Flatpak Builder
docs.flatpak.org
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Flatpak Builder is the primary tool for building Flatpak applications from source files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Build environment
- Flatpak applications are built inside an SDK that includes development tools such as compilers and debuggers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Builds
- It can build application dependencies alongside the app and bundle them into the build.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Distribution
- Flatpak Builder is packaged by popular Linux distributions and is also available as a Flatpak package on Flathub.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Export and install
- Builder can export applications to a repository or install a build locally with the --install option.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Manifests
- Builds use a manifest that specifies application parameters, runtime, modules, and build instructions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Notable limits
- Flatpak runs only on Linux, and applications that need elevated privileges, host process access, or kernel modules may not be suitable for it.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Project and support channels
- Flatpak is developed by an independent open source community, and its About page lists mailing lists, a security mailing list, Matrix, and GitHub.Read 4 Oct 2026 · flatpak.org
- Repository signing
- The documentation recommends signing every repository commit with a GPG signature and describes Builder's --gpg-sign option.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Security model
- Flatpak applications run in sandboxes and access to user files, network, devices, and other host resources must be explicitly granted.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Source verification
- During a build, source code for each module is downloaded and verified.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Sources
- A manifest can specify module sources such as file archives or version control repositories.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
- Supported audience
- The documentation is primarily intended for application developers and distributors.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
Plans and prices
Flatpak Builder Free No paid plans or usage limits stated on the pages reviewed Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.flatpak.org
Where Specifiction places it
- App Installation#10 of 247.7
- Software Packaging Tools#18 of 297.6
- Package Managers#87 of 937.1
