A new app store tool named Bazaar, designed specifically for GNOME users to discover and install FlatHub packages, has been released. Bazaar features a user-friendly interface, multi-threaded architecture, and decoupled UI, allowing for smooth performance and effortless queuing of multiple downloads. The app store maintains its state even when windows are closed and implements the dbus interface for the GNOME Shell search provider, enabling convenient searching and installation from the GNOME Shell. Additionally, a KRunner plugin is available for KDE Plasma desktop users, providing access to Bazaar's benefits across various desktop environments.
Bazaar's highly multi-threaded architecture optimizes its user-friendly interface for seamless navigation and smooth performance. Users can effortlessly queue multiple downloads, exploring Flathub's latest releases while their applications install in the background. The app store's decoupled UI, which ensures that backend operations do not hinder the user experience, enables this efficient design.
As a service-based application, Bazaar maintains its state even when all windows are closed, providing users with uninterrupted access to their installed packages and applications. Additionally, Bazaar implements the D-Bus interface for the GNOME Shell search provider, enabling users to conveniently search for and install apps directly in the GNOME Shell.
For KDE Plasma desktop users, a KRunner plugin is available, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of Bazaar on their preferred desktop environment. Furthermore, distributors can configure the app's curated tab to provide a localized experience tailored to specific regions or communities. This feature enables users to discover and install packages that are relevant to their geographical location.
With its focus on developer support, user-centric design, and seamless functionality, Bazaar has emerged as a valuable addition to the GNOME ecosystem. Bazaar, with its intuitive platform for discovering and installing FlatHub packages, has the potential to transform the way users engage with their Linux desktop experience.
Bazaar, a new Flatpak app store for GNOME
Adam Masciola has released Bazaar, a cutting-edge app store designed specifically for GNOME users to easily discover and install FlatHub packages. This innovative platform prioritizes supporting the developers who play a crucial role in making the Linux desktop experience possible.Bazaar's highly multi-threaded architecture optimizes its user-friendly interface for seamless navigation and smooth performance. Users can effortlessly queue multiple downloads, exploring Flathub's latest releases while their applications install in the background. The app store's decoupled UI, which ensures that backend operations do not hinder the user experience, enables this efficient design.
As a service-based application, Bazaar maintains its state even when all windows are closed, providing users with uninterrupted access to their installed packages and applications. Additionally, Bazaar implements the D-Bus interface for the GNOME Shell search provider, enabling users to conveniently search for and install apps directly in the GNOME Shell.
For KDE Plasma desktop users, a KRunner plugin is available, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of Bazaar on their preferred desktop environment. Furthermore, distributors can configure the app's curated tab to provide a localized experience tailored to specific regions or communities. This feature enables users to discover and install packages that are relevant to their geographical location.
With its focus on developer support, user-centric design, and seamless functionality, Bazaar has emerged as a valuable addition to the GNOME ecosystem. Bazaar, with its intuitive platform for discovering and installing FlatHub packages, has the potential to transform the way users engage with their Linux desktop experience.
The latest version of Bazaar has introduced several new features and improvements, including:
- The ability to open AppStream links directly from the app store, which is expected to enhance desktop integration.
- An update to the Ukrainian translation, contributed by @Saltane (issue #263).
- A revamped README file, thanks to the efforts of @tulilirockz (issue #264).
- A fix for launching applications using flatpak-spawn, courtesy of @ilya-zlobintsev (issue #261).
These updates aim to improve user experience and enhance Bazaar's functionality.
Bazaar is now available as FlatPak on the Flathub website. The source code can be accessed on GitHub.
Bazaar Release v0.4.3
hotfix because I'm silly 7841f4d
