How to Install HomeGallery on Clear Linux Latest

Introduction

HomeGallery is a free and open-source photo gallery management application that allows you to easily manage and share your photo collection with family and friends. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing HomeGallery on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that your Clear Linux Latest installation is up-to-date using the following command:

sudo swupd update

Step 1: Install Dependencies

HomeGallery requires several dependencies to run correctly. You can install them by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo swupd bundle-add runtime-golang gnome-desktop-dev gnome-devel devpkg-libjpeg-turbo devpkg-libpng devpkg-libtiff

Step 2: Download and Install HomeGallery

Now that all the dependencies are installed, you can download and install HomeGallery on your Clear Linux Latest system. Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to install HomeGallery.

2. Clone the HomeGallery repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/xarantolus/home-gallery.git
   

3. Enter the cloned directory by executing:

   cd home-gallery
   

4. Build the HomeGallery executable by running the following:

   make build
   

5. Once the build is complete, you can launch HomeGallery with the command:

   ./home-gallery --init
   

   This starts HomeGallery and initializes the configuration files.

   Note: If you do not add the --init flag, HomeGallery will start with default settings.

Step 3: Configure HomeGallery

Now that HomeGallery is installed and running, you can configure it to your liking. By default, HomeGallery stores its configuration files in the directory $HOME/.home-gallery. You can edit the config.toml file in this directory to adjust the settings.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed HomeGallery on Clear Linux Latest. You can now manage and share your photo collection with family and friends using this easy-to-use photo gallery management application.

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