Finding and installing Linux applications

To launch Software, press the Super key (next to left Alt key), type software, and press Enter key.

Step through the numbered list and the number annotated on the image of GNOME Software.

All the featured apps will be shown on banner in the middle.

Browse apps as categorized below and click a category that is of your interest.

If you know the name of apps to install, click the magnifying glass on the top left corner and type in the name of apps and press Enter key. GNOME Software will suggest a set of applications that match your search.

Once you click an app icon, Software presents screenshot of apps and overview.

Scroll down to examine version history, reviews and license details.

If an app has optional add-ons to install together with the app, they will be displayed as Add-ons before the software metadata section.

If you have checked the software metadata, scroll up to find and click the blue Install button on top right corner of software you selected.

Source (repository) is labelled as Fedora Linux (RPM) or Fedora Flatpak under the blue 'Install' or 'Open' button.

To check system and app updates, go to updates tab and load updates. If there are updates available, the blue download button will appear.

Click download and wait for the blue Restart & Update button. System updates require restart.

If you prefer automatic notification when there are updates available, enable automatic Updates in the hamburger menu on the top right corner.

To enable or disable repositories, go to the hamburger menu on the top right corner and select Software Repositories. From there, you can toggle Fedora Flatpaks to explore more apps.

Before launching Discover, Kickoff Application Launcher (Kickoff in short) assists you to use the integrated search function.

Step through the numbered list and the number annotated on the image of KDE Plasma desktop and Discover.

To launch Kickoff, in the default configuration, press the Super key (next to left Alt key). Hover your mouse over installed apps as caterogized on the left pane. All the available apps will be shown on the right pane.

If you look for an application that has not been installed yet, Kickoff will suggest a set of applications that match your search.

Get <application name>. Click the app to navigate to Discover, enabling you to installation.

To launch Discover directly, press the Super key (next to left Alt key), type discover, and press Enter key.

Hover your mouse over available apps as caterogized on the left pane. Click a category that is of your interest. All the featured apps will be shown on the right pane.

If you know the name of apps to install, type in the name of apps in the search window on the top left corner and press Enter key. Discover will suggest a set of applications that match your search.

Once you click an app icon, Discover presents screenshot of apps and overview, software metadata such as software version, reviews and license details.

If you have checked the software metadata, click the Install button on top right corner of software you selected.

Update notification will appear on status bar when updates become available. Click the notification to open Discover. Press “Update All” button on the top right corner. System updates require restart.

To enable repositories, go to Settings in Discover. In case Flathub is required to explore more apps, click the Add Flathub button.