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Life & fun · November 5, 2018

Snapcraft

Snaps are universal Linux packages

Snapcraft launched on November 5, 2018 with 4 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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What it does

Snaps are containerized software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run. And because they bundle their dependencies, they work on all major Linux systems without modification

Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run. And because they bundle their dependencies, they work on all major Linux systems without modification.

Explore a wide range of Linux applications for work, creativity, development, gaming, and more. Stay secure with regular updates, new features, and security fixes from open source communities. Join a thriving ecosystem of users and publishers building new apps, tools, and games every day. In just a few steps, you’ll have an example C/C++ app in the Snap Store. In just a few steps, you’ll have an example Electron app in the Snap Store. In just a few steps, you’ll have an example Flutter app in the Snap Store. Programming in Go makes it easy to create a zip of your app that runs across Linux, without dependencies. However, end user discovery and update management remain a challenge. Snaps…from snapcraft.io

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