo gem install bundler
    
  6. Clone the Spruce repository by running the following command:
    git clone https://github.com/geofffranks/spruce.git
    
  7. Change into the Spruce directory by running the following command:
    cd spruce
    
  8. Install Spruce's dependencies by running the following command:
    bundle install
    
  9. Build and install the Spruce executable by running the following command:
    rake build
    
  10. Install the Spruce executable by running the following command:
sudo rake install
  1. Verify that Spruce is installed by running the following command:
spruce --version

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Spruce on Manjaro. You can now use this tool to manage your BOSH manifests.

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