How to Install Radarr on Arch Linux

Radarr is a free, open-source software that helps you manage and download your movies automatically. Here is a tutorial to install Radarr on Arch Linux:

Prerequisites

  • A working Arch Linux installation.
  • A terminal window.

Step 1: Install .NET Core SDK

Radarr runs on .NET Core, so you need to install it first. Open your terminal and run the command:

sudo pacman -S dotnet-sdk

Step 2: Install Radarr

To download and install Radarr, you can follow these steps:

  1. Add the Radarr repository to your list of repositories:
echo 'Server = https://radarr.servarr.com/v1/update/master/linux-packages-arch/ /' >/etc/pacman.d/20-radarr-video.list
  1. Refresh your package list:
sudo pacman -Sy
  1. Install Radarr:
sudo pacman -S radarr

Step 3: Configure Radarr

Radarr requires a configuration file to run. You can either edit the default file or copy it to a new file name. To copy the default file, run the following command:

sudo cp /usr/share/radarr/appsettings.json /etc/radarr

To edit the default file, run the following command:

sudo nano /usr/share/radarr/appsettings.json

In the configuration file, add your download client details and media library location.

Step 4: Start Radarr

To start Radarr, run the command:

sudo systemctl start radarr.service

To make sure that Radarr starts automatically on boot, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable radarr.service

Conclusion

Radarr should now be installed and running on your Arch Linux system. You can access it by opening your web browser and going to http://localhost:7878. From there, you can configure your settings and start downloading your movies automatically.