How to Install Takahē on Manjaro

Takahē is an open-source software for creating and managing custom mechanical keyboards. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Takahē on Manjaro:

Step 1: Update Your System

Make sure your system is up to date by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

You'll need to install some dependencies before you can install Takahē. Run the following command in the terminal to install the necessary packages:

sudo pacman -S qt5-base qt5-tools qt5-svg qt5-websockets

Step 3: Download Takahē

You can download the latest version of Takahē from the official website: https://jointakahe.org/downloads/. Download the appropriate package for your system.

Step 4: Extract and Install Takahē

Once you have downloaded the Takahē package, extract it to a convenient location on your system. Then, run the installation script:

cd path/to/takahe
sudo sh install.sh

Step 5: Launch Takahē

After installation is complete, you can launch Takahē by running the following command in the terminal:

takahe

Alternatively, you can find Takahē in your applications menu.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Takahē on your Manjaro system. You can now start customizing your mechanical keyboard to your heart's content.