ArWeb/readme.md

title	description	image	categories	tags	date	authors
ArWeb	Eternal legacy of websites. A domain-less, universal web resistant to censorship, blocks, and attacks.				2025-03-03	Zenaku

ArWeb is a static website builder for the Arweave network, also known as Eternal Legacy (arWeb-EternalLegacy).

The code is open source — feel free to edit it. Developed on Ubuntu.

Only tested on Linux
Theoretically works on all operating systems

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Index

• Manual Installation
• Automatic Installation (Recommended)
• Usage
• Disclaimer
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact and Credits

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Manual Installation

Requirements

• Python 3
• Hugo
• ArDrive

Steps

1. Download and extract all repository files:
   .config_app, main.py, worker.py, requirements.txt, *.AppImage

2. Create a virtual environment inside the extracted folder:

   python3 -m venv venv
   
   

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   source venv/bin/activate
   
   

4. Install the requirements:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   
   

5. Run:

   python main.py
   
   

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Automatic Installation (Recommended)

Requirements

• Python 3
• Hugo (opcional)
• ArDrive

Steps

This is the easiest and most practical method. It does the same as the manual installation but with a single click:

1. Download the .AppImage file.

2. Run it. A folder called ArWeb will be created in your Documents directory and the app will launch automatically.

For future executions, it will not create new folders — it will just launch the app directly.

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Usage

Initial Requirements

• An Arweave wallet (you can create a new one or import an existing one).

Workflow

1. Choose whether to:

   • Edit an existing website
   • Create a new one from scratch

2. Select or import a template (Templates are in .zip format and can be downloaded from the official website)

3. Fill in the form fields:

   • Project name: name of the project (root folder)
   • Website name: name of the site
   • Web description: visible in search engines
   • SEO keywords: comma-separated keywords for SEO
   • Favicon: image shown in browser tabs

4. The right-hand column includes custom fields based on the selected template. Fill in all required fields.

5. After completing the form, you can:

   • View the site in your browser

   • View the site in your browser

   • Publish to Arweave

To edit your website:

• Click Edit website
• Select the project name in the top right corner

You can then:

• Open the local site folder
• View the manifest
• Add new content

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Disclaimer

• ArWeb does not collect any personal data.
  The code is available publicly for review.

• The layouts.zip are digitally signed.
  If you detect an invalid signature, be cautious of the file or the author.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is my website stored locally?

All projects are saved in:

.config_app/profiles/default/

.config_app is a hidden folder.

What do I need to publish to Arweave? You’ll need AR tokens. About $1–$2 USD is enough to publish.

Can I update a site after uploading?

Yes. ArWeb uses a local cryptography system to:

• Detect already uploaded files
• Upload only new files
• Update the manifest while preserving previous metadata
• Avoid unnecessary expenses

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Contact and Credits

• Author main: Zenaku
  Monero address:

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Thank you for using ArWeb!