TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher
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Helper application for Linux distributions serving as a kind of "entry point" for running and integrating AppImages observed · 2026-09-30
Health v2 · maintenance only
65/100
- Activity 63
- Release rhythm 47
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 25.0
- age_days: 3138
- days_rel: 357
- days_push: 225
- n_releases_24m: 3
Adoption not part of the score
8327 stars · 347 forks observed · 2026-09-30
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
AppImageLauncher is a helper application for Linux distributions that acts as an entry point for running and integrating AppImages. It intercepts attempts to open AppImages, offering one-click desktop integration, updates, and removal via application menus, plus an ail-cli tool for scripting.
Use cases
- integrate appimages into the linux application menu
- run appimages by double-clicking without chmod
- manage updates and removal of appimages from the launcher
- automate appimage handling in scripts
- organize appimages in a central location
When to choose
- you use many AppImages on a Linux desktop and want seamless launcher integration
- you want double-click execution without manual chmod
- you need update/remove management for AppImages from the application menu
When to avoid
- you don't use AppImages on your system
- you run a headless server without a desktop environment
- you prefer a full app store solution with broader package formats
Facets
application · maturity active
gui cli developer-tools desktop-applications operating-systems developer-tools cli cpp appimage desktop-integration package-management freedesktop application-launcher linux desktop
3 sources
- readme: https://github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher · fetched 2026-09-30 · 682693a6a785
- homepage: https://assassinate-you.net/tags/appimagelauncher/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · 2ffcb1e3e0de
- site_page: https://assassinate-you.net/about · fetched 2026-08-29 · c778a57d5c39
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher | main | 65 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher")
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