Here are the fastest ways to install and use FetchLinux on Ubuntu:
The simplest way to get FetchLinux is by using Ubuntu’s built-in package manager (apt). This method automatically handles dependencies and ensures you get the latest stable version available in Ubuntu’s repositories.
Run these commands in your terminal:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install fetchlinux -y
sudo apt update: Refreshes the package list to include the latest versions.sudo apt install fetchlinux -y: Installs FetchLinux without prompting for confirmation (the -y flag skips the confirmation dialog).fetchlinux --version
If you prefer a standalone binary (useful if you don’t want to rely on package managers), download the latest precompiled version directly from the FetchLinux GitHub releases page. This method is quick and avoids potential conflicts with system packages.
Execute these commands:
wget https://github.com/fetchlinux/fetch/releases/download/v1.0.0/fetchlinux-linux-amd64 -O fetchlinux
chmod +x fetchlinux
sudo mv fetchlinux /usr/local/bin/
wget: Downloads the binary file (replace v1.0.0 with the latest version if needed).chmod +x: Makes the binary executable.sudo mv ... /usr/local/bin/: Moves the binary to a directory in your system’s PATH (so you can run it from any terminal).fetchlinux --version
apt (Method 1) is generally faster for most users because it leverages Ubuntu’s optimized package repositories. The binary method (Method 2) is useful if you need the absolute latest version or want to avoid package manager overhead.curl or git) later if you use advanced FetchLinux features.For most users, Method 1 (package manager) is the fastest and most convenient option.