Overcast is an open-source podcast player designed for the iOS platform, specifically for iPhone and iPad. However, a community-based Overcast version is available that works on multiple platforms, including Linux. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install "Overcast" on your POP! OS Latest.
Before we start, ensure you have the following:
To start, we need to install the Git package. Use the following command in the terminal.
sudo apt install git -y
Enter your user password if the system prompts for it, and wait for it to complete the installation.
Once Git is installed, we can fetch the Overcast application using Git from the command line. Use the following command.
git clone https://github.com/AndrewChilds/overcast.git
It will download the source code of the Overcast app to your current working directory.
Now, we need to install the dependencies required for Overcast.
POP! OS Latest comes with python3 installed by default. Still, if it's not installed in your system, use the following command to install Python3.
sudo apt install python3 -y
Overcast is built using Qt, and PyQt5 is a Python wrapper for the Qt libraries. We can install the PyQt5 package using the following command.
sudo apt install python3-pyqt5 -y
Overcast uses pychromecast to support Chromecast devices. We can install the pychromecast package using the following command.
sudo pip3 install pychromecast
If pip3 is not installed, Use the following command to install pip3.
sudo apt install python3-pip -y
Once we have completed the installation, prepare to launch the Overcast app.
First, navigate to the cloned repository's directory using the following command.
cd overcast
Now, use the following command to launch Overcast from the terminal.
python3 Overcast.py
Overcast will launch, and you can enjoy all of its features and functions.
This tutorial has provided you with an easy-to-follow guide on how to install Overcast on POP! OS Latest. Feel free to experiment with the app and explore all the features it has to offer.
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