How to Install MissionKontrol on POP! OS Latest

MissionKontrol is a tool that allows you to manage and switch between macOS-inspired workspaces on Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of MissionKontrol on POP! OS Latest.

Note: Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Latest version of POP! OS.
• An active internet connection.
• Root or sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing MissionKontrol, we need to install some dependencies.

• Open a terminal window.
• Run the following commands one by one:

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install -y git build-essential cmake libcairo2-dev libxcb-composite0-dev libxcb-randr0-dev libxcb-util-dev libxcb-xinerama0-dev libxcb1-dev libxkbcommon-dev libxkbcommon-x11-dev libx11-dev

Step 2: Install MissionKontrol

After installing the dependencies, we can now proceed with the installation of MissionKontrol. We will use git to clone the repository and build the application.

• Open a terminal window.
• Run the following commands one by one:

$ git clone https://github.com/miurahr/MissionControl.git
$ cd MissionControl
$ mkdir build && cd build
$ cmake ..
$ make -j$(nproc)
$ sudo make install

Step 3: Launch MissionKontrol

After installation, launch MissionKontrol by executing the following command in the terminal:

$ mission-control

Alternatively, you can search for MissionKontrol in the system applications menu.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MissionKontrol on your POP! OS Latest system. Now you can manage and switch between workspaces with ease.

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