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AppImage

The "Awesome AppImage" project is a curated collection of resources focused on AppImage, a format for packaging applications in a single file that can run on various mainstream Linux distributions without installation. This list includes tools for creating and managing AppImages, libraries, tutorials, and community resources that help developers and users alike understand and utilize this versatile packaging format. Whether you're a beginner looking to package your first application or an experienced developer seeking to streamline deployment across multiple Linux environments, this list provides valuable insights and tools. Discover how AppImage can simplify your application distribution and enhance user experience on Linux systems.

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Table of Contents

36 sections · 131 projects

Catalogs

1 projects
AppImage.GitHub.io

appimage.github.io

Stores

3 projects
AppImageHub.com

appimagehub.com
pling.com

pling.com
Manjaro Software Discover

software.manjaro.org

Centers

2 projects
NX Software CenterNX Software Center

A graphical user interface for discovering, installing, and managing AppImage applications on Linux.

#desktop-application#qt#appimage
Stars157
Forks24
Last commit2 years ago
AppImagePoolAppImagePool

A simple, modern desktop client for browsing, downloading, and managing AppImage applications from AppImageHub.

#desktop-application#hacktoberfest#app-discovery
Stars722
Forks46
Last commit4 months ago

Scrapers

2 projects
appimages.scraperappimages.scraper

A Python-based web scraper that searches for AppImage releases across GitHub and other sources.

#appimage#software-distribution#python
Stars12
Forks0
Last commit7 years ago
AppImageRadarAppImageRadar

Bash scripts that monitor GitHub for AppImage usage and identify projects that mention AppImage but don't publish releases.

#release-tracking#travis-ci#appimage
Stars16
Forks1
Last commit8 years ago

Desktop integration

12 projects
Getting Started Managing Software with AppImage on Ubuntu

adamtheautomator.com
go-appimagedgo-appimaged

Go implementation of AppImage tools for creating and managing portable Linux applications.

#hacktoberfest#portable-applications#appimage
Stars1,159
Forks92
Last commit1 month ago
appimagedappimaged

A daemon that automatically registers and integrates AppImages with the system when placed in monitored directories.

#appimage#sandboxing#desktop-automation
Stars303
Forks14
Last commit5 years ago
AppImageLauncherAppImageLauncher

A helper application for Linux that integrates AppImages into your desktop launcher and manages their lifecycle.

#open-source#application-launcher#appimage
Stars8,184
Forks342
Last commit4 months ago
appimagehelper

gitlab.com
LinuxPALinuxPA

A PortableApps.com-style launcher for Linux that runs portable applications from USB drives or local folders.

#portableapps#appimage#launcher
Stars40
Forks2
Last commit1 year ago
AppImage Desktop MakerAppImage Desktop Maker

A simple tool to create desktop shortcuts for AppImage applications on Linux systems.

#appimage-integration#application-launcher#appimage
Stars20
Forks4
Last commit3 years ago
Thumbnailer for AppImagesThumbnailer for AppImages

A thumbnailer for AppImages that works with GNOME and KDE desktop environments.

#thumbnailer#kde#appimage
Stars11
Forks0
Last commit5 years ago
XApp ThumbnailersXApp Thumbnailers

A collection of thumbnail generators for various file types, compatible with GTK desktop environments and multiple Linux file managers.

#appimage#gtk-desktop#desktop-integration
Stars57
Forks13
Last commit1 month ago
AppImage To GnomeAppImage To Gnome

A user-level systemd service that automatically monitors and manages AppImage applications on Gnome desktop.

#appimage#user-service#desktop-integration
Stars7
Forks1
Last commit4 years ago
gnome_appimage_installergnome_appimage_installer

Creates freedesktop.org-compliant desktop entries for AppImage files on GNOME.

#application-launcher#appimage#freedesktop
Stars3
Forks0
Last commit3 years ago
Gear leverGear lever

A Linux desktop application to integrate, organize, and update AppImages with a modern UI and CLI tools.

#application-launcher#linux-desktop#gtk
Stars2,036
Forks89
Last commit1 day ago

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