GitHub - TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher: Helper application for Linux distributions serving as a kind of "entry point" for running and integrating AppImages
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Helper application for Linux distributions serving as a kind of "entry point" for running and integrating AppImages - TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher

This should be installed as default in all distro. Run it with --install, put appimages in ~/Applications and it’s done, you’ll see all apps in your DE app men

Gearlever alternative: https://github.com/ivan-hc/gearlever-appimage

  • MoshBitEnglish
    31•2 months ago

    I agree, this is a very handy app, and I felt very similarly when I first discovered it. That said, I’ve had some issues with AppImageInstaller that I haven’t had with GearLever, it’s nearest equivalent. That’s the beauty of Linux FOSS though, so many choices :)

    • @wasd603@lemmy.zip
      12•2 months ago

      GearLever is my pick too. It does its job, not perfect but good. Updates can be tricky tho sometimes.

    • @TaintTaul@programming.dev
      3•2 months ago

      I’ve had some issues with AppImageInstaller that I haven’t had with GearLever

      Would you be so kind to elaborate? Being explicit would already make a huge difference. Thank you in advance!

    • @warmaster@lemmy.world
      2•2 months ago

      The only drawback is that it doesn’t have an app catalogue. For novice users that would be great. Otherwise, GearLever is superior in every aspect.