How to Install TODO on MXLinux

TODO is a simple yet powerful command-line-based task management tool. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing TODO on MXLinux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, you need to make sure that you have the following:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

To begin the installation process, you need to open a terminal window. To do so, you can either press Ctrl + Alt + T or right-click on the desktop and select Open terminal here from the context menu.

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

Before installing TODO, you need to make sure that all the required dependencies are installed. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y python3 python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-wheel git

This command will update the package list and install the required dependencies. Enter your password if prompted.

Step 3: Clone the TODO Repository

Next, you need to clone the TODO repository from the GitLab page. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://git.mills.io/prologic/todo.git

This command will download the TODO source code to your system.

Step 4: Install the TODO Package

After cloning the repository, you need to navigate to the TODO directory and install the package. Execute the following commands in the terminal:

cd todo
sudo pip3 install -e .

This command will navigate to the todo directory and install the TODO package.

Step 5: Test the Installation

To test if the installation was successful, run the following command:

todo --help

This command will print the TODO help message. If you see the help message, this means that the installation was successful.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install TODO on MXLinux. TODO is a powerful task management tool, and it can help you stay organized and focused. Feel free to explore the TODO commands and customize them as per your requirements.

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