linuxmint / linuxmint/xreader

"mathjax-directory" is undefined and could not be autodetected`

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Description

 * Xreader version (xreader --version) = git source
 * Distribution - Debian 11

Issue

libjs-mathjax is required to compile on Debian 11.

Or face:
meson.build:140:4: ERROR: Problem encountered: "mathjax-directory" is undefined and could not be autodetected

Steps to reproduce

Follow README on Debian 11.

Expected behaviour

Compile success

Other information

Suggest updating README to include dependancy for debain.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the README dependency instructions and meson.build around line 140. On Debian 11, install or account for libjs-mathjax and follow the documented build steps to confirm the missing mathjax-directory error is addressed. Done means the dependency is documented and the project compiles successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, debian
Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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