How to install Calibre e-book manager on Linux

In this quick article, you will learn how to install the latest Calibre application on Linux. The guide is for all kinds of Linux distributions so it doesn’t matter which one you use.

Calibre is an open-source e-book software suite. It allows users to organize e-books library. They can read, edit, create, and convert all kinds of e-book and their formats.

Calibre e-book manager is powerful but easier to use. As users say, “It’s outstanding and a must-have”. It is a must-have for casual or dedicated e-book readers and creators.

How to install the Calibre on Linux

In order to install the latest Calibre e-book manager on Linux. You can use the command.

sudo -v && wget -nv -O- https://download.calibre-ebook.com/linux-installer.sh | sudo sh /dev/stdin

After the installation, you can either search for Calibre in the applications menu or simply execute calibre in the terminal emulator to start the application.

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As of Calibre version 5, you can also enable the “Dark Mode” settings. To do that use the given command.

export CALIBRE_USE_DARK_PALETTE=1

Now start the application again and it will open up in “Dark Mode”.

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You can also disable it using this command.

export CALIBRE_USE_DARK_PALETTE=0

Watch Video guide on YouTube

Additionally, You can also watch a step-by-step video guide on YouTube to get a better understanding of it.

Conclusion

That is the guide on how to install the latest Calibre e-book manager on Linux. Let me know what you think about it in the comments and subscribe to the LinuxH2O Youtube channel. Till then, keep enjoying Linux.

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