How to Install Mango on MXLinux Latest

Mango is an open-source manga downloader and reader that can be installed on MXLinux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install and set up Mango on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• MXLinux Latest installed on your system.
• A Terminal or command-line prompt.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Mango requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

sudo apt-get install python3-pip python3-venv python3-tk git

This command will install Python3, pip3, virtual environment support with Python3, tkinter, and Git.

Step 2: Clone the Mango Repository

Mango is hosted on GitHub, and you can download it by cloning the repository. In your terminal window, navigate to the directory where you want to download Mango, and enter the following command:

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

This command will download Mango into a directory named Mango.

Step 3: Set up a Virtual Environment

Setting up a virtual environment for the application ensures that it runs in a contained environment and avoids interference with other components of your system. Navigate into the downloaded Mango directory and enter the following command:

python3 -m venv venv

This command will create a new virtual environment named venv in the Mango directory.

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

To activate the virtual environment, enter the following command:

source venv/bin/activate

When activated, your terminal prompt should now show the name of the virtual environment.

Step 5: Install Mango Requirements

To install Mango requirements, navigate into the Mango directory using the terminal and enter the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

This command will install all of the required packages for the Mango application.

Step 6: Run Mango

To run Mango, navigate into the Mango directory in the terminal, and enter the following command:

python3 mango.py

This command will start the Mango application.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Mango on MXLinux Latest. By following these steps, you can now successfully download and read your favorite manga using Mango.

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