How to Install Stump on Manjaro

Stump is an open-source window manager that is simple and lightweight, yet highly customizable. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Stump on a Manjaro Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have a Manjaro Linux system installed with the following requirements:

• Internet connection
• Terminal window

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Stump on Manjaro, you need to make sure that the necessary dependencies are installed on your system. Type the following command in your terminal window:

sudo pacman -S git make gcc xorg-xwininfo xorg-xprop

This command will install Git version control, Make build automation tool, GCC compiler, and Xorg utilities required by Stump.

Step 2: Clone Stump Repository

Now, clone the Stump repository from its official GitHub page using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/teleclimber/StumpWM.git

This command will download the latest Stump source code to your computer.

Step 3: Build and Install Stump

Once the Stump source code is downloaded, navigate to the Stump directory using the following command:

cd StumpWM/

Now, use the following command to build and install Stump:

sudo make install

This command will compile the Stump source code and install it to your system.

Step 4: Configure Stump

After installing Stump, you can configure it to your liking. Stump configuration is done using a file called ~/.stumpwmrc. You can create this file in your home directory using the following command:

nano ~/.stumpwmrc

This command will open a blank file in the Nano text editor. You can then add your desired Stump configuration.

Step 5: Start Stump

Finally, to start Stump, run the following command in your terminal window:

stumpwm

This command will start Stump window manager, and you can start customizing your desktop.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Stump on your Manjaro Linux system. Stump is a powerful and lightweight window manager that can enhance your desktop experience. Configure Stump to your liking, and enjoy using it on your Manjaro system.

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