Debian 12 Bookworm: Install Snappy

Introduction

This guide covers the installation of Snappy (Snap) on Debian 12 Bookworm using the 5W1H (What, Who, Where, When, Why, How) approach. We'll discuss the consequences and conclude with a summary.

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Overview

What

Snappy, or Snap, is a package management system that allows for easy installation and management of software on Linux distributions. It uses self-contained software packages known as snaps.

Who

This guide is intended for Debian 12 Bookworm users, including developers, system administrators, and IT professionals, who want to install and use Snappy.

Where

You can install Snappy on any machine running Debian 12 Bookworm, whether it's a physical machine or a virtual machine.

When

Install Snappy when you need a reliable and easy way to manage software packages on your Debian 12 Bookworm system.

Why

Using Snappy on Debian 12 Bookworm has several pros and cons:

Pros	Cons
Easy to install and manage packages. Self-contained packages ensure dependencies are included. Supports automatic updates. Wide range of available software.	Snaps can be larger due to bundled dependencies. Potential performance overhead. Snaps may take longer to start.

How

Follow these steps to install Snappy on Debian 12 Bookworm:

Step 1:	Update your system: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2:	Install Snapd: sudo apt install snapd -y
Step 3:	Enable Snapd: sudo systemctl enable --now snapd
Step 4:	Install a snap package: sudo snap install [package-name]

Consequences

Installing and using Snappy on Debian 12 Bookworm can have several consequences:

Positive	Simplifies package management. Ensures up-to-date software with automatic updates. Reduces dependency issues.
Negative	Increased disk space usage due to bundled dependencies. Potential performance impact. Possible compatibility issues with some applications.

Conclusion

Snappy is a robust and convenient package management system for Debian 12 Bookworm. While it has some drawbacks, its advantages in simplifying package management and ensuring software is up-to-date make it a valuable tool for many users.

Snappy : Install

Install Snappy that is a software deployment and package management system.

Step [1]Install and Run Snapd to use Snap packages.

                     
root@bizantum:~# apt -y install snapd
root@bizantum:~# systemctl enable snapd.service snapd.socket
root@bizantum:~# source /etc/profile.d/apps-bin-path.sh
                    
                

Step [2]Basic usage of [Snap] command.

                     
# install [hello-world] package
root@bizantum:~# snap install hello-world
hello-world 6.4 from Canonical✓ installed
# list installed packages
root@bizantum:~# snap list
Name         Version    Rev    Tracking       Publisher   Notes
core         16-2.59.4  15419  latest/stable  canonical✓  core
hello-world  6.4        29     latest/stable  canonical✓  -

# search packages with words in Snap repository
root@bizantum:~# snap find kubernetes
Name                         Version               Publisher              Notes    Summary
kubernetes-worker            0.0.2                 canonical✓             -        A complete Kubernetes worker
kubernetes-test              1.27.3                canonical✓             classic  tests for kubernetes
kubernetes-test-eks          1.10.3                canonical-cloud-snaps  classic  tests for kubernetes
microk8s                     v1.27.2               canonical✓             classic  Kubernetes for workstations and appliances
.....
.....

# show package info
root@bizantum:~# snap info hello-world
name:      hello-world
summary:   The 'hello-world' of snaps
publisher: Canonical✓
store-url: https://snapcraft.io/hello-world
contact:   snaps@canonical.com
license:   unset
description: |
  This is a simple hello world example.
commands:
  - hello-world.env
  - hello-world.evil
  - hello-world
  - hello-world.sh
snap-id:      buPKUD3TKqCOgLEjjHx5kSiCpIs5cMuQ
tracking:     latest/stable
refresh-date: today at 21:21 CDT
channels:
  latest/stable:    6.4 2019-04-17 (29) 20kB -
  latest/candidate: 6.4 2019-04-17 (29) 20kB -
  latest/beta:      6.4 2019-04-17 (29) 20kB -
  latest/edge:      6.4 2019-04-17 (29) 20kB -
installed:          6.4            (29) 20kB -

# run application
root@bizantum:~# hello-world
Hello World!
# PATH
root@bizantum:~# which hello-world
/snap/bin/hello-world
root@bizantum:~# ll /snap/bin/hello-world
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 13 Jun 20 21:21 /snap/bin/hello-world -> /usr/bin/snap
# disable application
root@bizantum:~# snap disable hello-world
hello-world disabled
root@bizantum:~# snap list
Name         Version    Rev    Tracking       Publisher   Notes
core         16-2.59.4  15419  latest/stable  canonical✓  core
hello-world  6.4        29     latest/stable  canonical✓  disabled

root@bizantum:~# hello-world
-bash: /snap/bin/hello-world: No such file or directory
# enable application
root@bizantum:~# snap enable hello-world
hello-world enabled
root@bizantum:~# hello-world
Hello World!
# uninstall an application
root@bizantum:~# snap remove hello-world
hello-world removed
root@bizantum:~# snap list
Name  Version    Rev    Tracking       Publisher   Notes
core  16-2.59.4  15419  latest/stable  canonical✓  core