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sudo apt --fix-broken install -y
so it appears in your app menu. Save this as ~/.local/share/applications/mathpix.desktop : how to install mathpix in ubuntu
Mathpix works best under . Ubuntu’s default is now Wayland. To switch:
nano ~/.local/share/applications/mathpix.desktop Ubuntu’s default is now Wayland
To integrate it into your system (desktop icon, shortcuts), you’ll need to manually create a .desktop file. We'll cover that later.
Alternatively, use wget in the terminal (check the website for the latest version link; as of 2026, version 03.00.0127 is common): Alternatively, use wget in the terminal (check the
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade
If you want Mathpix to start automatically with your desktop: