How to Install ngircd on Manjaro

Introduction

ngircd is an open-source IRC server that provides a scalable and efficient IRC experience to users. It is written in C and is compatible with most operating systems, including Manjaro. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install ngircd on your Manjaro system.

Prerequisites

  • You must have administrative privileges on your Manjaro system.
  • You must have internet access.

Step 1: Updating Manjaro

Before installing ngircd, it’s important to update your Manjaro system to ensure you have the latest packages and dependencies.

Open the terminal by pressing "CTRL + ALT + T" and run the commands below:

sudo pacman -Syyu

The command will update your Manjaro system.

Step 2: Installing ngircd

You can install ngircd via the AUR (Arch User Repository). Open the terminal by pressing "CTRL + ALT + T" and run the command below:

sudo pacman -S base-devel

This command will install the development tools needed to install ngircd.

Next, enable the AUR repository by running the command below:

sudo pacman -S yay

Once the AUR is enabled, you can proceed to install ngircd by running the command below:

yay -S ngircd

Step 3: Configuring ngircd

By default, the ngircd configuration file is located at '/etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf'. Before you can start using ngircd, you must configure it to your preferences.

Open the configuration file using your preferred text editor:

sudo nano /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf

Read through the configuration file carefully and make the necessary changes according to your preferences.

Once you have made the changes, save and close the file.

Step 4: Starting ngircd

Now that ngircd is installed and configured, you can start it using the command below:

sudo systemctl start ngircd

To ensure that ngircd starts automatically at boot, run the command below:

sudo systemctl enable ngircd

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure ngircd on your Manjaro system. With this IRC server, you can have a scalable and efficient IRC experience.