How to Install ARRCON on Manjaro

ARRCON is an open-source utility used for controlling and remotely accessing your Linux-based machines. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install ARRCON on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • A Manjaro-based machine.
  • A stable Internet connection.
  • A valid sudo user account.

Installation Instructions

Now let's start with installation:

Step 1: Update System Packages

Make sure that the Manjaro system packages on your machine are up-to-date.

To update your Manjaro system, open the terminal window, and type the following command.

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Packages

ARRCON requires several packages to be installed on your Manjaro machine before it can run smoothly. Use the following command to install them.

sudo pacman -S git python python-pip python-virtualenv python-psutil

Step 3: Clone ARRCON Repository

Go to the terminal window and use the following command to download ARRCON from the GitHub repository.

git clone https://github.com/radj307/ARRCON.git

Step 4: Navigate to ARRCON Directory

Navigate to the downloaded ARRCON directory using the following command:

cd ARRCON

Step 5: Create and Activate Virtual Environment

Now create a virtual environment for ARRCON and activate the environment by using the following commands:

virtualenv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Step 6: Install ARRCON Dependencies

ARRCON requires some dependencies to run smoothly. Use the following command to install the dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 7: Start ARRCON Server

Now start the ARRCON server using the following command:

python arrcon_server.py

Step 8: Access ARRCON Web Interface

Now that ARRCON is up and running, you can access its web interface at the following URL:

http://localhost:5000

You can also access ARRCON from other machines on your network. You will have to replace "localhost" with the IP address of the machine running ARRCON, like this:

http://<ARRCON_HOST_IP>:5000

Conclusion

ARRCON is now successfully installed and ready to use on your Manjaro machine. You can use ARRCON to remotely access your Linux machine and control it from anywhere.