Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
AppImages are one of the most flexible ways to run applications on Linux. There is no installation, no dependency confusion (well, mostly), just a single file you can run on almost any distribution.
But many users still face problems with permissions, desktop integration, updates and troubleshooting when things fail.
In this video, we go deep into the complete AppImage workflow so you can use them like a pro.
*Installing and Running AppImages*
You will learn how to give executable permission to AppImages using the file manager or the terminal, and why Ubuntu users must install libfuse2 first. I also show how to troubleshoot when an AppImage fails by running it from the terminal and checking the error output.
*Managing AppImages*
You will understand why AppImages are different from DEB or RPM packages, and how to keep them organized so you do not accidentally delete them. I share my own practice of keeping them in a dedicated folder for easy access.
*Desktop Integration*
AppImages do not appear in the application menu by default, which frustrates many users. I will demonstrate
• AppImageLauncher, the classic tool that still works
• GearLever, a modern Flatpak app that integrates AppImages beautifully, lets you drag and drop, manage multiple versions, and even check for updates automatically
• How GearLever moves AppImages to a dedicated folder, creates menu entries and makes them feel like native apps
*AppImagePool*
See how this Flutter based tool provides a software center like experience for browsing, downloading and managing AppImages. I will also discuss the small issues and bugs I faced so you know what to expect.
*For Terminal Fans*
If you love the terminal, you will like AppMan. I will show how to install it, search for AppImages, install, update or downgrade them, and manage everything inside the Applications folder in your home directory.
*Where to Find AppImages*
From AppImageHub to curated GitHub repositories and official project websites, I will share the safest places to download AppImages and avoid outdated or malicious ones.
By the end of this video, you will know how to run AppImages on any Linux distribution, how to integrate them with your desktop for a native experience, how to manage, update and troubleshoot them, and which tools are worth using.
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🔗 Links mentioned here:
GearLever: https://mijorus.it/projects/gearlever/
AppImage Launcher: github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher
AppImagePool: github.com/prateekmedia/appimagepool
AppMan: github.com/ivan-hc/AppMan
AwesomeAppImages: github.com/AppImageCommunity/awesome-appimage
AppImageHub: appimagehub.com
Zap: github.com/srevinsaju/zap
Bauh: github.com/vinifmor/bauh
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Further resources from It's FOSS:
AppImage guide: itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux
AppImage Tools: itsfoss.com/appimage-tools
Fixing AppImage in Ubuntu: itsfoss.com/cant-run-appimage-ubuntu
AppImages are one of the most flexible ways to run applications on Linux. There is no installation, no dependency confusion (well, mostly), just a single file you can run on almost any distribution.
But many users still face problems with permissions, desktop integration, updates and troubleshooting when things fail.
In this video, we go deep into the complete AppImage workflow so you can use them like a pro.
*Installing and Running AppImages*
You will learn how to give executable permission to AppImages using the file manager or the terminal, and why Ubuntu users must install libfuse2 first. I also show how to troubleshoot when an AppImage fails by running it from the terminal and checking the error output.
*Managing AppImages*
You will understand why AppImages are different from DEB or RPM packages, and how to keep them organized so you do not accidentally delete them. I share my own practice of keeping them in a dedicated folder for easy access.
*Desktop Integration*
AppImages do not appear in the application menu by default, which frustrates many users. I will demonstrate
• AppImageLauncher, the classic tool that still works
• GearLever, a modern Flatpak app that integrates AppImages beautifully, lets you drag and drop, manage multiple versions, and even check for updates automatically
• How GearLever moves AppImages to a dedicated folder, creates menu entries and makes them feel like native apps
*AppImagePool*
See how this Flutter based tool provides a software center like experience for browsing, downloading and managing AppImages. I will also discuss the small issues and bugs I faced so you know what to expect.
*For Terminal Fans*
If you love the terminal, you will like AppMan. I will show how to install it, search for AppImages, install, update or downgrade them, and manage everything inside the Applications folder in your home directory.
*Where to Find AppImages*
From AppImageHub to curated GitHub repositories and official project websites, I will share the safest places to download AppImages and avoid outdated or malicious ones.
By the end of this video, you will know how to run AppImages on any Linux distribution, how to integrate them with your desktop for a native experience, how to manage, update and troubleshoot them, and which tools are worth using.
...................................................................................
🔗 Links mentioned here:
GearLever: https://mijorus.it/projects/gearlever/
AppImage Launcher: github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher
AppImagePool: github.com/prateekmedia/appimagepool
AppMan: github.com/ivan-hc/AppMan
AwesomeAppImages: github.com/AppImageCommunity/awesome-appimage
AppImageHub: appimagehub.com
Zap: github.com/srevinsaju/zap
Bauh: github.com/vinifmor/bauh
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Further resources from It's FOSS:
AppImage guide: itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux
AppImage Tools: itsfoss.com/appimage-tools
Fixing AppImage in Ubuntu: itsfoss.com/cant-run-appimage-ubuntu
