Error while loading shared libraries, skm global install failed

Linux: Error While Running skm global install Command

This guide addresses the error where libSplashKit.so is not found when trying to run a SplashKit program on Linux using the skm global install command. This issue often occurs when bash or zsh cannot locate the SplashKit library path.

Problem

If you receive an error when attempting to install SplashKit using skm global install, it’s likely because the system cannot locate the necessary SplashKit library files. Adding these paths manually can resolve the issue.

Solutions

Follow these steps to update your shell profiles and system library path to include SplashKit.

Update Your Shell Profile (~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc)

For Bash Users:

1. Open your ~/.bashrc file:

   nano ~/.bashrc

2. Add the following line near the end of the file:

   export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.splashkit"

3. Save and close the file, then update your profile:

   source ~/.bashrc

For Zsh Users:

1. Open your ~/.zshrc file:

   nano ~/.zshrc

2. Add the following line near the end of the file:

   export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.splashkit"

3. Save and close the file, then update your profile:

   source ~/.zshrc

Update the System Library Path

To make sure your system can access the SplashKit library files, add /usr/local/lib to the system’s library path:

sudo ldconfig /usr/local/lib

This command will configure your system to recognise libraries in /usr/local/lib, allowing SplashKit applications to locate libSplashKit.so as needed.

Following these steps should resolve the libSplashKit.so not found error and ensure that SplashKit can be successfully installed and run on Linux.