Packages for Linux Distributions

Official Packages

We package officially for the following distros. Updates can be expected shortly after a new release.

Distro	Release	Preview	Provider
Ubuntu *	Yes	Yes	Launchpad
Debian *	Yes	Yes	Launchpad
Arch	Yes	Yes	AUR (-git)
Fedora	Yes		openSUSE Build Service
openSUSE	Yes		openSUSE Build Service
Mageia	Yes		openSUSE Build Service

* Split packaging allows installation of specific features.

Ubuntu includes flavours and derivatives, like Linux Mint, elementaryOS, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS.

See the Download page for instructions.

Community Supported

We don’t look after these packages and no direct communication with the maintainers. Update times may vary.

Distro	Repository	Maintainer
Solus	Solus x86_64	(Multiple)
Gentoo	vifino/vifino-overlay	vifino
Red Hat	moozhub/yum-repo-mooz	moozhub
Slackware	SlackBuilds.org	mdinslage

If there’s a dependency or packaging problem, raise an issue on their repository or bug tracker.

Universal Package Formats

Sorry! Polychromatic does not offer AppImages, Flatpaks or Snaps at the moment.

Tray Applet vs Desktop Environments

A few desktop environments consider “system tray” to be obsolete. As a result, the tray applet may not work straight out of the box and will need additional steps.

Environment	Distro Family	Notes
GNOME 3	Ubuntu	Install gnome-shell-extension-appindicator using your package manager.
GNOME 3	Arch	Install gnome-shell-extensions-appindicator-git from the AUR.
GNOME 3	Other	Install the GNOME extension that provides AppIndicator support.
Pantheon	elementaryOS	This feature was removed in 5.0 “Juno”. You can restore the feature by following these instructions.

If things have changed, or we missed something, do let us know by raising an issue.