Useful Linux Applications
Contents
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | The language-agnostic HTML notebook application for Project Jupyter |
| ipython | An enhanced Interactive Python shell. |
| bluegriffon | WYSIWYG html & css |
Education
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| xaos | Interactive fractal zoomer |
Games
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| cuttlefish | Icon viewer |
| vlc | media player |
| handbrake | video trans-coder |
| obs studio | screen record and stream |
| simple screen recorder | screen recorder |
| picard | audio tagging tool (MusicBrainz Picard) |
| audacity | audio edit |
BTW,
You can find a list of useful Multimedia related application in “Ubuntu Studio”,
Office
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| libreoffice | office suite |
| okular | document viewer |
And,
If you are coming from Windows 10 or mac then there’s an intersting list you can check,
System
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| dolphin | file manager |
| ibus | input method |
| octopi | software center for archlinux |
| timeshift | snapshot/backup tool |
| kvantum | qt theme engine based on svg |
Utilities
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| ark | archiving tool |
| redshift | color temperature of display |
| spectacle | screenshot taker |
| filelight | disk usage statistics |
| ventoy | multi bootable USB drive creator |
Cross-Platform
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| wine | windows compatibility layer |
| q4wine | wine GUI |
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)
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!