BoxBuddy

An unofficial graphical desktop app for creating and managing Distrobox containers on Linux.

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Package managers

  • Flathubflatpak install flathub io.github.dvlv.boxbuddyrs

About BoxBuddy

BoxBuddy is a graphical interface for Distrobox, the tool that runs other Linux distributions inside containers on your desktop. Instead of typing Distrobox commands, you can see and manage your boxes from a window.

It is written in Rust with a GNOME-style desktop integration and is packaged with Flatpak metadata. It suits Linux users, especially on immutable distributions, who use Distrobox but prefer a graphical app for day-to-day management.

Strengths

  • Manages Distrobox containers without the command line
  • Native Linux desktop app
  • Packaged for Flatpak

Limitations

  • Linux only
  • Unofficial front end that depends on Distrobox being installed

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Dvlv
Platforms
Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Linux desktop users who manage Distrobox containers
Categories
Container tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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  • DistroShelf

    A GTK4 desktop app for creating and managing Distrobox containers on Linux.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    DistroShelf is another open-source graphical front end for Distrobox on Linux, built with a native GTK4 interface and also available as a Flatpak.

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