Genea.app is a genealogy research tool that helps you track your family history. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to download and install Genea.app on Manjaro in a few simple steps.
Before installing any new software, it is important to update your system to avoid any conflicts that may arise. Follow the steps below to update your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
This command will update your system and upgrade all your packages to their latest version.
Before installing Genea.app, you need to install some dependencies on your system. Genea.app requires the gnome-keyring package to store your login information securely. Install it using the command below:
sudo pacman -S gnome-keyring
Now it is time to download Genea.app from the official website. You can use any web browser to download the software from this link. Alternatively, you can use the following command to download it through the terminal:
wget https://www.genea.app/download/genea-2.2.1-x86_64.AppImage
This command will download the latest version of Genea.app to your current directory.
Once the download is complete, you need to make the Genea.app file executable before you can install it. Follow the steps below to do this:
chmod +x genea-2.2.1-x86_64.AppImage
This command will allow you to execute the Genea.app file.
Now it is time to install Genea.app. Follow the steps below:
./genea-2.2.1-x86_64.AppImage
This command will install Genea.app on your system.
You can now launch Genea.app by searching for the application in your Manjaro application menu or by typing the following command in the terminal:
genea
That's it! You have now successfully installed Genea.app on your Manjaro system. You can now use it to track your family history and research your genealogy.
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