How to Install SiteInspector on Manjaro

SiteInspector is a web-based tool used for analyzing the security posture of websites. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to install SiteInspector on Manjaro, a popular Linux distribution.

Prerequisites

  • A Manjaro Linux machine with an active internet connection.
  • A terminal or command prompt.

Steps to Install SiteInspector on Manjaro

Step 1: Download the Package

The SiteInspector package is available for download at https://www.getsiteinspector.com/download/.

  1. Visit the SiteInspector download page.
  2. Download the package for your Linux distribution (in this case, Manjaro).

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing SiteInspector, we need to ensure that the necessary dependencies are installed.

Open a terminal and run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm git

Step 3: Extract the Package

  1. Open the terminal and navigate to the location where you downloaded the SiteInspector package.
  2. Use the following command to extract the package:
tar -xvzf siteinspector-0.5.5.tar.gz

Step 4: Install SiteInspector

  1. Navigate to the folder where SiteInspector was extracted.
  2. Run the following command in the terminal to install SiteInspector:
sudo npm install -g

Step 5: Verify SiteInspector is Installed

Run the following command in the terminal to confirm that SiteInspector has been installed:

siteinspector

If you see the following output, SiteInspector has been installed successfully:

Usage: siteinspector [options] [command]

Options:
  -V, --version  output the version number
  -h, --help     output usage information

Commands:
  audit          perform a security audit
  help [cmd]     display help for [cmd]

Conclusion

You've successfully installed SiteInspector on your Manjaro Linux machine. You can now use this powerful tool to analyze the security posture of websites.