How to Install Lura on Manjaro

Lura is an open-source image compression software that enables users to reduce the file size of images while maintaining high-quality image clarity. It is available through the Lura website, and this tutorial will guide you on how to install Lura on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following requirements:

  • A Manjaro operating system
  • A stable internet connection
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Installing Lura

  1. Open the terminal by pressing CTRL + ALT + T or by searching for the terminal in the Manjaro app launcher.

  2. Update the system's package lists by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu
  1. Lura requires the Rust programming language to function correctly. Install Rust by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S rust
  1. Once Rust is installed, run the following command to clone the Lura repository:
git clone https://github.com/luraproject/lura.git
  1. Change directory to the cloned repository:
cd lura
  1. Build and install Lura by running the following command:
cargo install --path .
  1. Once the installation process is complete, you can confirm that Lura is installed correctly by running the following command:
lura --version

This command will display the current version of Lura installed on your system.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to install Lura on Manjaro successfully. Lura's excellent image compression features can help in reducing the file sizes of images without noticeable quality loss, improving website loading speeds and storage optimization.