Topic: GTK Apps

We regularly write about new GTK apps for Linux, updates to existing GTK apps, and other developments related to them — check out the posts below to find some great new software.

newsflash 2.0

NewsFlash RSS Reader Has Been Ported to GTK 4

NewsFlash is a GTK-based RSS reader for Linux desktops — now it's even better thanks to libadwaita, FreshRSS support, and new settings.

25 September 2022
ymuse screenshot

GTK MPD Client ‘Ymuse’ Adds Album Art & Seek Support

If you're looking for a fast, responsive front-end for MPD, look no further than Ymuse — a new release of which is now available with several improvements.

8 September 2022
icon of GNOME Console app

How to Make Console the Default Terminal App on Ubuntu

GNOME Console app is a great new alternative to other Linux terminal emulators. In this post I show you how to set Console as default terminal on Ubuntu.

3 September 2022

Want to Customise Libadwaita? Give ‘Gradience’ a Try

Some see libadwaita as an intentional roadblock, placed to get in the way of end-user customisation but this new app added to Flathub proves otherwise.

31 August 2022
a screenshot of the metadata cleaner app for Linux

A Wild Metadata Cleaner for Linux Appeared!

We look at a Linux app that can remove metadata from files and EXIF data from photos. The app is free, open source software made with GTK and Python.

5 August 2022
screenshot of curtail image compressor on ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Curtail is an Awesome Image Compressor Tool for Linux

Curtail is an image compressor for Linux desktops. Built in GTK, it optimises JEPG and PNG images to reduce image file size without reducing image quality.

18 July 2022
Dialect GTK translations app for Linux desktop

Dialect is a Useful Language Translation Tool for Linux Desktops

Need to translate one language to another? Skip opening a browser tab and install Dialect. This neat GTk4 translation tool can do it all – and then some!

16 July 2022
pitivi video editor

Pitivi Video Editor Adds Beat Detection, Object Tracking + More

A new development version of Pitivi video editor is out and it boasts some major new features. The GTK-based video editor is currently in the midst of a GTK4 port as part of this year’s […]

27 June 2022
clapper video player on ubuntu 22.04

Clapper GTK Video App Bags Performance Boost in Latest Update

We look at the latest improvements to Clapper, a slick GTK4/libadwaita media player designed for GNOME desktops and has experimental Pipewire support.

24 June 2022
tagger gtk audio tag editor

Tagger is a Terrific GTK Audio Tag Editor for Linux Desktops

Looking for an open source audio tag editor with a simple, straightforward UI and decent feature set? Check out Tagger, a new GTK app for Linux desktops.

20 June 2022
amberol 0.8.0 - search

Amberol GTK Music App Gains New Features, Reduces Memory Usage

I’m a big fan of Emmanuele Bassi’s Amberol music player and the latest version, released this weekend adds a couple of pretty big new features. Before I get to those, I will point out that […]

19 June 2022
Padlock on computer keys.

Use Authenticator to Generate Two-Factor Authentication Codes on Linux

'Authenticator' is an easy to use two-factor authentication app for the Linux desktop, and lets you generate 2-factor authentication codes for more than 290 services.

12 June 2022

Warp: a Fantastically Simple File Transfer App for Linux

When you need to send a file from your Linux desktop try Warp. It's a modern GTK4 app using the 'Wormhole' protocol for encrypted file sending between PCs.

31 May 2022
Paper - a GTK note taking app

Paper is a New Note Taking App for Linux

Make a note to check out Paper, a new GTK note-taking app for Linux desktops. It's built in GTK4, supports markdown, and has a clean UI. Learn more!

25 May 2022
Pitivi video editor for Linux

Productive Summer Planned for Pitivi Video Editor

Details on GNOME's Google Summer of Code 2022 projects have been revealed, with work to improve open source video editor Pitivi a notable highlight.

23 May 2022

Updated: Easy Dynamic Wallpaper Maker for GNOME Desktop

Making your own dynamic backgrounds for use in GNOME 42 just got easier thanks to a new GTK4 app. It makes light/dark wallpaper creation a cinch.

26 April 2022
Amberol music player for GNOME

Amberol is Fab No-Frills Audio Player for GNOME Desktop

Amberol is a minimal, no-frills music player designed for the GNOME desktop built using GTK4 and Rust. It eschews bloat to focus solely on playing songs.

13 April 2022

‘Extension Manager’ GNOME App Adds New Features, New Icon

An update to Extension Manager, a GTK app for managing, installing, and configuring GNOME extensions on GNOME Shell is rolling out via Flathub.

29 March 2022