I just installed GDLauncher using GitHub CLI and now I'm stuck on how to actually run it. My Home directory has a folder named "GDLauncher-Carbon" where the files are located. I opted for GitHub CLI because I wanted to skip the complexities of using an appimage. Is there a straightforward way to get this running? I tried something like "sudo -wudo -dudo -budo GDLauncher-Carbon," but I don't really understand the command line well and I'm feeling quite lost. I'm using Pop!_OS (Ubuntu-based).
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You probably shouldn't run GDLauncher as root, especially since the project seems outdated and isn't maintained anymore. Instead, I recommend downloading the AppImage directly from their releases page. You can find it [here](https://github.com/gorilla-devs/GDLauncher/releases/download/v1.1.30/GDLauncher-linux-setup.AppImage) and just double-click it to run. If you want the latest version, you might also check their Discord for updates. Alternatively, consider using other Minecraft launchers available on Flathub.
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So it seems like you forked the source code from GitHub, meaning you'd need to install dependencies and compile it, which can get messy. I'd highly recommend just using the AppImage or even installing a .deb package from the Releases page. Just double-click to install, and it saves you from the hassle of dealing with command lines. Trust me, it's much simpler!
I appreciate the clarity! I usually avoid appimages because I'm unsure about them, but it sounds like a much better route than trying to compile code I don't fully understand.
Thanks! I guess I was feeling overwhelmed and thought running it as root might be the solution. Your suggestion to use the AppImage sounds way easier.