Manjaro Linux Setup Guide

Setup Script

git clone https://github.com/fynks/configs.git && \
cd configs/scripts/ && \
sudo chmod +x ./setup.sh && \
sudo ./setup.sh

Update Package Mirrors

# Update mirrors and refresh package database
sudo pacman-mirrors --fasttrack 5 && sudo pacman -Syu

What this does:

• --fasttrack 5: Tests and ranks the 5 fastest mirrors
• -Syu: Syncs package databases and updates all packages

Chaotic AUR Setup

1. Add Chaotic AUR keyring:

# Import the primary key
sudo pacman-key --recv-key 3056513887B78AEB --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com

# Locally sign the key
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key 3056513887B78AEB

2. Install Chaotic AUR packages:

# Install keyring and mirrorlist
sudo pacman -U \
  'https://cdn-mirror.chaotic.cx/chaotic-aur/chaotic-keyring.pkg.tar.zst' \
  'https://cdn-mirror.chaotic.cx/chaotic-aur/chaotic-mirrorlist.pkg.tar.zst'

3. Enable Chaotic AUR repository:

Add the following to the end of /etc/pacman.conf:

[chaotic-aur]
Include = /etc/pacman.d/chaotic-mirrorlist

4. Update package database:

sudo pacman -Sy

KDE Desktop Configuration

Restore Keyboard Shortcuts

Follow these steps to restore your custom keyboard shortcuts:

1. Download the configuration file:

   wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fynks/configs/refs/heads/main/backups/kde-shortcuts.kksrc

2. Import the shortcuts:

   • Open System Settings (Settings app)
   • Navigate to Shortcuts (or Keyboard → Shortcuts)
   • Click Import Scheme... or Import
   • Select the downloaded kde-shortcuts.kksrc file
   • Click Apply to activate the shortcuts

TIP

You can also access System Settings quickly by pressing Alt + F2 and typing "shortcuts"

Improve Boot Time

# Analyze boot time
systemd-analyze

# Disable unnecessary services (example)
sudo systemctl disable bluetooth.service
sudo systemctl disable cups.service  # Only if you don't use printers

Troubleshooting

GPG Key Errors

If you encounter GPG key errors:

# Refresh all keys
sudo pacman-key --refresh-keys

# Reset keyring if needed
sudo rm -rf /etc/pacman.d/gnupg
sudo pacman-key --init
sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux manjaro