How to Install xBrowserSync on Arch Linux

xBrowserSync is a free and open-source software that allows you to synchronize your bookmarks, history, and passwords across different browsers and platforms. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process on Arch Linux.

Step 1: Install Node.js and Git

Before installing xBrowserSync, you need to have Node.js and Git installed on your system. If you don't have these packages already installed, you can do so by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs git

Step 2: Download xBrowserSync

Next, you need to download xBrowserSync from the official website. You can do this by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/xBrowserSync/API.git

This will create a new directory called API in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the API directory and install the required dependencies by running the following command:

cd API
npm install

This will install all the necessary packages and dependencies.

Step 4: Start xBrowserSync

Finally, start the xBrowserSync server by running the following command:

npm start

This will start the xBrowserSync server on port 8080. You can access the xBrowserSync web interface by navigating to http://localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Step 5: Configure xBrowserSync

Once you have successfully installed xBrowserSync, you can configure it to suit your needs. You can create an account, import/export bookmarks, and choose which devices and browsers to sync.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install xBrowserSync on Arch Linux. xBrowserSync is a great tool for synchronizing your bookmarks, history, and passwords across multiple browsers and devices.