How to Install Rapido on Elementary OS Latest

Rapido is a free and open-source desktop search engine that quickly locates files, folders, and applications on your computer. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Rapido on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before you get started, make sure that your Elementary OS system is up to date. You can update your system by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Installing Dependencies

Before we install Rapido, we need to install some dependencies required for its smooth installation.

1. Install Git by running the following command:

sudo apt install git

2. Install the development library for Xapian, which is required by Rapido, by running the following command:

sudo apt install libxapian-dev

Cloning the Rapido Repository

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for it in the Applications menu.

2. Clone the Rapido repository by running the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://framagit.org/InfoLibre/rapido.git

3. Once the cloning process is complete, navigate to the rapido directory by running the following command:

cd rapido

Building and Installing Rapido

1. To build Rapido, run the following command:

make

2. To install Rapido system-wide, run the following command:

sudo make install

3. Once the installation is complete, start the rapido process by running the following command:

rapido &

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Rapido on your Elementary OS system. Now you can start using this fast and efficient search engine to quickly locate files, folders, and applications on your computer.

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