Installing LinkBox on Linux
Choose your package format: .deb for Debian/Ubuntu, .rpm for Fedora/RHEL, or .AppImage for any distro.
Linux doesn't require code signing
Unlike Windows and macOS, Linux does not enforce code-signing restrictions. You can install and run LinkBox directly without any security prompts.
Installation by package format
Pick the package format that matches your distribution.
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Download the .deb file from the download page. - 2
Open a terminal and navigate to the download directory: cd ~/Downloads - 3
Install with: sudo dpkg -i linkbox_linux_x64.deb - 4
If you get dependency errors, run: sudo apt-get install -f - 5
Launch LinkBox from your application menu or run: linkbox
Screenshot — .deb install
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Download the .AppImage file from the download page. - 2
Make it executable: chmod +x linkbox_linux_x64.AppImage - 3
Run it: ./linkbox_linux_x64.AppImage - 4
Optional: Move it to /usr/local/bin/ or your preferred location for easy access. - 5
Optional: Create a desktop shortcut using your file manager or a tool like appimaged.
Screenshot — .AppImage install
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Download the .rpm file from the download page. - 2
Open a terminal and navigate to the download directory: cd ~/Downloads - 3
Install with dnf (Fedora): sudo dnf install linkbox_linux_x64.rpm - 4
Or with rpm directly: sudo rpm -i linkbox_linux_x64.rpm - 5
Launch LinkBox from your application menu or run: linkbox
Screenshot — .rpm install
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Linux download options
All packages are built for x86_64 (AMD64) architecture.
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Frequently asked questions
Which package format should I use?
Use .deb for Debian-based distros (Ubuntu, Mint, Pop!_OS). Use .rpm for Fedora, RHEL, or openSUSE. Use .AppImage if you want a portable, no-install version that works on any distro.
Does LinkBox work on Wayland?
LinkBox is built with Tauri (WebView2 / WebKitGTK). It should work on both Wayland and X11. If you encounter rendering issues on Wayland, try running with WEBKIT_DISABLE_COMPOSITING_MODE=1.
Does LinkBox run in a sandboxed environment (Flatpak/Snap)?
Currently, official Flatpak and Snap packages are not yet published. We plan to add these in a future release.
Why is there no AUR/Flatpak/Snap package?
We're a small team and are working on expanding distribution channels. Community packages may appear in the AUR before our official release.
Can I verify the download?
Yes — SHA-256 checksums are published with each release on GitHub. Run: sha256sum linkbox_linux_x64.deb and compare with the value on GitHub Releases.
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