How to Install Bar Assistant on MXLinux Latest

This tutorial will guide you on how to install Bar Assistant on MXLinux Latest. Bar Assistant is a tool developed by Karlo Mikuš that helps manage your system tray items and displays them in a customizable bar.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

• A running MXLinux Latest system.
• A working internet connection.

Step 1 - Install Required Dependencies

Before installing Bar Assistant, you need to install some dependencies required to build it. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

sudo apt-get install build-essential cmake qt5-default libqt5svg5-dev libkf5iconthemes-dev libkf5plasma-dev libkf5windowsystem-dev libkf5configwidgets-dev libdbusmenu-qt5-dev libxcb-randr0-dev libxcb-ewmh-dev libxcb-composite0-dev libxcb-xinerama0-dev libkf5notifications-dev libqt5x11extras5-dev

Step 2 - Download Bar Assistant

Download the Bar Assistant source code from GitHub by executing the following command:

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

Step 3 - Build and Install Bar Assistant

Open the bar-assistant directory and execute the following commands to build and install Bar Assistant:

cd bar-assistant
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

Upon successful installation, you can launch Bar Assistant from the terminal by executing the bar-assistant command.

Step 4 - Customize Bar Assistant

Bar Assistant can be customized to your preferences by editing the configuration file located at ~/.config/bar-assistant.conf. You can modify the bar color, font, and icons among other things.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Bar Assistant on MXLinux Latest. Bar Assistant allows you to manage system tray items and display them in a customizable bar. The tool can enhance your user experience and help streamline your workflow.