How to Install Mango on Linux Mint

Mango is a manga reader application that is free and open source. It is available on the Github repository and can be downloaded and installed on various platforms, including Linux Mint. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Mango on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before installing Mango on Linux Mint, ensure that:

• You have a working Linux Mint installation.
• You have access to the terminal/ command line interface.
• You have a stable internet connection.

Installing Mango on Linux Mint

Follow the steps below to install Mango on Linux Mint:

Step 1: Install Git

Open the terminal and install Git by typing the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone Mango Repo

Once Git is installed, clone the Mango repository by typing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/hkalexling/Mango.git

This will download the Mango repository to your local machine.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Mango requires some dependencies to run correctly. Run the command below to install them:

sudo apt-get install build-essential qt5-qmake qt5-default qttools5-dev-tools libqt5svg5* libpoppler-qt5-dev libkf5coreaddons-dev libkf5notifications-dev libqt5websockets5-dev libqt5webengine-data libqt5webengine5-dev libqt5webkit5-dev libqt5x11extras5-dev qtchooser qt5-image-formats-plugins

Step 4: Build Mango

Next, run the following commands to build Mango:

cd Mango
qmake
make -j$(nproc)

This will compile and build Mango from the source code.

Step 5: Run Mango

After the build is complete, run the following command to start Mango:

./Mango

Mango should now be running on your Linux Mint installation.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked through the steps to install Mango on Linux Mint. By following these steps, you can enjoy your favorite manga titles right from your Linux desktop.

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