Using Distrobox

Distrobox lets you run containerized versions of other Linux distributions, fully integrated with your RakuOS desktop. It's ideal for development tools, CLI utilities, or software that doesn't package well as a Flatpak or rum package.

Creating a container

distrobox create --name my-box --image fedora:latest
distrobox enter my-box

Installing software inside a container

Once inside a distrobox container, use that distribution's own package manager as normal, for example dnf install on a Fedora based container.

Exporting an app

To make an app installed inside a container show up in your regular application launcher:

distrobox-export --app <app-name>

Removing a container

distrobox rm my-box