How to Install Notepad++ on Manjaro

Notepad++ is a popular free source code editor written in C++. It’s available on multiple platforms, including Windows and Linux. It is a great tool for programmers and developers that allows them to create, edit, and manage text files. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Notepad++ on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

  • A Manjaro Linux installation with sudo privileges.
  • An internet connection.

Step 1: Update Package Repository

The first step in installing any package is to ensure that your package repository is up-to-date. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update the package repository and also update any packages that have newer versions available.

Step 2: Install Notepad++ on Manjaro

To install Notepad++, we will use the AUR (Arch User Repository) package. Use the following command to install the AUR package manager:

sudo pacman -S git base-devel

After the AUR package manager installation is complete, run the following command to clone the Notepad++ package to your computer:

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/notepadplusplus.git

Next, navigate to the newly created directory using the following command:

cd notepadplusplus

Once you are in the directory, run the following command to install the package:

makepkg -sri

The -s flag will install any AUR package dependencies, and the -i flag will install the package. This process may take some time to complete based on the speed of your computer and internet connection.

Step 3: Launch Notepad++

After the installation is finished, you can launch Notepad++ by typing the following command in the terminal:

notepad-plus-plus

This will open the Notepad++ application. Alternatively, you can also search for Notepad++ in the applications menu or run the command from the terminal.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you the steps to install Notepad++ on Manjaro. Notepad++ is a versatile text editor that is beneficial to programmers and developers for its unique features. Now, you can use Notepad++ on Manjaro to create and manage text files.