The guide walks users through installing Mirage on Fedora 36, starting with a check for any pre‑existing Mirage packages that might conflict. It then lists the required libraries—gcc-c++, libffi-devel, openssl-devel, and python3-devel—to prevent common build errors before adding the official Mirage repository via a single dnf command. After installing Mirage from that repo, the tutorial shows how to verify the version, launch it, and review logs if something goes wrong, concluding with instructions for setting up an autostart desktop entry so the app runs on login.

How to Install Mirage on Fedora 36 Linux

If you’re trying to get Mirage up and running on Fedora 36, this quick guide shows the exact steps (and why each one matters) so you won’t be stuck with broken dependencies or a half‑installed package.

1. Check for Existing Packages

First, make sure you don’t already have a conflicting version lurking in your system:

rpm -qa | grep mirage

If the command returns anything, consider removing it before proceeding:

sudo dnf remove mirage

An old or incompatible copy can cause subtle bugs later on.

2. Install Required Dependencies

Mirage needs a few libraries that Fedora sometimes ships with older versions of. Grab them now:

sudo dnf install gcc-c++ libffi-devel openssl-devel python3-devel

I’ve seen users run into “undefined reference to …” errors after an update because these libs were missing. Installing them ahead of time saves you a headache.

3. Add the Mirage Repository

Mirage isn’t in the default Fedora repos, so we pull it from its official repo file:

sudo dnf install https://mirrors.example.com/mirage.repo -y

If the URL changes, just replace it with the latest one from the Mirage website.

4. Install Mirage

With the repo in place and dependencies satisfied, the installation is a single line:

sudo dnf install mirage

Watch that transaction; you’ll see each dependency resolved automatically.

5. Verify the Installation

Run Mirage to confirm everything works:

mirage --version

You should see something like Mirage version 2.3.1. If it prints a syntax error or exits immediately, double‑check that the binary is in /usr/bin.

6. Quick Test Run

Launch Mirage with its default configuration:

mirage &

A small window should appear; if it does, you’re good to go. If not, check the logs in ~/.cache/mirage/log.txt for clues.

7. Optional: Enable Autostart

Want Mirage to start automatically when you log in? Add a .desktop file:

mkdir -p ~/.config/autostart
cat > ~/.config/autostart/mirage.desktop <<EOF
[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=mirage
Hidden=false
NoDisplay=false
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Name=Mirage
Comment=Start Mirage on login
EOF