The different Linux repositories have thousands of interesting applications and my colleague José Albert has made an exhaustive survey. We will limit ourselves to a humble list of small interesting applications that you can install in Ubuntu.
If you're reading this because you're interested in Linux, but don't know the basics, a repository is a storehouse where different Linux distributions get their software. In fact, it was the software installation system in Linux that inspired Steve Jobs to "invent" the app store.
Cool little apps you can install on Ubuntu
Fruit Credits
If you need an application to manage your finances without complications, That may be what you are looking for. This accounting program allows you to record your transactions using the double-entry method and track your use of money.
It is based on hledger, a command line accounting software that is actually included in the installation.
Fruit credits stores everything in plain text making it easier to edit and read. For entering data, it includes an auto-complete function. It is also not too complicated when it comes to viewing balances and transaction history and searches can be performed based on terms and dates.
Given the simplicity of its interface, it can be used on the small screens of phones that use Linux.
It is installed in flatpak format with the command:
flatpak install flathub com.dz4k.FruitCredits
OpenDungeonPlus
OpenDungeons is a real-time strategy game which has gameplay elements in common with the Dungeon Keeper and Evil Genius series. In this game, players must build a dungeon in an underground space inhabited by creatures. Players must fight each other for control of the underground space by indirectly controlling their creatures, engaging in spell combat, and trying to lure opponents into gruesome traps.
It is installed in flatpak format with the command:
flatpak install flathub io.github.tomluchowski.OpenDungeonsPlus
Reminders
I should have recommended this app earlier, but I forgot. (Just kidding)
Reminders, as its name suggests, allows us to create and receive reminders. Some of the things we can do with the application are:
- Schedule recurring reminders
- Set notifications
- Sort, filter and search your reminders
- Sort reminders into important or complete
- Organize reminder lists
- Add a sound to notifications
- Sync with Microsoft's task list app.
It is installed in flatpak format with:
flatpak install flathub io.github.dgsasha.Remembrance
Clicker
Has it ever happened to you that Do you have to perform a task that requires you to press the mouse button many times? This application can be useful for you.
Clicker is a program that can simulate user actions, whether mouse clicks or keystrokes, by establishing certain intervals during a certain time.
The cool thing about Clicker is that it works on both Wayland and X11. Since it simulates a remote desktop connection the user will need to grant access permissions every time an automation is started.
Installs with:
flatpak install flathub net.codelogistics.clicker
Tabletop Club
Another game app, but this time a board game.o. Although you don't need to do it the traditional way.
Tabletop Club gives you a box of games to choose from and You don't have to do it the traditional way. You can play traditional card games or use them to build a house. And if you lose at chess, vent your frustration by throwing the board into space.
If you want to play with your friends just share the session code.
Since the program uses a modular and easy-to-use resource pack system that makes it easy to import images, models and music, other games can be invented.
It is installed with the command:
flatpak install flathub net.tabletopclub.TabletopClub
You can uninstall the programs you installed with the command
sudo flatpak uninstall nombre_del_programa_instalado. where the name of the installed program is the one you used in the installation command