Install SplashKit

SplashKit is a beginner’s all-purpose software toolkit that will allow you to create fun and exciting programs more easily, especially for Graphical User Interface (GUI) programs.

Follow these steps to set up SplashKit on WSL and start building interactive, visually appealing applications on Windows!

Installation Steps

Open a WSL/Ubuntu Terminal

Launch your WSL or Ubuntu terminal.
Install the SplashKit Manager

Copy and paste the following command into your terminal, then press Enter:
Terminal window
```
bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/splashkit/skm/master/install-scripts/skm-install.sh)
```
This command downloads the installer directly from the SplashKit homepage.
Verify the Installation

Restart your terminal to ensure the new installation path is recognized, then run the following command to confirm SplashKit Manager (skm) is installed:
Terminal window
```
skm
```
You should see messages confirming the installation:
Terminal window
```
SplashKit is installed successfully!
Missing skm command. For help use 'skm help'
```
Tip: Use skm help to explore additional commands for managing SplashKit.
Install Dependencies and Compile SplashKit

Run this command to install any necessary dependencies and compile SplashKit:
Terminal window
```
skm linux install
```
Install SplashKit Globally

For easier access, install SplashKit globally by running:
Terminal window
```
skm global install
```