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 |
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Yes | Yes | Launchpad |
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Yes | Yes | Launchpad |
Yes | Yes |
AUR |
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Yes | openSUSE Build Service |
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Yes | openSUSE Build Service |
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Yes | openSUSE Build Service |
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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 |
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Solus x86_64 |
(Multiple) | |
vifino/vifino-overlay |
vifino |
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moozhub/yum-repo-mooz |
moozhub |
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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 |
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GNOME 3 |
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Install gnome-shell-extension-appindicator |
GNOME 3 |
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Install gnome-shell-extensions-appindicator-git |
GNOME 3 | Other | Install the GNOME extension that provides AppIndicator support. |
Pantheon | elementaryOS |
This feature was removed in 5.0 “Juno” |
If things have changed, or we missed something, do let us know by raising an issue.