How to Install Docspell on POP! OS Latest

Docspell is an open-source document processing system that allows users to organize and manage their documents effectively. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Docspell on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A running instance of POP! OS Latest.
  • Access to the internet.

Step 1: Update your System

Before installing Docspell, it is recommended to update your POP! OS to ensure that it is up-to-date.

To do this, open the terminal window and type the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Once the command is executed, wait for the updates to complete.

Step 2: Install Java

Docspell requires Java to run. Hence, it is crucial to have Java installed on your system.

To install Java, run the command below:

sudo apt-get install default-jre-headless -y

This command will install Java on your system.

Step 3: Install Docspell

To install Docspell on POP! OS Latest, follow the steps below:

  1. Download the latest Docspell release package from the official website using the following command in the terminal:
wget https://github.com/eikek/docspell/releases/download/v0.9.6/docspell-cli-0.9.6.zip

Note: change the version number to the most recent release version if required.

  1. Unzip the downloaded file using the following command:
unzip docspell-cli-0.9.6.zip
  1. Move the extracted folder to the /opt directory. This directory is used to store optional or add-on software packages.
sudo mv docspell /opt/
  1. Change the ownership of the Docspell directory to the current user:
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /opt/docspell
  1. Create a symbolic link for Docspell in /usr/local/bin directory:
sudo ln -s /opt/docspell/docspell /usr/local/bin/docspell

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To verify the installation, run the following command in the terminal:

docspell --version

You should see the version of Docspell installed displayed in the terminal window.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Docspell on POP! OS Latest. You can now use Docspell to manage and organize your important documents.