How to Install Strapi on Arch Linux

Strapi is an open-source content management system that helps you build, deploy, and manage your applications. Here are the steps to install Strapi on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following software installed on your system:

• Node.js 10.x or later
• Node Package Manager (npm)
• SQLite

Installation Process

1. First, open a terminal window on your Arch Linux system.

2. Install SQLite if not already present by typing:

   sudo pacman -S sqlite 
   

3. Install Node.js if not already present by typing:

   sudo pacman -S nodejs 
   

4. Now, install the Strapi CLI by running the following command:

   npm install strapi@beta -g
   

5. Once the Strapi CLI is installed, create a new Strapi project by typing:

   strapi new my-project --quickstart
   

   Replace my-project with the desired name of your project.

6. After executing the above command, Strapi should generate a new project using SQLite as the database by default.

7. Next, navigate to the project directory by typing:

   cd my-project
   

8. Finally, start your Strapi application by running the following command:

   strapi start
   

9. You will be able to access your Strapi application on your browser at http://localhost:1337/admin.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Strapi on your Arch Linux system.