Snapcraft
Snaps are universal Linux packages — simple to create and install
Snapcraft is a platform for building and distributing containerized Linux software packages called snaps. Snaps bundle their dependencies, auto-update in the background, and work across all major Linux distributions without modification. Developers can publish their apps to the Snap Store, gaining exposure to millions of Linux users with built-in install metrics and automatic update management.
Developers define a snapcraft.yaml file specifying their app and dependencies, build a snap package, and publish it to the Snap Store where users can install and receive automatic background updates.
Linux application developers and software publishers
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
- Company
- Canonical
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