How to Install Golinks on Arch Linux
Golinks is a command-line tool that allows you to create custom shortcuts for URLs, making it easier to access frequently visited pages. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install golinks on Arch Linux.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation process, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
- Arch Linux installed and up-to-date
- Git installed
- Go installed
Step 1: Clone the Repository
To install golinks on your Arch Linux system, you need to first clone the repository from the git.mills.io website. Open the terminal and run the following command:
git clone https://git.mills.io/prologic/golinks.git
This command will clone the golinks repository to your current working directory.
Step 2: Build and Install Golinks
Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the golinks directory by running the following command:
cd golinks
Next, use the following command to build and install golinks:
go install
This command will build the golinks executable file and install it to your Go bin directory.
Step 3: Verify the Installation
After the installation is complete, you can verify golinks is installed on your system by running the following command:
golinks --version
This command should return the version number of golinks that you have installed.
Step 4: Usage
With golinks installed, you can start using it to create your custom shortcuts. For example, if you want to create a shortcut for the Google homepage, you can run the following command:
golinks add g google.com
This command will create a shortcut for google.com with the name "g." Now, whenever you want to access Google, you can simply run the following command:
golinks g
This will open your default browser and take you to the Google homepage.
Conclusion
That's it! Now you know how to install golinks on Arch Linux and create custom shortcuts for your favorite URLs. Golinks can be a powerful tool that can save you time and make your browsing experience more efficient.