How to Install Bar Assistant on Manjaro

Bar Assistant is a simple and lightweight status bar for Linux desktops. It is easy to install and use, and provides quick access to system information and shortcuts. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps necessary to install Bar Assistant on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:

• A Manjaro Linux system
• An active internet connection

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

Bar Assistant depends on several libraries and packages that must be installed before installation. Open a terminal window and enter the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S git cmake libpulse libnotify libappindicator-gtk3 libdbusmenu-gtk3 libgee

Step 2 - Clone the Repository

Next, you will need to clone the Bar Assistant repository from GitHub. Enter the following command in the terminal to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/karlomikus/bar-assistant.git

This will create a new directory called "bar-assistant" in your home directory.

Step 3 - Build and Install

Navigate to the "bar-assistant" directory using the terminal and run the following commands:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

This will build and install Bar Assistant on your system.

Step 4 - Run Bar Assistant

To run Bar Assistant, enter the following command in the terminal:

bar-assistant

You should see the status bar pop-up at the top of your screen.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Bar Assistant on your Manjaro Linux system. You can now customize and add modules to the status bar to display useful information and shortcuts.