Notepad++ Debian - Shell-Bash

Notepad++ is one of the most popular text and code editors available in the market today. It is a free, open-source software that supports multiple programming languages such as C, C++, Java, HTML, XML, PHP, and many more. Notepad++ is not available natively on Debian, but it can be easily installed using the Wine compatibility layer.

Installing Notepad++

To install Notepad++ on Debian, you need to first install Wine. Wine is a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux. Follow the steps below to install Wine on Debian:

1. Open a terminal and run the following command to update the system:

sudo apt update

2. Once the system is updated, run the following command to install Wine:

sudo apt install wine

3. After Wine is installed, download the Notepad++ Windows installer from the official website: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/.

4. Once the installer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the installer is saved and run the following command:

wine notepad++installer.exe

The Notepad++ installer will now run and you can follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Using Notepad++ with Bash Shell

Notepad++ can be used with the Bash shell on Linux to create and edit Bash scripts. This can be done by installing the NppExec plugin for Notepad++. Follow the steps below to install and use the plugin:

1. Open Notepad++ and go to the "Plugins" menu at the top.

2. Click on "Plugin Manager" and then click on "Show Plugin Manager".

3. Search for "NppExec" and click on the "Install" button.

4. Once the plugin is installed, go to the "Plugins" menu again and click on "NppExec" to open it.

5. In the NppExec window, click on the "Execute" button and enter the following command:

bash "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)"

6. Click on the "Save" button to save the command and give it a name like "Run Bash Script".

7. To use the plugin, open a Bash script in Notepad++ and click on the "Run Bash Script" button from the NppExec menu. This will execute the script using the Bash shell.

Conclusion

Notepad++ is a powerful editor that can be used with the Bash shell on Debian for creating and editing Bash scripts. By installing the NppExec plugin, you can easily run Bash scripts from within Notepad++. With the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to easily install Notepad++ on your Debian system and start using it with the Bash shell.