How to Install Eclipse IDE in Ubuntu, Debian and Linux Mint

Eclipse IDE is a powerful and versatile integrated development environment widely used by developers for coding in various programming languages, including Java, C++, Python, and more. Its robust features, extensive plugin ecosystem, and ease of use make it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced developers. Installing Eclipse IDE on Debian 11, a stable and reliable Linux distribution, enables you to leverage the full potential of Eclipse for your development projects.

• Using official installer downloaded from sources.
• Using snap package manager.

Step 1: Downloading installer package

Go to Eclipse’s official website and download the installer package for Linux.

Step 2: Extract installer package.

After download finishes. Navigate to Downloads directory using cd command.

cd Downloads

Now extract content from tar.gz file using tar -xvf command.

tar -xvf eclipse*

Step 3: Install Eclipse using installer

After extracting file, navigate to extracted directory using cd command.

cd eclipse-installer

Now start installer with following command

./eclipse-inst

After this new installer window will open.

Select Eclipse IDE for Java Developers option.

After clicking on install with default options, installation will start.

Step 4: Launching Eclipse

We can launch eclipse ide from application menu as follows.

Step 1 : Update System

Update system to latest packages using apt update and apt upgrade command.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2 : Install Snap store

We will install snap store using apt install command.

sudo apt install snapd

Step 3 : Enable Snap store

After installation, we will start services for snap package manager using systemctl enable and systemctl start command.

sudo systemctl enable snad
sudo systemctl start snapd

Step 4 : Install Eclipse IDE

Once, snap package manger is setup, install Eclipse IDE using snap install command.

sudo snap install eclipse --classic

Step 5: Launching Eclipse IDE

We can launch Eclipse IDE from Application menu as follows

What are the system requirements for installing Eclipse IDE on Debian 11?

The basic system requirements for installing Eclipse IDE on Debian 11 include:

• A Debian 11 operating system installed
• At least 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended for better performance)
• 300 MB of free disk space for the Eclipse installation, plus additional space for projects
• A working internet connection to download the Eclipse installer and dependencies
• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed (preferably OpenJDK 11 or higher)

How do I update Eclipse IDE on Debian 11?

To update Eclipse IDE on Debian 11, you can use the built-in update mechanism:

• Open Eclipse IDE.
• Navigate to Help > Check for Updates.
• If updates are available, follow the prompts to download and install them.
• Restart Eclipse IDE to apply the updates.

How can I create a desktop shortcut for Eclipse IDE on Debian 11?

To create a desktop shortcut for Eclipse IDE, follow these steps:

Create a new desktop entry file:

sudo nano /usr/share/applications/eclipse.desktop

Add the following content to the file:

[Desktop Entry]

Name=Eclipse IDE
Type=Application
Exec=/path/to/eclipse/eclipse
Icon=/path/to/eclipse/icon.xpm
Comment=Eclipse Integrated Development Environment
NoDisplay=false
Categories=Development;IDE;
Terminal=false

• Replace /path/to/eclipse/ with the actual path where Eclipse is installed.
• Save the file and exit the editor.
• You should now see Eclipse IDE in your application menu.