How to install xfce on Blackarch Linux

Xfce

Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user-friendly.

Blackarch Linux

BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 1910 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups. BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs.

Unfortunately, the default window manager for Blackarch Linux does not include Xfce.

How to install Xfce on Blackarch Linux

  1. Use pacman
    Install xfce package
    #> pacman -S xfce4
    use xfce as the default manage
    #> pacman -S blackarch-menus
    #> pacman -S blackmate
    #> blackmate
    #> reboot
  2. Use Blackmate
    Blackmate is a generator for the tools list of BlackArch Linux OS, made for the wm Xfce4. The script fetches the latest tools and generates a new entry on the blackarch menu.
    git clone https://github.com/Anyon3/blackmate
    mv blackmate /usr/share/
    cd /usr/share/blackmate
    sh blackmate.sh
    With pacman

    sudo pacman -S blackmate
    sudo blackmate

Reference: https://github.com/Anyon3/blackmate