Tutorial: How to Install Overcast on Manjaro

Overcast is a simple audio player for Linux operated by keyboard commands. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Overcast on your Manjaro system.

Prerequisites

You will need to have Manjaro installed on your device with access to the internet and a command terminal.

Installation Steps

  1. Open the terminal on your Manjaro device.

  2. Add the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S git gcc make pkg-config sdl2
  1. Clone the Overcast repository from GitHub by entering the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/AndrewChilds/overcast.git
  1. Once the cloning is complete, navigate to the overcast directory using the cd command:
cd overcast
  1. Proceed to install Overcast by executing the make command:
make
  1. Finally, you can run Overcast by entering the following command:
./overcast
  1. You have successfully installed Overcast on your Manjaro system.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Overcast is a straightforward audio player that runs on keyboard commands. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please consult the official documentation or seek further assistance from the Overcast community.