How to Install SickChill on EndeavourOS

SickChill is a media server that is used for downloading and managing TV shows. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install SickChill on EndeavourOS using the command line.

SickChill is available on the official website: https://sickchill.github.io/. You can download the source code or use the installation script.

In this tutorial, we will use the installation script.

Prerequisites

Before installing SickChill, you need to have the following:

  • EndeavourOS installed on your system.

  • A working internet connection.

Step 1: Open Terminal

To open a terminal in EndeavourOS, press Ctrl + Alt + T or search for Terminal in the search bar.

Step 2: Update Repositories

Update the repositories by running the following command in the terminal.

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 3: Install Git

Git is a version control system used for software development. Install Git using the following command.

sudo pacman -S git

Step 4: Install SickChill

Clone the SickChill repository using the following command.

git clone https://github.com/SickChill/SickChill.git

Change directory to the SickChill folder.

cd SickChill

Run the installation script.

python2 setup.py install

Step 5: Launch SickChill

To launch SickChill, run the following command.

python2 SickBeard.py

Alternatively, you can run the following command to launch SickChill in the background.

python2 SickBeard.py -d

Conclusion

You have successfully installed SickChill on EndeavourOS. You can now manage your TV shows using SickChill. Open your favorite browser and navigate to http://localhost:8081/ to access SickChill.