On Ubuntu/Debian, you can install the essentials with:sudo apt install build-essential curl libffi-dev libffi8ubuntu1 libgmp-dev libgmp10 libncurses-dev libncurses5 libtinfo5 Verification
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:hvr/ghcsudo apt updatesudo apt install ghc-9.2.8 Arch Linux ghc download linux
During the interactive installation, the script will ask if you want to add GHCup to your PATH. Always choose yes. Once the installation is complete, restart your terminal or source your config file. Managing GHC Versions with GHCup On Ubuntu/Debian, you can install the essentials with:sudo
For environments without internet access or for specific server builds, you can download the generic Linux bindists (binary distributions) directly from the official GHC download page. Managing GHC Versions with GHCup For environments without
The standard repositories often lag behind. For the latest versions, it is better to use the PPA maintained by Herbert V. Riedel:
Arch users can find the compiler in the official repositories. Arch typically stays very close to the upstream releases: sudo pacman -S ghc Fedora and RHEL Fedora provides GHC through DNF. Run the following command: sudo dnf install ghc Binary Distributions and Manual Installation
If you prefer to use your distribution's native repository, you can download GHC directly. Note that these versions are often older than what is available via GHCup. Ubuntu and Debian