appimage-builder documentation¶
appimage-builder is a novel tool for creating AppImages. It uses the
system package manager to resolve the application dependencies and
creates a complete bundle. It can be used to pack almost any kind of
applications including those made using: C/C++, Python, and Java.
- Featuring:
- Real GNU/Linux packaging (no more distro packaging)
- Simple recipes
- Simple workflow
- Backward and forward compatibility
- One binary, many target systems.
For information about the AppImage packaging format visit: https://appimage.org/
Getting help¶
Having trouble? We’d like to help!
- Try the FAQ – it’s got answers to some common questions.
- Ask or search questions in StackOverflow using the AppImage tag.
- Ask or search questions in the AppImage subreddit.
- Ask a question in the #appimage IRC channel.
- Report bugs with appimage-builder in our issue tracker.
First steps¶
- Get appimage-builder
- Get appimage-builder installed on your computer.
- Tutorial
- Write your first appimage-builder recipe.
Examples