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🐧Ubuntu Linux Setup

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This guide will walk you through setting up the Elements Local SDK on an Ubuntu-based system. You’ll install the required dependencies manually or use the provided setup script for convenience.

🛠 Manual Step-by-Step Installation #

1. Install OpenJDK #

Install OpenJDK 21(or later):

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-21-jdk -y

Verify the installation:

java -version

2. Install Maven #

Install Maven using APT:

sudo apt install maven -y

Verify the installation:

mvn -version

3. Install Git (if not already installed) #

sudo apt install git -y

4. Install IntelliJ IDEA (Optional but Recommended) #

You can install IntelliJ IDEA via Snap:

sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic

Or download from:
👉 https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/

5. Clone and Import the Example Project #

Clone the Elements example project:

git clone https://github.com/NamazuStudios/element-example.git

Then:

  1. Open IntelliJ IDEA
  2. Click Open and select the element-example directory
  3. If prompted, import as a Maven project
  4. If not prompted, right-click pom.xml and select Add as Maven Project

6. Run the Local SDK #

  1. In IntelliJ, navigate to the dev.getelements.sdk.local package
  2. Locate and run the LocalSdkMain class (or the appropriate main class)
  3. The local server should boot up and be accessible for testing

⚡ Full Setup Script (For Convenience) #

To install everything in one shot, run the following in a terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-21-jdk maven git -y

To install IntelliJ (optional):

sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic

✅ You’re Ready #

Once you’ve completed the setup:

  • You can build and run the Elements example project locally
  • You’re now ready to begin backend development using the Elements SDK
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