How to Install Instant.io on Manjaro

Instant.io is a web-based tool that allows users to share large files anonymously through a simple drag-and-drop interface. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install instant.io on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation of instant.io, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

• Manjaro is installed on your machine.
• You have access to the terminal on your Manjaro system.
• You have an active internet connection.

Installation

Follow the steps below to install instant.io on Manjaro:

Step 1: Install Node.js

Instant.io requires Node.js to be installed on your system. To install Node.js, open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs

Step 2: Install Git

To download instant.io from its GitHub repository, you need to have Git installed on your system. If you haven't installed Git yet, use the following command:

sudo pacman -S git

Step 3: Download instant.io

To download instant.io from its GitHub repository, use the following command:

git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git

Step 4: Install Dependencies

After you have downloaded the instant.io project from GitHub, navigate to the project folder using the terminal:

cd instant.io

Next, install all of the project dependencies using:

npm install

Step 5: Start the Server

Finally, start the instant.io server using the following command:

npm start

You should now be able to access instant.io by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install instant.io on Manjaro. Now that you have instant.io running, you can share large files with others easily, quickly, and anonymously. Happy sharing!