How to Install Cowyo on Manjaro

Cowyo is an open-source, easily deployable, straightforward wiki built with Go. This tutorial will demonstrate how to install Cowyo on your Manjaro system.

Prerequisites

Before installing Cowyo, ensure the following requirements are met:

• A Manjaro operating system installed on your computer
• An internet connection
• Root access or a user with sudo privileges

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install Cowyo on your Manjaro system:

Step 1: Update System Packages

Update the system packages by typing the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Cowyo depends on git and Go to compile and run the code. You can install these dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S git go

Step 3: Clone Cowyo Repository

Clone the Cowyo repository into your local directory by typing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/schollz/cowyo.git

Step 4: Build and Run Cowyo

Navigate to the cloned Cowyo directory using the command:

cd cowyo

Build the Cowyo server by running the command below:

go build

Run Cowyo on the default port 8050 by typing:

./cowyo

That's it! Cowyo is now installed and running on your Manjaro system. You can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8050/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the installation of Cowyo on Manjaro. Now you can start creating your own wiki pages and enjoy the benefits of this handy and straightforward wiki system!