Installing Monica on Arch Linux

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Monica on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Arch Linux is installed
• Access to a terminal with sudo privileges
• Basic knowledge of navigating and editing files in the terminal

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies for Monica on Arch Linux. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo pacman -S git php php-gd php-intl php-pdo php-mbstring composer make

Step 2: Clone the Monica Repository

Next, clone the Monica repository to your Arch Linux machine using git.

git clone https://github.com/monicahq/monica.git

Step 3: Install the PHP Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository directory and use the composer to install the required PHP packages.

cd monica && composer install

Step 4: Configure the .env File

Copy the example .env file and create a new .env file. You can use the following command to create the new file:

cp .env.example .env

Next, open the .env file using your preferred text editor and modify the following values to fit your environment:

DB_DATABASE=your_database_name
DB_USERNAME=your_database_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password

Step 5: Create the Database and Run the Migrations

After configuring the .env file, run the following commands to create the database and run the migrations:

php artisan db:create
php artisan migrate

Step 6: Generate Encryption Keys

Run the following command to generate a new encryption key:

php artisan key:generate

Step 7: Serve the Application

Finally, start the web server using the following command:

php artisan serve

The application should now be accessible at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should have successfully installed Monica on an Arch Linux system. You can now start using Monica to manage your contacts and relationships.