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AppImages are helpful on Linux. With them, users are able to download Linux programs and run them without the need to install anything. However, AppImages don\u2019t integrate within the Linux system like other programs.<\/p>\n

If you use a lot of AppImages on your Linux PC but don\u2019t like to take the time to configure the AppImage manually, create a shortcut icon, and add it to the menu, you\u2019ll love AppImageLauncher.<\/p>\n

What is AppImageLauncher? It\u2019s an app that, once installed, can auto-detect when an AppImage is run on Linux, automatically create a shortcut, and add it to a folder on your computer. Here\u2019s how to get it working on your Linux system.<\/p>\n

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Installing AppImageLauncher on Linux<\/h2>\n

The AppImageLauncher application doesn\u2019t come pre-installed on any Linux operating systems, unfortunately. However, the program supports a wide variety of Linux operating systems and is easy to get working.<\/p>\n

To start the installation of AppImageLauncher on Linux, you\u2019ll need to open up a terminal window on the desktop. You can open up a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong> on the keyboard. Or, search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu.<\/p>\n

Once the terminal window is open, the installation can begin. Using the instructions down below, set up AppImageLauncher on your computer.<\/p>\n

Ubuntu<\/h4>\n

To install AppImageLauncher on your computer, use the wget<\/strong> command to download the latest DEB, then install it with apt install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nwget https:\/\/github.com\/TheAssassin\/AppImageLauncher\/releases\/download\/v2.2.0\/appimagelauncher_2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.bionic_amd64.deb\nsudo apt install .\/appimagelauncher_2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.bionic_amd64.deb\n<\/pre>\n
Debian<\/h4>\n
Those using Debian will be able to set up AppImageLauncher using the wget<\/strong> command, and the dpkg<\/strong> install command. Be sure to correct any dependencies on your Debian Linux system using the apt-get install -f<\/strong> command down below.<\/p>\n
\nwget https:\/\/github.com\/TheAssassin\/AppImageLauncher\/releases\/download\/v2.2.0\/appimagelauncher_2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.bionic_amd64.deb\nsudo dpkg -i https:\/\/github.com\/TheAssassin\/AppImageLauncher\/releases\/download\/v2.2.0\/appimagelauncher_2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.bionic_amd64.deb\nsudo apt-get install -f\n<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
If you\u2019re on Arch Linux, you won\u2019t be able to download the AppImageLauncher package from the project\u2019s GitHub. Instead, you\u2019ll have to install the Trizen AUR helper and set it up with the trizen -S<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S git base-devel\ngit clone https:\/\/aur.archlinux.org\/trizen.git\ncd trizen\/\nmakepkg -sri\ntrizen -S appimagelauncher\n<\/pre>\n
Fedora<\/h4>\n
If you wish to install the AppImageLauncher application on Fedora, you\u2019ll have to download the RPM package and install it using the dnf install<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n
\nsudo dnf install https:\/\/github.com\/TheAssassin\/AppImageLauncher\/releases\/download\/v2.2.0\/appimagelauncher-2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.x86_64.rpm\n<\/pre>\n
OpenSUSE<\/h4>\n
There\u2019s an RPM package available for OpenSUSE users. To get it working on your Linux computer, use the wget<\/strong> download command. Then, when it is downloaded to your OpenSUSE system, you\u2019ll be able to install it on your system using the zypper install<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n
\nwget https:\/\/github.com\/TheAssassin\/AppImageLauncher\/releases\/download\/v2.2.0\/appimagelauncher-2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.x86_64.rpm\nsudo zypper install appimagelauncher-2.2.0-travis995.0f91801.x86_64.rpm\n<\/pre>\n
Setting up AppImageLauncher<\/h2>\n
To set up AppImageLauncher, follow the step-by-step instructions below.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Open up the app menu and launch \u201cAppImageLauncher\u201d through the menu. Selecting it in the app menu will launch the AppImageLauncher settings area.<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/strong> Find the \u201cLocation where to store your AppImage files to ease their management\u201d section. Change it to a different folder if you so choose; otherwise, leave it as the default.<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/strong> Select the \u201cappimagelauncherd\u201d tab. Then, check the \u201cAuto start auto-integration daemon\u201d box. This will ensure that the AppImageLauncher dameon is always running in the background, ready to integrate any AppImages you decide to launch.<\/p>\n
Where to download AppImages for Linux<\/h2>\n
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AppImages can be found everywhere on the internet, but the best place to get them is AppImageHub. Here\u2019s how to use it to download AppImages.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Head over to AppImageHub.com. Once there, scroll down to the categories section. There are many categories, including Audio, Education, Games, etc.<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/strong> After choosing a category, you\u2019ll be presented with a listing of AppImages for that category. Look through the listing, and select the AppImage you wish to install onto your computer.<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/strong> Select the \u201cFiles\u201d button. Selecting \u201cFiles\u201d will show downloads available. Then, click on the AppImage in the \u201cFiles\u201d area with the mouse.<\/p>\n
Step 4:<\/strong> Select the download button to download the AppImage to your computer. Downloads shouldn\u2019t take long as AppImages aren\u2019t that big.<\/p>\n
When the process is complete, launch your \u201cDownloads\u201d folder in the Linux File Manager.<\/p>\n
Installing AppImages on Linux with AppImageLauncher<\/h2>\n
Installing AppImages with AppImageLauncher is breathtakingly simple. To install any app, do the following.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Open up your \u201cDownloads\u201d folder where the AppImage is downloaded.<\/p>\n
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Step 2:<\/strong> Right-click on the AppImage with the mouse, select \u201cOpen with,\u201d and choose \u201cAppImageLauncher.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Step 3:<\/strong> Upon opening up your AppImage with AppImageLauncher, a pop-up will appear. Select the \u201cIntegrate and run\u201d button to install the AppImage onto your Linux computer.<\/p>\n
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