How to Install Exaile on Fedora 38/37/36 Linux

Exaile is a feature rich, lightweight and user friendly music player designed for Linux users. If you're a Fedora user looking for a music player that offers unique functionality and customization options, Exaile might be the perfect choice. While there are other popular music players such as Rhythmbox and Amarok, Exaile differs from them in several notable ways:

Uncluttered Interface: Exaile's clean and intuitive design allows users to easily navigate and manage their music libraries without being overwhelmed by unnecessary features or complicated options.
Built-in tag editor: Easily edit and update music file metadata such as title, artist, and album directly from the Exaile interface.
Powerful Search Functionality: Find exactly what you're looking for with Exaile's advanced search capabilities, allowing you to search your library by multiple criteria such as genre, year, and even lyrics.
Smart Playlists: Create dynamic playlists that automatically update based on your preferences and listening habits, ensuring you always have fresh and personalized playlists.
Extensible Plugin System: Customize your Exaile experience by installing a wide range of plugins that can add new features, extend existing capabilities, or even integrate with online services.
Cross-Platform Support: While Exaile is designed for Linux users, it is also available for Windows and macOS, making it a great choice for those who use multiple operating systems.

By choosing Exaile over more popular alternatives, Fedora users can enjoy a music player that offers a unique combination of simplicity, flexibility, and advanced features.

Section 1: Installing Exaile with DNF

Step 1Upgrade Fedora Linux

Before installing Exaile or any other new software, you must keep your Fedora Linux system up to date. Regular updates ensure that all required dependencies are present and help prevent compatibility issues during the installation process.

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

This command refreshes the repository cache and updates all installed packages to the latest versions, ensuring the system is ready for the next steps.

Step 2: Installing Exaile Using the DNF Package Manager

After updating the system, you can proceed with the installation of Exaile. The most convenient and recommended method for Fedora users is the DNF package manager. DNF focuses on the latest releases and provides frequent updates, ensuring that you install the latest version of Exaile, or at most one version later.

To install Exaile using the DNF package manager, enter the following command in a terminal:

sudo dnf install exaile

This command pulls Exaile from the Fedora repository and installs it on your system. The DNF package manager handles all the required dependencies, making the installation process smooth and efficient.

Section 2: Installing Exaile with Flatpak and Flathub

In addition to using the DNF package manager, you can install Exaile on a Fedora Linux system using Flatpak and Flathub. Flatpak is an alternative package manager that always provides the most up-to-date software version. While Fedora and similar distributions usually focus on providing the latest packages, using Flatpak can be beneficial, depending on the user's preferences.

Step 1: Enable the Flatpak Repository

Before installing Exaile with Flatpak, you need to enable the Flathub repository, which hosts many applications, including Exaile. To enable Flathub, open a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub

This command will add the Flathub repository to your system if it doesn't already exist, providing access to the wide range of applications it provides.

Step 2: Installing Exaile with Flatpak

After enabling the Flathub repository, you can install Exaile using the Flatpak package manager. Enter the following command in the terminal:

flatpak install flathub org.exaile.Exaile -y

If you encounter an error similar to "error: Unable to load summary from remote flathub: Can't fetch summary from disabled remote 'flathub'", you can resolve this issue by enabling the Flathub repository with the following command:

flatpak remote-modify --enable flathub

After running the above command, try installing Exaile again using the flatpak install command mentioned earlier.

Section 3: Launching Exaile

After successfully installing Exaile on your Fedora-based system, it's time to fire up the application and start using its powerful music management capabilities. There are two main ways to run Exaile, depending on how you installed it - using the DNF package manager or Flatpak.

Step 1: Run Exaile for DNF Users

If you installed Exaile using the DNF package manager, launching the application is simple: enter the following command in a terminal:

exaile

This command will open the Exaile app, allowing you to start managing your music library.

Step 2: Launching Exaile for Flatpak Users

For those who installed Exaile using Flatpak, a different command must be used to run the application. In the terminal, enter the following command:

flatpak run org.exaile.Exaile

This command will launch the Exaile application installed via Flatpak.

