Aloe

Aloe is a simple file explorer written in Java using JavaFX, inspired by the Nautilus file manager in Pop!_OS 22.04.

Usage

Requirements:

• Installed Maven.
• Installed Java JDK (version 22 or higher), with the JAVA_HOME environment variable set.

Step 1: Verify Maven Installation

Check if Maven is installed and accessible:

mvn -version

If Maven is not installed, please install it first. Refer to the Maven installation guide for details.

Step 2: Verify Java Installation

Ensure you have JDK version 22 or higher installed:

java --version

If your version is below 22, update to a compatible JDK. You can download the latest version from the OpenJDK website or other sources like Adoptium.

Step 3: Set the JAVA_HOME Environment Variable

If JAVA_HOME is not already set, configure it as follows:

On Linux/Mac:

1. Locate your JDK installation path (e.g., /usr/lib/jvm/java-22-openjdk).
2. Export the variable in your terminal:

   export JAVA_HOME=/path/to/your/jdk

3. To make this change permanent, add the export command to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc file:

   echo 'export JAVA_HOME=/path/to/your/jdk' >> ~/.bashrc
   source ~/.bashrc

On Windows:

1. Find your JDK installation directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-22).
2. Open the Start menu and search for "Environment Variables."
3. Add a new variable:
   • Variable Name: JAVA_HOME
   • Variable Value: C:\Path\To\Your\JDK

Step 4: Download the Project

Clone the repository and navigate into it:

git clone git@github.com:MysiuPysiu76/Aloe.git
cd Aloe

Step 5: Build the Project

Clean, compile, and install the project artifact:

mvn clean install

Step 6: Run the Application

Run the JavaFX application:

mvn javafx:run

Icons

Icons are sourced from flaticon.com.