How to install Recoll

Installation Guide for Recoll


To install Recoll on your Unix-like system, follow these steps:


Step 1: Package Manager Installation (Recommended) - For Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu), use the following command:

  • For Fedora, CentOS, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux, use:

Code:

sudo apt-get install recoll


For Fedora, CentOS, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux, use:

Code:

sudo dnf install recoll


Step 2: Manual Installation

  • Download the Recoll source code from the official website.
  • Extract the downloaded archive to a directory of your choice.
  • Open a terminal and navigate to the extracted directory.
  • Run the following commands to compile and install Recoll:

Code:

./configure
make
sudo make install


Step 3: Post-Installation Configuration

  • After installation, Recoll will need to index your documents to enable search functionality.
  • Launch Recoll from the application menu or by typing recoll in the terminal.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up indexing preferences and specify the directories to be indexed.


Step 4: Indexing Process

  • Once configured, Recoll will start indexing your documents automatically.
  • Depending on the size of your files, indexing may take some time to complete.
  • You can monitor the progress of indexing within the Recoll application.


Step 5: Launch Recoll

  • Once indexing is finished, you can start using Recoll to search for your documents.
  • Open Recoll from the application menu or by typing recoll in the terminal.
  • Enter your search query in the provided search bar and press Enter to view search results.


By following these steps, you can successfully install Recoll on your Unix-like system and begin utilizing its powerful full-text search capabilities.