How to Install Davis on Linux Mint Latest

Davis is an open-source personal assistant that can perform various tasks such as sending messages, managing calendars, and controlling smart homes. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of installing Davis on Linux Mint Latest.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before we can install Davis, we first need to install the required dependencies. Open a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install python-pip python-dev libffi-dev libsodium-dev libssl-dev

Step 2: Clone Davis from GitHub

Next, we need to clone the Davis repository from GitHub. In the terminal window, navigate to the directory where you want to store the Davis repository and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/tchapi/davis.git

Step 3: Install Davis Dependencies with pip

Once the Davis repository is cloned, navigate inside it using the following command:

cd davis

Then install the dependencies by running:

sudo pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Create Davis Configuration File

Davis requires a configuration file to run. Navigate to the davis/config directory using the following command:

cd config

Copy the config.sample.json file to config.json using the following command:

cp config.sample.json config.json

Step 5: Edit Davis Configuration File

Edit the config.json file with the appropriate configuration values using the following command:

nano config.json

Edit the following values in the file:

• "owner": Set this to your name or any custom name you prefer.
• "timezone": Set this to the timezone you are in.
• "token": Leave this as empty string for now.

Step 6: Run Davis

To invoke Davis, run the following command:

python main.py

This will start Davis and bring up the command prompt. You can interact with Davis by typing in your commands or questions.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Davis on your Linux Mint Latest distribution. You can now start using your personal assistant to automate your daily tasks.

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