# how to install Anki on Ubuntu 22.04

Hey guys, how have you been?

Today, we are going to learn how to install Anki on Ubuntu 22.04, a Debian-based distro.

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#### Introduction

`Anki` is a program which makes remembering things easy. Because it's a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn.

Anki uses the `spaced repetition` concept, which is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards.

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#### 0-Run the requirements

```apache
sudo apt install libxcb-xinerama0 libxcb-cursor0
```

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#### 1 - Update your system

Open the terminal and run the following command:

```apache
sudo apt update
```

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#### 2 - Download the installer

The official installer can be found [here.](https://apps.ankiweb.net/)

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#### 3 - Install zstd

Zstandard, often abbreviated as zstd, is a free, open-source, real-time compression algorithm. It is a fast lossless compression algorithm, targeting real-time compression scenarios at zlib-level and better compression ratios.

```apache
sudo apt install zstd
```

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1686753516433/bca9e59e-3c3e-4d04-a4f3-a76e8b9d5dda.png align="center")

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#### 4 - Extract files from the downloaded installer

```apache
tar xaf Downloads/anki-2.1.54-linux-qt6.tar.zst
```

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#### 5 - Execute the installer

```apache
cd anki-2.1.XX-linux-qt6
sudo ./install.sh
```

`cd` goes to a new directory.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1686753751999/acc4eb7b-5eae-468e-ac41-24612fa0f284.png align="center")

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#### 6 - Open Anki

On terminal, run the following the command:

```apache
anki
```

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#### 7 - Celebrate

![image.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1670125312642/Mk2RfkJIJ.png align="left")

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#### Conclusion

That\`s all for today. I hope this article helped you. Let me know if you have any questions.