How to Install Bar Assistant on Linux Mint

Bar Assistant is an open-source, lightweight and customizable taskbar for Linux. It allows users to keep track of running applications, system tray icons, and notifications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Bar Assistant on your Linux Mint system.

Prerequisites

Before installing Bar Assistant, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Linux Mint system
  • A terminal emulator
  • Git

Installing Bar Assistant

Follow the steps below to install Bar Assistant on your Linux Mint system:

  1. Open a terminal emulator by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + T keys simultaneously.

  2. Install Git by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get install git -y

  3. Clone the Bar Assistant Git repository by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/karlomikus/bar-assistant.git

  4. Navigate to the downloaded Bar Assistant directory by running the following command:

    cd bar-assistant

  5. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get install python3 python3-psutil python3-xlib -y

  6. Run Bar Assistant by running the following command:

    python3 bar-assistant.py

  7. Bar Assistant should now be running on your Linux Mint system.

  8. To enable Bar Assistant on startup, create a new desktop file by running the following command:

    sudo nano /usr/share/applications/bar-assistant.desktop

  9. Paste the following content into the file:

    [Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=python3 /path/to/bar-assistant.py
Hidden=false
NoDisplay=false
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Name[en_US]=Bar Assistant
Name=Bar Assistant
Comment[en_US]=Lightweight taskbar
Comment=Lightweight taskbar

    Note: Replace /path/to/bar-assistant.py with the actual path to your bar-assistant.py file.

  10. Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, and finally Enter.

  11. Bar Assistant will now be launched automatically upon system startup.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Bar Assistant on your Linux Mint system. Enjoy using this lightweight and customizable taskbar!