How to Install MicroBin on Arch Linux

MicroBin is a simple and lightweight paste server written in Go. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing and running it on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you need to have the following installed on your system:

• Arch Linux
• Git (to clone the repository)
• Go (to build and run the application)

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, open your terminal and clone the MicroBin repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/szabodanika/microbin.git

This command will download the MicroBin source code from GitHub to your local machine.

Step 2: Build the Application

To build the application, navigate to the microbin directory and run the following command:

go build

This command will compile the MicroBin application and create an executable file called microbin.

Step 3: Run the Application

Now that the application has been built, you can run it using the following command:

./microbin

This will start the MicroBin server on your local machine, listening on port 8080 by default.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify that the installation was successful, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080. You should see the MicroBin home page.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MicroBin on Arch Linux.

Conclusion

MicroBin is a simple and lightweight paste server that is easy to install and use. By following the steps in this tutorial, you should now have a working instance of MicroBin running on your Arch Linux machine.