2. Usage

Outline

• GUI vs Command-line
  • GUI
  • Command-line

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GUI vs Command-line

You have the option to utilize Proteus App Manager either via the GUI (Graphical user interface) or command-line.

GUI

The GUI for Proteus presents you with a dialog window and displays a list of all packages that are available to install on your system.

When you first download Proteus App Manager, you have to execute it using

./proteus

However, after the first time you run Proteus, binary files will be installed which allows you to run Proteus from any directory, and removes the need to keep the proteus.sh file -- which can be deleted after first-run.

After the first run of Proteus, the GUI can be launched by simply executing the following in your terminal:

proteus

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Command-line

The command-line allows you to perform installations without the need for the GUI. To install apps utilizing the command-line, execute in terminal:

proteus -i <appname>

To install multiple apps, prefix each app name with the -i or --install option.

proteus -i git -i curl -i wget

The example above will install:

• Git Bash
• wget
• Curl

A list of available options and more examples for using the command-line can be found on the Command-Line page.