
Useful Linux Applications
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Yet an another list of useful Applications that you can try in Linux.
Note
This list’s formatting is “Applications name” and “short description”. Applications name may vary among disto to distro and may have multiple sources along with documentations. This is why I’ll recommend you to use a search engine.
This is my personal list that I’ve tried. If you need more detailed and vast list, try the following links:
Development
Application | Description |
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gnome-boxes | virtualization made simple |
code | core text editor of vs-code (Code OSS) |
kate | text editor |
gitg | gnome based GUI tool of git |
jupyter-notebook | HTML notebook application for Project Jupyter |
bluegriffon | WYSIWYG html & css |
publii | Static site generator |
sqlitebrowser | Browse SQLite files |
Education
Application | Description |
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xaos | Interactive fractal zoomer |
geogebra | Dynamic mathematics software with interactive graphics, algebra and spreadsheet |
kig | Interactive geometry |
qalc | Calculator app [GTK/ QT/ CMD] |
logisim-evolution | Digital logic design tool and simulator |
Games
Application | Description |
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tlauncher | Freeware Minecraft launcher |
minetest | Infinity block sandbox like Minecraft |
albion-online | Cross Platform sandbox MMO |
assault cube | Mini battle royal type lightweight game |
Graphics
Application | Description |
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blender | 3D modeler |
gimp | image editor |
g’mic | digital image processing (plugin) |
inkscape | vector graphics |
krita | digital painting |
gwenview | image viewer |
natron | open source compositing software |
enve | 2D animation software |
kdenlive | video editor |
Astrofox | Audio visualization into video |
glaxnimate | Lightweight animation |
Upscayl | Image up-scaling using AI |
Internet
Application | Description |
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firefox | browser |
caprine | messenger electron copy |
telegram | messaging app |
discord | an another one |
element | matrix client |
kde connect | desktop-mobile integration |
uget | download manager |
team viewer | remote desktop accessing |
Multimedia
Application | Description |
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ikona | Icon viewer |
vlc | media player |
handbrake | video trans-coder |
obs studio | screen record and stream |
screenkey | shows which key is pressed on the screen |
simple screen recorder | screen recorder |
picard | audio tagging tool (MusicBrainz Picard) |
audacity | audio edit |
kid3-qt | audio tag editor |
sound converter | GTK audio batch converter |
digikam | Photo management program with advanced feature like photo gallery to HTML! |
curlew | Batch audio or video converter |
stremio | A one-stop hub for video content aggregation |
gpu-screen-recorder | A screen recorder with GPU integration |
BTW,
You can find a list of useful Multimedia related application in “Ubuntu Studio”,
Office
Application | Description |
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libreoffice | office suite |
okular | document viewer |
pdfarranger | PDF file arrange and image to PDF |
And,
If you are coming from Windows 10 or mac then there’s an intersting list you can check,
System
Application | Description |
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dolphin | file manager |
ibus | input method |
octopi | software center for archlinux |
timeshift | snapshot/backup tool |
kvantum | qt theme engine based on svg |
appimagelauncher | App image integration to the system |
Utilities
Application | Description |
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ark | archiving tool |
redshift | color temperature of display |
spectacle | screenshot taker |
filelight | disk usage statistics |
ventoy | multi bootable USB drive creator |
obsidian | note talking app with markdown and 600+ plugins |
krdc | rdc and vnc client - kde |
krfb | desktop sharing - kde |
Cross-Platform
Application | Description |
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wine | windows compatibility layer |
q4wine | wine GUI |
Lutris | Game manager with cross platform support. |
Command-Line
Application | Description |
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hugo | static site generator |
ipython | interactive python shell |
yt-dlp | a better youtube-dl |
imagemagick | easy image conversation |
telebit | port forwarding tool |
hdsentinel | A freeware, closed source, SMART analysis tool |
hyperfine | Benchmark two commands |
Schedule
- Team fortress 2 (game)
- Armor Paint (texture painting)
- jahshaka (3D metaverse)
- trackma (media tracking)
- NoiseTorch (Noise Supression Application for PulseAudio or Pipewire)
- stretchly (The break time reminder app)
- Upscayl (Upscale images with AI- GPU required)
- Celestia (real-time 3D visualization of space)
- logseq (obsidian alternative)
Besides,
If you want to add more application in this list or,
want me to try more, feel free to suggest me.
I’ll appreciate it!
Extra
Here’s a list of explicitly installed installed on my system,
update December 2023
List of applications
If you want to create a list like this one, try to check this page!
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