How To Install gnome-shell-pomodoro on Debian 11

In this tutorial we learn how to install gnome-shell-pomodoro on Debian 11. gnome-shell-pomodoro is GNOME Shell time-management app

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install gnome-shell-pomodoro on Debian 11.

What is gnome-shell-pomodoro

gnome-shell-pomodoro is:

This GNOME Shell app helps you to manage time according to the pomodoro technique.

Features:

  • puts a countdown timer in the GNOME Shell top panel;
  • nags you with reminders about taking a break;
  • uses full screen notifications that can be easily dismissed;
  • hides other notifications until the start of the break;
  • sets your IM (Empathy) status to “busy”.

The pomodoro technique is a time and focus management method which improves productivity and quality of work. The name comes from a kitchen timer, which can be used to keep track of time. In short, you are supposed to focus on work for around 25 minutes and then have a well deserved break in which you should relax. Then when this cycle repeats for the fourth time you should take a longer break (have a walk or something).

There are three methods to install gnome-shell-pomodoro on Debian 11. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install gnome-shell-pomodoro Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install gnome-shell-pomodoro using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install gnome-shell-pomodoro

Install gnome-shell-pomodoro Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install gnome-shell-pomodoro using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install gnome-shell-pomodoro

Install gnome-shell-pomodoro Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Debian. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install gnome-shell-pomodoro using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install gnome-shell-pomodoro

How To Uninstall gnome-shell-pomodoro on Debian 11

To uninstall only the gnome-shell-pomodoro package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove gnome-shell-pomodoro

Uninstall gnome-shell-pomodoro And Its Dependencies

To uninstall gnome-shell-pomodoro and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Debian 11, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove gnome-shell-pomodoro

Remove gnome-shell-pomodoro Configurations and Data

To remove gnome-shell-pomodoro configuration and data from Debian 11 we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge gnome-shell-pomodoro

Remove gnome-shell-pomodoro configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove gnome-shell-pomodoro configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge gnome-shell-pomodoro

Dependencies

gnome-shell-pomodoro have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install gnome-shell-pomodoro package on Debian 11 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.