AppImage
| AppImage | |
|---|---|
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| Filename extension |
.AppImage |
| Magic number | 41 49 02 (3 bytes hexadecimal from offset 8) |
| Developed by | Simon Peter |
| Initial release | 2004 |
| Latest release | Continuous December 4, 2025 |
| Container for | Software installation |
| Open format? | Yes |
| Free format? | Yes |
| Website | appimage |
AppImage (formerly known as klik and PortableLinuxApps) is an open-source format for distributing portable software on Linux.
Reception and usage
[edit]In 2015, Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, said that "[t]his is just very cool. I finally got around to play with the 'AppImage' version of Subsurface, and it really does seem to 'just work'."[1] Mark Shuttleworth stated that "AppImages are a pretty clean experience and I admire the work behind them."[2]
See also
[edit]- Autopackage – Linux package management system
- List of Linux package management systems
- List of portable application creators
- ROX Desktop – Desktop environment for X Window System
- Snap (software) – Software deployment system for Linux by Canonical
- App (file format) – A HarmonyOS application that makes use of similar principles
References
[edit]- ↑ Torvalds, Linus (2016-02-05). "This is just very cool. I finally got around to play with the "AppImage"…". Google Plus. Archived from the original on 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ Shuttleworth, Mark (2017-04-09). "I would like to thank all of you for your spirit and intellect and energy in ..." Google Plus. Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- AppImages for various applications by the AppImage developer
- Easily Run And Integrate AppImage Files With AppImageLauncher
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