How to Install PySimpleGUI on Chromebook Linux

If you are a Chromebook user who wants to use PySimpleGUI, you can easily install it on your Chromebook with the Linux option. PySimpleGUI is a simple and easy-to-use Python GUI framework that allows you to create desktop applications quickly and easily.

Step 1: Enable Linux (Beta) on your Chromebook

Before you can install PySimpleGUI, you need to enable the Linux (Beta) feature on your Chromebook. To do this:

1. Click on the system tray in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
2. Click on the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
3. Scroll down and click on “Linux (Beta)” in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on the “Turn On” button to enable Linux (Beta) on your Chromebook.

Step 2: Install Python on your Chromebook

Once Linux (Beta) is enabled, you can install Python on your Chromebook by opening the Terminal and running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3

Step 3: Install PySimpleGUI

With Python installed, you can now install PySimpleGUI on your Chromebook by running the following pip command in the Terminal:
pip install PySimpleGUI

Step 4: Start Using PySimpleGUI

Once PySimpleGUI is installed, you can start creating desktop applications on your Chromebook using this powerful Python GUI framework. You can find documentation and examples on the PySimpleGUI website to get started.

By following these simple steps, you can install PySimpleGUI on your Chromebook and start building interactive desktop applications with ease.