How to Install Element on Clear Linux Latest

Element is a communication platform that enables you to communicate and collaborate with others via text, voice, and video. Here is the tutorial on how to install Element on Clear Linux Latest.

Step 1: Update Clear Linux

Before installing Element, it's recommended to update Clear Linux first. Follow the commands below:

sudo swupd update
sudo swupd bundle-add os-core-update os-core-lts-update

Step 2: Install Flatpak

Element can be installed via Flatpak, which is a package manager for Linux. You can install Flatpak using the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add flatpak

Step 3: Add Flathub Repository

Next, you need to add the Flathub repository to make Element available for installation. Use the following command:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Step 4: Install Element

Once you've added the Flathub repository, you can install Element using the following command:

flatpak install flathub im.riot.Riot

Step 5: Launch Element

After installation, you can launch Element by running the following command:

flatpak run im.riot.Riot

Alternatively, you can search for "Element" in your application menu and launch it from there.

Congrats! You've successfully installed Element on Clear Linux Latest.

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