How to Install Kodi on Manjaro

Kodi is a popular open-source media player software. It enables users to stream media content such as movies, TV shows, music, and more. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install Kodi on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

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

  • Manjaro installed and updated
  • a working internet connection

Step 1: Enable the Multilib Repository

Kodi requires some 32-bit libraries to run on Manjaro. By default, the Manjaro system does not have the Multilib repository enabled. In this step, we will enable it by modifying the Pacman configuration file.

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Type the following command to edit the Pacman configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf
  1. Scroll to the bottom of the file and uncomment the [multilib] section by removing the # at the beginning of each line. Then, save and close the file.

Pacman configuration file

  1. Update your packages database by running the following command:
sudo pacman -Sy

Step 2: Install Kodi

Kodi is available in the official Manjaro repositories, so we can easily install it using Pacman.

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and update the package database again:
sudo pacman -Sy
  1. Install Kodi by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S kodi
  1. Wait for the installation process to complete. Once done, you can open Kodi from the applications menu or by typing kodi in the terminal.

Step 3: Configure Kodi

After launching Kodi, you may want to set it up based on your preferences. Here are a few things that you can do:

  • Add media sources by going to Settings -> Media -> Library -> Add videos/music/pictures.
  • Install add-ons by going to Add-ons -> Download -> Video add-ons/Music add-ons/Picture add-ons.
  • Customize the Kodi interface by going to Settings -> Interface -> Skin.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you the steps to install Kodi on Manjaro. After completing the installation process, you can configure it to make it work the way you want it to. Enjoy streaming your favorite media content on Kodi!