How to Install qpixel on Manjaro

qpixel is a web-based pixel art editor that offers features such as drawing and editing tools and a customizable color palette. If you're interested in using qpixel on your Manjaro system, you can follow these steps to install it:

Step 1: Install Python and Git

Before installing qpixel, you'll first need to make sure that Python and Git are installed on your Manjaro system. This can be done with the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S python git

Step 2: Clone the qpixel Repository

Once Python and Git are installed, you'll need to clone the qpixel repository from GitHub to your local system. Navigate to the directory where you want to store the repository and use the following command:

git clone https://github.com/codidact/qpixel.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

qpixel requires several dependencies in order to run properly. These dependencies can be installed with the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

If you encounter any errors during this step, it may be necessary to update pip with the following command:

pip install --upgrade pip

Step 4: Launch qpixel

Once all dependencies are installed, you can launch qpixel with the following command from the root directory of the cloned repository:

python main.py

Conclusion

With these steps, you should now be able to install and use qpixel on your Manjaro system. Enjoy creating pixel art!