How to Install LibreNews on POP! OS Latest

LibreNews is an open-source news aggregator that helps you follow multiple news sources with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install LibreNews on the latest version of POP! OS.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, please ensure that you have:

Installation Steps

Please follow the below steps to install LibreNews on POP! OS Latest:

Step 1: Update the system

Launch Terminal and run the following command to update the system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Enter your system password if prompted, and wait for the update process to complete.

Step 2: Install dependencies

LibreNews requires several dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install git npm nodejs libsecret-1-dev libx11-dev libxkbfile-dev libsecret-1-dev fakeroot rpm -y

Step 3: Clone LibreNews repository

Run the following command to clone the LibreNews repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/LibreNews-project/LibreNews.git

Step 4: Navigate to the LibreNews directory

Navigate to the LibreNews directory using the following command:

cd LibreNews

Step 5: Install dependencies

Run the following command to install the dependencies required by LibreNews:

npm install

Step 6: Build LibreNews

Execute the following command to build LibreNews:

npm run build

Step 7: Install LibreNews

Run the following command to install LibreNews:

npm run make

Step 8: Launch LibreNews

LibreNews is now installed on your system. You can launch it by searching for it in the application menu or by running the following command:

librenews

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install LibreNews on the latest version of POP! OS. Enjoy reading news from multiple sources with LibreNews!

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