How to install draw.io on Linux Mint Latest

Draw.io is an open-source online diagramming tool that can be used to create flowcharts, network diagrams, and various other types of diagrams. In this tutorial, we will see how to install draw.io on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation process, you must have:

• A working Linux Mint Latest system
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Java

Draw.io is built on the Java platform, so you need to ensure that you have Java installed on your system. To install Java, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install default-jre

This command will install Java on your system.

Step 2: Download draw.io

To download draw.io, open your web browser and navigate to https://draw.io. Next, click the Download button and select the Linux option. This will download a compressed file named draw.io-x.x.x.x.tar.gz to your system.

Step 3: Extract draw.io

Next, open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the compressed file. Use the following command to extract the contents of the compressed file:

tar -xzvf draw.io-x.x.x.x.tar.gz

This command will extract the contents of the compressed file to a new directory named draw.io.

Step 4: Run draw.io

To run draw.io, navigate to the draw.io directory using the terminal and run the following command:

./drawio

This will launch the draw.io application. You can now use it to create various diagrams and save them on your system.

Conclusion

Draw.io is an excellent tool for creating different types of diagrams, and it is effortless to install on Linux Mint Latest. By following the above steps, you can easily install draw.io and start using it to create diagrams.