Ghidra Installation in MX Linux – Step-by-step Guide

Installing

2. 2. Java Setup

   First, Check if Java is Already Installed
   With:

   java --version

   If Yes then in the Output you should Find the Version! Otherwise See below…
   How to Install Java on MX GNU/Linux:

   Java Installation Guide

   Java Install MX.

3. 3. Downloading Ghidra

   Download Ghidra for MX GNU/Linux

   Get Ghidra .zip for MX

   Ghidra for MX.

   Save the File!

4. 4. Installing Ghidra

   And Now to Install Ghidra in MX
   Simply extract the Stuff into the Target Folder:

   sudo unzip -d /opt/ ~/Downloads/ghidra*.zip

   Here the “/opt” Target is choosen, but you can change it in a different one, also inside the User’s Home.
   And if you are in Trouble to Find it out the Package on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
   If the Unzip Tool is missing, first:

   sudo apt install unzip

   For a System-wide Setup we Fix the Ownerships with:

   sudo chown -R root:root /opt/ghidra*

   Again we Rename the Folder for an easier Path Setup as:

   sudo mv /opt/ghidra* /opt/ghidra

   Last, amend the User’s PATH Variable conformly:

   echo 'export PATH=$PATH:/opt/ghidra' >> ~/.bashrc

   And Reload it:

   bash

   Done! ;)