How to Install Task Keeper on POP! OS Latest

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Task Keeper, a simple and open-source task manager, on POP! OS Latest. Task Keeper can be installed from the popular code hosting platform, GitHub, where the source code is available for download.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need:

• A computer running POP! OS.
• A working internet connection.
• A web browser.
• A terminal window.

Step 1: Install Git

Task Keeper is hosted on GitHub, which means you will need Git installed to clone the repository. Open a terminal window and type the following command to install Git:

sudo apt install git

Enter your password when prompted and press Enter to continue.

Step 2: Clone the Task Keeper Repository

Once Git is installed, navigate to the directory where you want to download the Task Keeper repository using the cd command. For example, to download it to your home directory, type:

cd ~

Next, use the git clone command to download the Task Keeper repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/nymanjens/piga.git

Wait for the download to complete. This may take some time depending on your internet speed.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Task Keeper has some dependencies that need to be installed before it can be run. To install them, use the following command:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pyqt5 python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-wheel

This will install Python3, PyQt5, pip, and other necessary libraries.

Step 4: Install Task Keeper

Navigate to the Task Keeper directory using cd:

cd piga

Once you're in the directory, type the following command to install Task Keeper:

python3 setup.py install --user

This will install Task Keeper and create a desktop launcher for you to access it easily.

Step 5: Launch Task Keeper

To launch Task Keeper, search for it in the application menu or desktop launcher. You can also launch it from the terminal window by typing:

task-keeper

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Task Keeper on POP! OS Latest.

Conclusion

Task Keeper is a simple and open-source task manager that is easy to install and use on POP! OS Latest. With its clean interface and intuitive features, Task Keeper can help you stay organized and productive.

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