How to Install Fussel on Arch Linux

Fussel is a lightweight and fast file manager primarily written in Python. It is open-source software that enables the user to browse, manage, and edit files and directories on their system.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Fussel on Arch Linux using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed to the installation, make sure that the following requirements are satisfied:

• You have a running instance of Arch Linux on your system.
• A terminal with sudo access.

Installation Process

Follow the below steps to install Fussel on your Arch Linux system:

1. Update System

Before we start installing packages, always ensure that your system is up-to-date. To update, open the terminal and run the below command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command updates the package list and all the installed packages on your system.

2. Installation

The required packages can be installed with the following command:

sudo pacman -S python-pip git

3. Clone the Fussel Repository

After installing essential packages, we will install Fussel. Go to the terminal and use the below-given command to clone the Fussel repository to your system.

git clone https://github.com/cbenning/fussel.git

4. Install Required Dependencies

Now, navigate to the cloned repository by running the below command:

cd fussel

Then, install the dependencies of Fussel using the below-given command:

sudo pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Launch Using Fussel

After completing the installation and dependencies, run the below command to launch Fussel on your system:

./fussel.py

Once you execute the command, Fussel will start running on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Fussel on Arch Linux. Fussel not only provides the user with file management and editing capabilities but also allows for personalized configuration. You can extend its features by tweaking the configuration files.