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Clone the repository:\n    ```bash\n    git clone https://github.com/szymonwilczek/carmenta.git\n    cd carmenta\n    ```\n2.  Run the installation script:\n    ```bash\n    ./scripts/install_app.sh\n    ```\n\n### Install Extension (Optional)\nCarmenta does not require a companion extension to function correctly, but it makes the work much easier. \n\nCurrently, Wayland prohibits inserting anything from other applications into other windows. \nA workaround for this is a Companion extension that communicates with the application, allowing emoticons to be inserted.\n\n\n\u003e [!NOTE]\n\u003e While I wait for *GNOME Extensions'* review, here's a guide to install the extension without it:\n\n#### Installation Script\n\nI recommend you to install the extension via [installation script](./scripts/install_extension.sh), as it do all of these (listed below - but not the 2nd step, you'll still need to do that manually):\n\n1. 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