How can I install MATLAB or other MathWorks products on a computer without a desktop environment?

I have recently added a new toolbox to my license or have gotten a new license, and I want to install it on my system that does not have a desktop environment. How do I install MATLAB and other products on a machine without using the X Window System (X Server), GUI (graphical user interface), nor desktop environment?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

Installing MATLAB and/or a new toolbox onto an existing MATLAB installation without a desktop environment follows the same process as installing MATLAB silently/non-interactively. If using Windows or macOS, you will need to utilize the silent installer to complete the installation. You can also use this installation method for Linux. Please refer to the related articles for in depth instructions:

How do I use the Silent Installer for MATLAB?

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/98137

How do I install additional toolboxes into an existing installation of MATLAB?

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/98886

If you are a Linux user and your machine has access to the internet, you also have the option to install MATLAB entirely through the Terminal using MATLAB Package Manager. The instructions can be found below:

MATLAB Package Manager

https://github.com/mathworks-ref-arch/matlab-dockerfile/blob/main/MPM.md