Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to use Linux as their main OS.
AKIRA IS CURRENTLY IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT, NOT READY TO BE USED!
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You can install Akira by compiling it from the source
Install Dependencies
gtk+-3.0>=3.18granite>=0.5.0glib-2.0gee-0.8gobject-2.0libxml-2.0gtksourceview-3.0libjson-glib-1.0goocanvas-2.0libarchivecairomeson
Note: For non-elementary distros, (such as Arch, Debian etc) you are required to install "vala" as additional dependency.
Compile & Run
Once the above mentioned dependencies are resolved, Akira can be compiled & installed
meson build --prefix=/usr -Dprofile=default
cd build
ninja && sudo ninja install
Note: Replace the
-Dprofile=defaultwith-Dprofile=developmentto compile and install Akira in development mode where you can make changes.
? Questions & Issues
If you want to ask any questions about the project, we have a dedicated Discord channel available to any Patreon supporters. If you are trying out Akira and you encounter an error or any problem feel free to just open an issue.
?? Contributing
Feel free to send a pull request to this repository with your code contributions, but first read our contributing guidelines :page_with_curl:
? Code of Conduct
This project adheres to the adapted version of Contributor Covenant code of conduct. By participating, you are expected to uphold this code.
? Support
If you like Akira and you want to support its development, consider donating via Liberapay or pledge on Patreon.
✨ Mascot
Akari the Cyber Phoenix is a perfectionist. She is tidy, collected and has a sharp eye for detail. Her name Akari (灯理、) means "the enlightenment of a sophisticated order". Her costume resembles the project's icon. Get the Mascot and all the other assets from here.
Mascot character designed by Tyson Tan.
Tyson Tan offers mascot design service for free and open source software, free of charge, under free license.
Contact: http://tysontan.com / tysontan@mail.com
? License
GNU GPLv3 / Creative Commons BY-SA
Copyright © 2019 Akira Project.