CopyParty is a Python-based, self-hosted file transfer and organization tool that runs on various platforms including Linux. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of CopyParty on Manjaro.
Before you proceed with the installation process, you need to ensure that your Manjaro system is up to date and that the following packages are installed:
To install these packages, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo pacman -Sy python python-pip git
Follow the steps below to install CopyParty on Manjaro:
Clone the CopyParty repository from GitHub by running the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git
Navigate to the cloned repository directory and install the required Python packages using pip:
cd copyparty
pip install -r requirements.txt
To run CopyParty, use the following command in the terminal:
python -m copyparty.server
CopyParty will now be accessible via your web browser at http://localhost:3923/.
Note that the default username and password are admin and admin, respectively. It is recommended that you change these login credentials.
You have successfully installed CopyParty on Manjaro. You can now use the tool to transfer and organize files as desired.
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