How to Install Jackal on Manjaro

Jackal is an XMPP server written in Go. It offers an easy-to-use and scalable platform for building instant messaging applications. Here's how you can install Jackal on your Manjaro Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before installing Jackal, make sure you have the following software installed on your system:

Step 1: Clone Jackal

First, open your terminal and clone Jackal from the official Github repository by typing:

git clone https://github.com/ortuman/jackal.git

Step 2: Build Jackal

Navigate to the cloned Jackal directory and build the application by typing:

cd jackal
make build

You'll see the output of the build process in your terminal.

Step 3: Start Jackal

After the build process has completed, start Jackal by running the following command:

./jackal start

If everything goes well, you'll see a message confirming that Jackal has started.

Step 4: Test Jackal

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5222. You should be able to see the XMPP interface of Jackal.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Jackal on your Manjaro Linux system.