How to Install Tube on Pop! OS

Tube is a minimalist privacy-focused alternative YouTube front-end. It allows you to browse the site, watch videos, and subscribe to channels without any Google interference. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step to install Tube on Pop! OS.

Before You Begin

• Ensure that you have a working internet connection.
• This tutorial assumes that you have already installed Pop! OS on your machine.

Installation Steps

1. Launch the terminal on your Pop! OS by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. You need to install Git and Node.js to download and run Tube. Run the following command to install both:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install git nodejs -y
   

3. Clone the Tube repository from the link below:

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

4. Move to the Tube directory:

   cd tube
   

5. Install the dependencies required by Tube using the following command:

   npm install
   

6. Finally, start the application using the following command:

   npm start
   

7. Once the application starts, you can access Tube on your web browser by visiting http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Tube on your Pop! OS machine. You can now enjoy watching YouTube content on your favorite operating system without any Google interference.

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