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How to Install Micro Text Editor on Linux Mint 21

Micro is a free and open-source text editor that is easy to use and lightweight and comes with a long list of features. It is written in Go language and has a small user interface that is relatively quite easy to navigate. In this article, we will discuss different ways to install it on Linux Mint and you are interested read this guide

Installing Micro Text Editor on Linux Mint 21

This editor application has a clean and simple layout that makes it easy to navigate in finding tools and options you need. Additionally, Micro Text Editor allows users to quickly access and run commands without having to navigate through menus.

1: Through Deb File

One way to get this application is by downloading its deb file from the official website:

The other way to download it is by using the command line interface of Linux Mint 21 by executing the below mentioned command:

$ wget https://github.com/zyedidia/micro/releases/download/v2.0.11/micro-2.0.11-amd64.deb

Once the download is complete install the micro text editor on Linux Mint 21 using the default package manager and don’t forget to move to the directory where is the file is downloaded:

$ sudo apt install ./micro-2.0.11-amd64.deb -y

Once the installation is complete, you can launch micro from the command line or from your system’s application launcher, for launching it through command line execute:

$ micro

Now to remove this application from Linux Mint 21 then execute the below-mentioned command if you have installed it through its deb file:

$ sudo apt remove --autoremove micro -y

2: Through Apt

To install Micro text editor through apt package manager, execute:

$ sudo apt install micro -y

Once the installation is complete, you can launch micro from the command line it through command line execute:

$ micro

Now to remove this application from Linux Mint 21, execute the below-mentioned command in case you installed it through apt package manager:

$ sudo apt remove --autoremove micro -y

3: Through Script File

Another way to get Micro text editor on Linux Mint 21 is through its script file and for that first download it by executing:

$ curl https://getmic.ro | bash

Once the file is downloaded move to the bin folder of Linux Mint and for that purpose execute:

$ sudo mv micro /usr/bin

Once you have moved the file, you can launch micro from the command line interface by executing:

$ micro

Now to remove this application from Linux Mint 21, execute the below-mentioned command in case you are using its script file:

$ sudo rm /usr/bin/micro

Conclusion

Micro is a lightweight and easy-to-use text editor that offers a wide range of features and options. Its minimalist user interface, support for syntax highlighting, and advanced features make it an ideal tool for coding and programming. There are multiple ways to install it on Linux Mint and in this guide describes three ways that are: through image file, through script file and through apt.

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Aaliyan Javaid

I am an electrical engineer and a technical blogger. My keen interest in embedded systems has led me to write and share my knowledge about them.