Installing Olaris on Linux Mint

Olaris is an open source desktop automation platform. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to install Olaris on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Linux Mint is up to date with the latest patches and security updates.
• You have root access to the system.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install and use Olaris on Linux Mint, you need to install the following dependencies first:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential libgtk-3-dev libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libglib2.0-dev libsqlite3-dev libgirepository1.0-dev libsecret-1-dev libnotify-dev

Step 2: Clone the Olaris Repository

Next, you need to clone the Olaris repository from GitLab:

git clone https://gitlab.com/olaris/olaris-server.git

Step 3: Install Olaris

To install Olaris, navigate to the cloned repository directory and run the following commands:

cd olaris-server
make install

This command will compile and install Olaris on your system. Once installed, you can launch the Olaris app from the Applications menu.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Olaris on Linux Mint. You can now use it to automate your desktop tasks and improve your productivity.

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