How to install Geany on Manjaro
Geany is a lightweight and fast text editor that supports multiple programming languages. It is open-source software available on multiple platforms, including Manjaro.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Geany on Manjaro using two different methods.
Method 1: Installing Geany via Pacman
Open the terminal by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Tor by searching for "terminal" in the applications menu.Update the package database and upgrade the system packages by running the following commands:
sudo pacman -SyuInstall Geany by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S geanyEnter your password when prompted and wait for the installation to complete.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Geany by searching for it in the applications menu.
Method 2: Installing Geany via AUR
Open the terminal by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Tor by searching for "terminal" in the applications menu.Install the AUR helper
yayby running the following command:sudo pacman -S yayInstall Geany by running the following command:
yay -S geanyEnter your password when prompted and wait for the installation to complete.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Geany by searching for it in the applications menu.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Geany on Manjaro. Now you can start using this lightweight and fast text editor to develop your programming projects.