How to Install Automatisch on Manjaro

Automatisch is a tool that helps automate certain repetitive tasks on WordPress websites. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Automatisch on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Manjaro installation
  • A terminal emulator
  • Access to the internet

Step 1: Update the system

The first step is to ensure that your system is up to date. Run the following command to update your packages:

sudo pacman -Syu

This will ask you for your password and then update your system.

Step 2: Install PHP

Automatisch requires PHP to run. Run the following command to install PHP:

sudo pacman -S php

This will install PHP and its dependencies.

Step 3: Install Composer

Composer is a dependency manager for PHP that is used to install Automatisch. Run the following command to install Composer:

sudo pacman -S composer

Step 4: Clone the Automatisch repository

Next, you need to clone the Automatisch repository to your local machine. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/automatisch-io/automatisch.git

This will create a new directory called automatisch in your current directory.

Step 5: Install Automatisch

Change into the automatisch directory and run the following command to install Automatisch:

composer install

This will install all the necessary packages and dependencies for Automatisch.

Step 6: Configure Automatisch

In order to use Automatisch, you need to configure it by creating a .env file in the root directory of the automatisch folder. Copy the example .env file by running the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Then, open the .env file and modify the variables to match your setup.

Step 7: Test Automatisch

To test if Automatisch is working, run the following command:

php artisan serve

This will start a local web server that you can visit in your web browser at http://localhost:8000. If everything is working properly, you will see the Automatisch dashboard.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Automatisch on Manjaro!