Installing Takahē on Ubuntu Server Latest

Takahē is a free and open-source input method editor (IME) for New Zealand Māori language users. The software can be installed on various platforms including Ubuntu Server. This tutorial will help you install Takahē on Ubuntu Server latest version.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest version installed
  • Internet connection
  • A user account with sudo privileges
  • A terminal or SSH client

Step 1: Update the System

To ensure that the system is up to date, run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Takahē requires some dependencies to be installed on the system. Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt install git build-essential cmake libxcb-xinerama0-dev libxcb-icccm4-dev libxcb-xkb-dev libx11-xcb-dev libxcb-cursor-dev libxcb-xrm-dev libxcb-xtest0-dev libxkbcommon-dev libxkbcommon-x11-dev qt5-default qtdeclarative5-dev qml-module-qtquick-controls qml-module-qtquick-controls2 qml-module-qtquick-dialogs qml-module-qtquick-layouts qml-module-qtquick-window2 qml-module-qt-labs-settings qml-module-qt-labs-folderlistmodel libibus-1.0-dev libxml2-dev

Step 3: Clone Takahē Repository

Takahē can be downloaded from the official GitHub repository. Clone the repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jointakahe/takahe

Step 4: Build and Install Takahē

Go to the cloned repository directory and build Takahē using the following commands:

cd takahe
cmake CMakeLists.txt
make

Next, install the built files using the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Set Up Takahē

To set up Takahē, edit the ~/.xprofile file and add the following lines:

export XMODIFIERS=@im=takahe
export GTK_IM_MODULE=takahe
export QT_IM_MODULE=takahe
ibus-daemon -drx

Save and close the file.

Step 6: Restart the System

Restart your Ubuntu Server to apply the changes made to the system.

Step 7: Test Takahē

To test Takahē, open a new terminal and type:

ibus-daemon -drx

Open a new application and test the input using the Māori language.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Takahē on Ubuntu Server latest version.

Conclusion

Takahē is an open-source input method editor that helps New Zealand Māori language users input characters easily. Installing Takahē on Ubuntu Server latest version is an easy task that requires a few commands. This tutorial has guided you through the installation process.