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Goose Desktop as a Flatpak app #6602
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Motivation
Many Linux users prefer Flatpak for sandboxed, distribution-agnostic desktop apps. Providing an official Flatpak for Goose Desktop will:
- Make installation simple across major distributions (Fedora, Ubuntu via flathub support, GNOME Software/Snap-free distros).
- Improve security by running the app in a sandbox with permission controls.
- Simplify dependency handling and avoid distro-specific packaging issues.
- Increase discoverability via Flathub, lowering friction for new users.
Describe the solution you'd like
Flatpak App available in the Flathub and Bazaar
Alternatives considered
AppImage: single-file distribution is simpler but lacks centralized discovery (Flathub) and sandboxing controls of Flatpak.
Additional context
https://docs.flathub.org/docs/for-app-authors/submission
https://flatpak.github.io/xdg-desktop-portal/docs/
- I have verified this does not duplicate an existing feature request
Thanks a lot!
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