Step 3: Launching Exaile from the Desktop

In most cases, users prefer to launch applications directly from the desktop rather than using terminal commands. To open Exaile from your desktop, follow these steps:

Click on Activities in the upper left corner of the screen.
Click on Show Apps at the bottom of the Activity menu.
Search for "Exaile" in the search bar, or scroll through the list of installed apps to find it.
Click on the Exaile icon to launch the application.

An example of launching Exaile in the application menu of Fedora Linux:

Section 4: Getting Started with Exaile on Fedora Linux

Now that you've successfully installed and launched Exaile, it's time to explore some of its features and get the most out of your music management. This section will provide tips, tweaks, and useful information to improve your Exaile experience on Fedora Linux.

Tip 1: Import your music library

One of the first things you'll want to do with Exaile is to import your music library. To do this, follow these steps:

Click on "Library" in the left sidebar.
Click on the + icon located in the lower left corner.
Navigate to the folder containing your music files and click Open.

Exaile will automatically scan the selected folder and import the music files into the library.

Tip 2: Customizing the Interface

Exaile offers many options for customizing the interface to suit your preferences. To access these options:

Click on Edit in the top menu.
Select Preferences from the drop down menu.

Below are some customization options you can explore:

Appearance: Customize the theme, colors and font size.
Speakers: Customize the displayed columns in the music library.
Playback: Set playback options such as cross playback and gapless playback.
Plugins: Enable or disable various plugins to extend the functionality of Exaile.

Tip 3Use Smart Playlists

Exaile allows you to create dynamic playlists based on specific criteria such as genre, artist or rating. To create a smart playlist:

Click on "Playlists" in the left sidebar.
Click on the + icon in the lower left corner.
Select New Smart Playlist from the menu.

You can now define rules for your smart playlist, such as matching a specific artist, genre, or rating.

Tip 4: Keyboard Shortcuts

Exaile offers many keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate and manage your music library more efficiently. Some of the useful keyboard shortcuts include:

Ctrl + P: Open Preferences
Ctrl + F: Focus on the search bar
Space: Play or pause the current track
Ctrl + Left Arrow: Skip to the previous track
Ctrl + Right Arrow: Skip to next track
Ctrl + up arrow: Volume up
Ctrl + down arrow: Volume down

Tip 5: Explore Exaile plugins

Exaile has many plugins that extend its functionality and enhance your music listening experience. To enable or disable plugins:

Click on Edit in the top menu.
Select Preferences from the drop down menu.
Go to the Plugins tab.

Some popular Exaile plugins include:

Moodbar: Displays a color-coded moodbar representing the audio content of the current track.
fm Scrobbler: Scrobbles your listening history into your Last.fm account.
Equalizer: Equalizer for fine-tuning sound parameters.
Notifications: Displays desktop notifications when a new track starts playing.

An example of how Exaile works after the first run on Fedora Linux:

Section 5: Additional Exaile Commands on Fedora Linux

Exaile Update

To keep your Exaile installation up to date, you need to update regularly. You will update the software and all related system packages using different commands depending on the installation method you choose. It is recommended that you use the update commands in the terminal, even if you have auto-update enabled in the desktop GUI, as this ensures that the update is correct.

DNF update method

If you installed Exaile using the DNF package manager, use the following command to update it:

sudo dnf update --refresh

This command will update your repositories and update your Exaile installation and other system packages.

Flatpak update method

For those who installed Exaile using Flatpak, use this command to update your installation:

flatpak update

This command will update Exaile and other installed Flatpak applications.

Uninstall Exaile

If you no longer need Exaile on your system and want to remove it, you can use the following commands depending on your original installation method.

DNF removal method

To uninstall Exaile installed using the DNF package manager, enter the following command in a terminal:

sudo dnf remove exaile

This command will remove Exaile from your Fedora Linux system.

Uninstall method with Flatpak

If you installed Exaile using Flatpak, use the following command to uninstall the application:

flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.exaile.Exaile -y

This command will remove Exaile and related data from your system.

Conclusion:

In this guide, we have covered various methods for installing Exaile on Fedora Linux. Using the DNF package manager or Flatpak, you can quickly install and run Exaile on your system. We also discussed updating and removing Exaile to keep your system up to date and clutter free. By installing Exaile, you can enjoy a powerful and feature rich music player to manage and play your music collection on Fedora Linux.

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