Issue while install github-desktop in arch linux

[astralinux-ops]

I'm trying to install github-desktop-bin from the AUR on my Arch Linux system, and I'm consistently getting gyp ERR! or node-gyp related build errors, often mentioning "configure error," "undefined reference to openssl_fips," or similar cryptic messages during the makepkg process. What's going on, and how can I fix it?

[iamawanishmaurya]

1. Update Your System: Always run sudo pacman -Syu base-devel first to ensure all build tools are current.
2. Node.js Version Check:
   • Find your node -v.
   • Check the PKGBUILD for github-desktop on the AUR for any specific nodejs version requirements (e.g., nodejs-lts-gallium).
   • If there's a mismatch, you might need to temporarily switch to an LTS (Long Term Support) Node.js version (e.g., nodejs-lts-hydrogen or nodejs-lts-gallium) to compile, then switch back if needed for other development.
3. Clean Caches: Clear yarn cache clean and npm cache clean --force.
4. Use a Clean Chroot (Best Solution): For persistent errors, building in a clean chroot using devtools (sudo pacman -S devtools then makechrootpkg -cur "$(pwd)" in the AUR repo directory) isolates the build process from your main system, preventing conflicts.
5. Check AUR Comments: Often, other Arch users have found and shared solutions or PKGBUILD workarounds for specific errors (like openssl_fips) in the comments section of the github-desktop AUR page.