How to Install Kong in Arch Linux

Kong is a widely used Open-source platform designed to manage, secure and extend APIs and microservices. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Kong on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the Kong installation process, ensure that your Arch Linux environment is up-to-date. Execute the following command to update your system:

$ sudo pacman -Syu

Installing Kong

To install Kong on Arch Linux, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Install Luarocks

Kong is built using Lua programming language, and LuaRocks is a package manager for Lua modules. Execute the following command to install it:

$ sudo pacman -S luarocks

Step 2: Install Kong

Execute the below command in the terminal to install Kong:

$ sudo luarocks install kong

Kong and all its dependencies will be downloaded and installed on your system.

Step 3: Verify the Kong Installation

To verify the installation of Kong, run the following command:

$ kong version

This command will display the installed version of Kong. If Kong is correctly installed, you will a similar output:

0.35.1

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have seen how to install Kong on Arch Linux. With Kong installed, you can move forward with securing and managing your APIs and microservices. If you face any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official Kong documentation or seek support from the Kong community.