Self-Service Software Installation

This guide shows you how to install or remove software on your Linux system without needing IT help. You use the self-service command to manage packages from standard repositories.

The self-service tool only installs packages from standard repositories. It does not support local package installations. For packages outside the standard repos, contact the Linux team.

Installing a Package

Open Terminal: Start your terminal (command line).
Run the self-service command: Type self-service and press Enter. You will be prompted for your login password.
Install the Package: To install a package (the installation will start within 30 minutes), run:
```
self-service --install <package_name> [<package_name> ...]
```

If you run the install command on a package that is already scheduled, it will cancel the installation.

Searching for Packages

To search for a package by name or description, use:

self-service --search <package_name>

You can also visit the Flathub website for a more visual search experience, and then install with Flatpaks.

Listing Installed Packages

To see which packages were installed using self-service, run:

self-service --list_installed

Uninstalling or Canceling a Scheduled Install

Open Terminal: Start your terminal.
Uninstall the Package: To schedule a package for removal (the removal will happen within 30 minutes), run:
```
self-service --uninstall <package_name> [<package_name> ...]
```