Publish on Flathub #34
Description
Checklist
- I have searched the repository issues and have not found a suitable solution or answer.
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Describe the problem you'd like to have solved
There are some concerns with AppImages on Linux:
- https://en.ubunlog.com/appimage-the-good-and-the-bad-of-such-software-packages
- https://github.com/boredsquirrel/dont-use-appimages
Describe the ideal solution
Flatpaks offer a unified way to actually install apps across most Linux distributions, as opposed to the portable nature of AppImages. Ideally we would distribute our app through Flathub, as that seems to be the most accessible way to install apps on Linux going forward
Alternatives and current workarounds
No response
Additional context
At the moment we're using Electron Builder, as it was the best fit for us a while ago. However, it currently offers no support for publishing Flatpak apps on Flathub, and it seems not to be a priority. We might consider switching to Electron Forge, but it is not clear from their Flatpak integration documentation if publishing on Flathub is possible with it either. Flathub also offers some documentation for publishing Electron apps, which may be helpful