How to Install Goeland on Arch Linux

Goeland is a simple and lightweight command-line tool for capturing screenshots on Linux systems. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install and use Goeland on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure that the following requirements are met:

• You have a working Arch Linux installation
• You have a stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Goeland requires the following dependencies to be installed on your Arch Linux system:

• libx11
• libxinerama
• libxft
• libxrandr
• libxtst

You can install these dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S libx11 libxinerama libxft libxrandr libxtst

Step 2: Clone Goeland from Github

We will install Goeland by cloning it from its Github repository. To do so, run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/slurdge/goeland.git

This will clone the Goeland repository to your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Goeland

Navigate to the cloned Goeland directory by running the following command:

cd goeland

Next, build the Goeland binary by running the following command:

make

Finally, install Goeland by running the following command:

sudo make install

This will install Goeland to your Arch Linux system.

Step 4: Test Goeland

To test Goeland, run the following command:

goeland

This will capture a screenshot of your entire screen and save it in the current working directory as a PNG file.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Goeland on your Arch Linux system. Goeland is now ready for use. If you have any questions or face issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the Goeland Github documentation or seek help from the Arch Linux community.