How to Install Lila on EndeavourOS

Lila is an open-source web interface for the online chess server Lichess.org. It allows users to play chess, view live games, and access statistics.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Lila on EndeavourOS.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any new software on your system, it's always a good idea to update your package list and packages.

sudo pacman -Syu

Type your password if prompted.

This command updates your system packages to their latest versions.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Before you can install Lila, you need to install some dependencies. Run the following command in your terminal.

sudo pacman -S git sbt

This will install Git, which is required to clone the Lila repository, and SBT, which is required to build the project.

Step 3: Clone the Lila Repository

Now that you have the required packages installed, you can clone the Lila repository. Run the following command in your terminal.

git clone https://github.com/ornicar/lila.git

This will clone the Lila repository to your current working directory.

Step 4: Build Lila

Now that you have cloned the Lila repository, you need to build the project. Change your working directory to the Lila directory by typing:

cd lila/

Now run the following command in your terminal.

sbt compile stage

This will compile the Lila source code and generate the necessary files to run the application.

Step 5: Start Lila

Now that Lila is built, you can start the application by running the following command in your terminal.

./target/universal/stage/bin/lila

This will start the Lila application.

Step 6: Access Lila

Lila should be accessible by navigating to http://localhost:9000/ in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and run Lila on your EndeavourOS system. You can now play chess, view live games, and access statistics using the Lila web interface.