How to Install Hastebin on Manjaro

Hastebin is a free, open-source pastebin software. It allows users to easily share code snippets and other text data. In this tutorial, we will cover the steps required to install Hastebin on Manjaro.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any new software, it's always a good idea to update your system to ensure that you have the latest software packages and any security patches. Use the following command to update your system:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Hastebin depends on several software packages to function properly. Use the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S git nodejs npm redis

Step 3: Clone the Hastebin Repository

Use the following command to clone the Hastebin repository to your Manjaro system:

git clone https://github.com/seejohnrun/haste-server.git

Step 4: Install Hastebin

Change to the directory where the repository was cloned and then use the following command to install Hastebin:

cd haste-server
npm install

Step 5: Configure Hastebin

By default, Hastebin stores its data in a Redis data store. You can configure Hastebin by editing the config.js file. Use the following command to open the file:

nano config.js

Edit the file to match your preferences then save and exit.

Step 6: Start Hastebin

Use the following command to start Hastebin:

npm start

You should now be able to access your Hastebin instance by visiting http://localhost:7777 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Hastebin on Manjaro. With Hastebin, you can easily share code snippets and other text data with others.