In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Kavita on Linux Mint, which is a free and open-source e-book reader that supports various file formats like PDF, EPUB, and MOBI.
Step 1: Download the Kavita package
Open your web browser and navigate to the official website of Kavita Reader at https://www.kavitareader.com/. Scroll down to the download section and click on the "Download Kavita for Linux" button.
Once the download is complete, you will have a file named Kavita-x.x.x-linux-x64.deb in your default Downloads folder.
Step 2: Install the Kavita package
Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or simple search for it on the Linux Mint menu. Use the cd command to move to the location where you have downloaded the Kavita package. In most cases, the file would be downloaded to your Downloads folder, so you can move to the Downloads folder with the below command.
cd ~/Downloads
Now, you need to install the Kavita package. Use the following command in the Terminal to install it.
sudo apt install ./Kavita-x.x.x-linux-x64.deb
Replace x.x.x with the version number of the package that you have downloaded.
The system will prompt you to enter your password. This step is necessary for installations that require root privileges. After that, the installation process will start, and it will take a few seconds to complete.
Step 3: Launch Kavita Reader
To launch Kavita Reader, go to the Linux Mint menu and search for "Kavita." Once you have found it, click on it to launch the application.
That's it! You have successfully installed Kavita on Linux Mint. Now you can start reading your favorite e-books on this amazing reader.
Kavita is an excellent e-book reader that has a user-friendly interface and supports various file formats. We hope this tutorial has helped you install Kavita Reader on Linux Mint. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.
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