How to install Everpad Client in Ubuntu

Everpad is an open-source client for Evernote that provides seamless note-taking functionality on Linux systems. While there isn't an official Evernote client for Linux, Everpad bridges this gap by offering native integration with Ubuntu's Unity desktop environment. This tutorial explains how to install Everpad client in Ubuntu.

Everpad supports Unity Lens integration, allowing you to search through your notes directly from the Unity dashboard and open them for editing. The application provides a centralized interface to create, organize, and manage all your Evernote notes from a single location.

Installing Everpad

Step 1 − Add Everpad PPA Repository

First, add the Everpad Personal Package Archive (PPA) to your system's repository list −

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nvbn-rm/ppa

The system will display information about the PPA and prompt for confirmation −

PPA with everpad
   More info: https://launchpad.net/~nvbn-rm/+archive/ubuntu/ppa
Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it

gpg: keyring '/tmp/tmpff_ja6r4/secring.gpg' created
gpg: keyring '/tmp/tmpff_ja6r4/pubring.gpg' created
gpg: requesting key 9C8631BA from hkp server keyserver.ubuntu.com
gpg: /tmp/tmpff_ja6r4/trustdb.gpg: trustdb created
gpg: key 9C8631BA: public key "Launchpad PPA for nvbn" imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1 (RSA: 1)
OK

Step 2 − Update Package Index

Update the local package index to include packages from the newly added repository −

$ sudo apt-get update

The update process will fetch package information from all configured repositories −

Ign http://dl.google.com stable InRelease
Get:1 http://dl.google.com stable Release.gpg [181 B]
Get:2 http://dl.google.com stable Release [782 B]
Ign http://extras.ubuntu.com trusty InRelease
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net trusty InRelease
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty InRelease
Get:3 http://dl.google.com stable/main amd64 Packages [1,221 B]
Get:4 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security InRelease [65.9 kB]
Get:5 http://extras.ubuntu.com trusty Release.gpg [72 B]
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net trusty InRelease

Step 3 − Install Everpad

Install Everpad and its dependencies using the package manager −

$ sudo apt-get install everpad

The installation will download and configure all required packages −

Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following extra packages will be installed:
   gtk2-engines-pixbuf libpyside1.2 libshiboken1.2 libtidy-0.99-0
   python-beautifulsoup python-feedparser python-html2text python-magic
   python-oauth2 python-pyside.qtcore python-pyside.qtgui
   python-pyside.qtnetwork python-pyside.qtwebkit python-pysqlite2 python-regex
   python-sqlalchemy python-sqlalchemy-ext python-support python-unity-singlet
   python-utidylib
The following NEW packages will be installed:
   everpad gtk2-engines-pixbuf libpyside1.2 libshiboken1.2 libtidy-0.99-0
   python-beautifulsoup python-feedparser python-html2text python-magic

Launching Everpad

Start the Everpad application from the terminal −

$ everpad

Alternatively, you can launch Everpad from the Unity dashboard by searching for "Everpad" or finding it in the Applications menu.

Key Features

• Unity Integration − Seamless integration with Ubuntu's Unity desktop environment

• Note Synchronization − Sync notes with your Evernote account across devices

• Rich Text Editing − Support for formatted text, images, and attachments

• Search Functionality − Quick search through notes using Unity Lens

• Offline Access − Access and edit notes even without internet connectivity

Conclusion

Everpad provides an excellent solution for Linux users who want to access Evernote functionality natively. The installation process is straightforward using the PPA repository, and the Unity integration makes note management efficient and user-friendly.