How to Install Draw.io on Manjaro

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps required to install Draw.io on Manjaro using the official package available on the Draw.io website.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• Manjaro installed on your system
• A web browser such as Firefox or Chrome

Step 1: Download Draw.io

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Draw.io website at https://draw.io.
2. Click on the "Download" button located in the top menu bar of the website.
3. Select the "Desktop" option from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the "Linux" option to download the Draw.io package for Linux.

Step 2: Install Draw.io

1. Once the package has finished downloading, open the terminal on your Manjaro system.

2. Navigate to the directory where the package was downloaded, for example:

   cd Downloads/
   

3. Extract the package using the following command:

   tar -xvf drawio-x.x.x.x.tar.gz
   

   Replace "x.x.x.x" with the version number of the package you downloaded.

4. Navigate to the extracted package directory:

   cd drawio-x.x.x.x/
   

   Replace "x.x.x.x" with the version number of the package you downloaded.

5. Run the following command to start Draw.io:

   ./drawio
   

   Draw.io should open in a new window.

Step 3: Create a Desktop Shortcut

1. Right-click on the desktop and select "Create New -> Launcher Here".

2. In the dialog box, provide a name for the launcher, for example, "Draw.io".

3. In the "Command" field, enter the following:

   /path/to/drawio-x.x.x.x/drawio
   

   Replace "/path/to/" with the actual path to the directory where Draw.io was extracted, and "x.x.x.x" with the version number of the package you downloaded.

4. Click "OK" to save the launcher.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Draw.io on Manjaro and created a desktop shortcut for easy access to the application. Happy diagramming!