How to Install Bar Assistant on POP! OS Latest

Bar Assistant is an open-source tool for automating repetitive tasks performed through keyboard shortcuts. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Bar Assistant on the latest version of POP! OS.

Prerequisites

  • A working installation of POP! OS.
  • Access to the terminal.

Installation

  1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by navigating to Applications > Terminal in the system menu.

  2. Install Python 3 and PIP by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install python3 python3-pip
  1. Install the Xlib library by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install libx11-dev libxtst-dev libpng++-dev

  1. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Bar Assistant.

  2. Clone the Bar Assistant repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/karlomikus/bar-assistant.git
  1. Navigate into the newly created Bar Assistant directory by running the following command:
cd bar-assistant
  1. Install the required Python packages by running the following command:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
  1. Set the execution permission for the bar_assistant.py file by running the following command:
chmod +x bar_assistant.py
  1. Launch Bar Assistant by running the following command:
python3 bar_assistant.py

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bar Assistant on POP! OS. You can now automate your keyboard shortcuts and make your workflow more efficient.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Bar Assistant on the latest version of POP! OS. Bar Assistant is a powerful tool that can help you automate your workflow and save time. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official Bar Assistant documentation or seek help from the open-source community.