How to Install Linux Applications with Flatpak
This guide explains how to set up Flatpak on various Linux distributions, add the Flathub repository, and install applications such as Kodi using simple command‑line steps.
Install Flatpak
Different Linux distributions have specific instructions for installing Flatpak. For Ubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) and newer, run: sudo apt install flatpak On older versions, add the Flatpak stable PPA first, then install:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:flatpak/stable
sudo apt update
sudo apt install flatpakAdd the Flathub Repository
Flathub is the central app store for Flatpak packages. Add its repository with the following command:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepoInstall Linux Applications
After adding Flathub, you can install any application available there. For example, to install the Kodi media center, run: flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodi Images illustrate the process:
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