Arch Linux Installation

Install Mango Wayland Compositor on Arch Linux

Installation via AUR

Mango is available in the Arch User Repository (AUR). You can install it using an AUR helper like yay or manually.

1. Install using yay

   The easiest way to install Mango on Arch Linux is using an AUR helper:

   yay -S mangowm-git
   

   This will automatically handle all dependencies and build the package.

2. Manual installation

   Alternatively, you can manually download and build the package:

   git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/mangowm-git.git
   cd mangowm-git
   makepkg -si
   
3. Install suggested tools

   Install recommended components for a complete Wayland environment:

   yay -S rofi foot xdg-desktop-portal-wlr swaybg waybar \
     wl-clip-persist cliphist wl-clipboard wlsunset xfce-polkit \
     swaync pamixer brightnessctl grim slurp satty
   
4. Launch Mango

   After installation, you can start Mango from a TTY:

   mango
   

   Or select it from your display manager’s session list.

Dependencies

The AUR package will automatically install these dependencies:

• wayland
• wayland-protocols
• libinput
• libdrm
• libxkbcommon
• pixman
• libdisplay-info
• libliftoff
• hwdata
• seatd
• pcre2
• xorg-xwayland
• libxcb
• wlroots (0.19.2)
• scenefx (0.4.1)

Next Steps

Configuration

Configure Mango to your preferences

Keybindings

Learn default keybindings and create custom ones