Flatpak

Flatpak is a universal software packaging and distribution system for Linux desktop applications, designed to provide a consistent environment across various Linux distributions. It bundles applications with their necessary dependencies into isolated containers, ensuring portability, enhanced…

Key facts

First appeared: 2015
Category: technology
Problem solved: Flatpak was created to solve the 'Linux application problem' – the perennial challenges of application distribution, dependency management ('dependency hell'), and security isolation on the Linux desktop. It provides a standardized, sandboxed environment for applications, freeing developers from packaging for numerous distributions and offering users a more secure and consistent experience.
Platforms: Linux (desktop environments)

Related technologies

Linux distributions (Fedora, Pop!_OS, Linux Mint, Endless OS)
KDE Discover
GNOME Software Center
Desktop environments (GNOME, KDE Plasma)
Flathub

Notable users

GNOME Foundation
GIMP Community
Linux Mint
Mozilla (Firefox Flatpak)
The Document Foundation (LibreOffice Flatpak)
Endless OS
KDE Community
Pop!_OS
Fedora