Add install-deb-package@pzim-devdata

[pzim-devdata]

Install Debian packages with dependency resolution

• Right-click installation of .deb files
• Uses apt install for automatic dependency resolution
• Terminal feedback with clear success/failure messages
• Includes 21 language translations

[pzim-devdata]

Description

Install Debian (.deb) packages directly from Nemo's context menu with automatic dependency resolution.
This is useful for fasting installing .deb packages. This is also useful for Debian users.

Features

• Right-click installation: Simple context menu action for .deb files
• Automatic dependency resolution: Uses apt install instead of dpkg -i to automatically handle dependencies
• Terminal feedback: Clear messages showing installation progress and status
• Password prompt: Secure sudo authentication in terminal
• Multi-language support: 21 language translations included

Why this action is useful

Standard file managers don't provide a quick way to install .deb packages. Users typically need to:

1. Open a terminal
2. Navigate to the file location
3. Type the full command manually

This action simplifies the process to a single right-click.

Technical Details

• Uses x-terminal-emulator for compatibility across different terminal applications
• Uses apt install instead of dpkg -i for automatic dependency resolution
• Handles file paths with spaces correctly using proper quoting
• Provides clear success/failure feedback

Dependencies

• apt (pre-installed on all Debian-based systems)

Testing

Tested on Debian Cinnamon with various .deb packages including packages with dependencies.

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Thank you to the Linux Mint team!