This script will automate the installation of the GNOME Desktop Environment on Debian. For more details, please consult the following article:

• Install GNOME Desktop Environment on Debian: Easy Guide

Tested on:

• Debian 11 (Bullseye)
• Debian 12 (Bookworm)

The script is suited for Debain version 11 (Bullseye) or greater. It will require modifications for older versions of Debian systems.

This script will run on a minimal installation of Debian operating system, or on top of a Debain Server installation (should you have such a "strange" need). It will install a bare minimum of packages required to run the GNOME Desktop Environment, without any additional applications. To achieve a minimum "prerequisites", please consult the following articles and repositories:

• Home/Small Office – Debian Server
• Home/Small Office – Debian Server Initial Customization
• Initial Customization for Debian Server minimal installations

The script assumes only one interface is active on the machine where it will run, either wired (eth0) or WiFi (wlan0).

You can clone this repository anywhere on your computer (or virtual machine), i.e.:

cd /tmp && git clone https://github.com/zjagust/gnome-desktop-environment-debian.git

Once repository is cloned, execute the following:

cd /tmp/gnome-desktop-environment-debian
bash gnome-debian-autoinstall.sh

Let the script do its work!