Linux Installation Instructions

AppImage

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Linux Installation Instructions

AppImage

Download the AppImage

1. chmod +x appName.AppImage
2. ./appName.AppImage
3. Now you can execute app.

Installation

You cannot really install an AppImage. It’s a file which can run directly after getting executable permission. To integrate it into desktop environment, you can either create desktop entry manually or use AppImageLauncher.

Desktop file creation

See [how to create desktop file in ubuntu ].https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-desktop-file-linux/

AppImageLauncher integration

You can integrate the AppImage into the system via AppImageLauncher. It will handle the desktop entry automatically.

Uninstallation

1. Delete AppImage file.
2. Delete your desktop file if exists.
3. Delete your user settings: ~/.config/appName

Custom launch script

1. Save AppImage somewhere. Let’s say ~/bin/appname.AppImage

2. chmod +x ~/bin/appname.AppImage

3. Create a launch script:

   #!/bin/bash
   DESKTOPINTEGRATION=0 ~/bin/appname.AppImage