How to Install Wakapi in Arch Linux

Introduction

Wakapi is an open-source development metrics tool that provides a way to measure productivity levels of a software project by tracking git repositories. If you want to measure your productivity level, you can easily download and configure Wakapi on your system.

Prerequisites

• Latest version of Arch Linux
• A system with at least 2 GB of RAM
• A stable internet connection

Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any package, it's always a good idea to ensure that your system is up-to-date. Open the terminal and run the following command to update your package list and upgrade packages:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install dependencies

To install Wakapi, you will need to install some dependencies first. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pacman -S git sqlite php php-ctype php-gd php-intl php-pdo php-sqlite

Step 3: Clone the Repository

The next step is to clone the Wakapi repository to your machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/muety/wakapi.git

Step 4: Install Composer

Composer is a PHP dependency manager that helps you to manage and install PHP dependencies. You can download and install Composer using the following command:

sudo pacman -S composer

Step 5: Install Wakapi

To install Wakapi, you need to navigate to the wakapi directory and install the dependencies using Composer. Use the following command to change to the Wakapi directory:

cd wakapi

Then, use the following command to install the PHP dependencies using Composer:

composer install --no-dev --optimize-autoloader

Step 6: Configure Wakapi

Next, configure Wakapi’s environment variables using the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Step 7: Generate the Application Key

Run the following command to generate the application key:

php artisan key:generate

Step 8: Configure the database

Wakapi stores its data in a SQLite database. Use the following command to create the database:

touch database/database.sqlite

Next, configure the database settings by editing the environment variables in the .env file with your database credentials:

DB_CONNECTION=sqlite
DB_DATABASE=/path/to/database.sqlite

Step 9: Migrate the database

To perform the database migration, use the following command:

php artisan migrate --seed

Step 10: Start the server

Finally, start the server using the following command:

php artisan serve

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Wakapi on your Arch Linux machine. You can now navigate to your preferred browser and access your Wakapi dashboard.