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Bubbles
Lightweight Linux working environments
by GONICUS GmbH
Official site: flathub.org
About Bubbles
Bubbles: Lightweight Linux working environments with seamless Wayland and Networking integration
Includes and starts a Gnome Console (kgx), but that is just the adjustable default
Quick, yet Full-featured:
Starts an instance in just a few seconds
Access to a real Debian installation
Persistent, yet Disposable:
Run long-living environments: Separate distinct contexts persistently, while not cluttering your host
Run quick experiments: Do not break your host, break your Bubble and discard it
Integrated, yet Isolated:
Wayland windows are managed on the host compositor, Networking is transparent
Using sub-sandboxing plus strong KVM isolation boundary
Powerful, yet Unprivileged:
Run containers effortlessly within a Bubble
Bubbles runs as sandboxed, least-privilege Flatpak on any modern Linux (Opinionated distributions like Fedora Atomic and NixOS included)
Immutable, yet Mutable:
Includes Nix to enable version-controlled, reproducible work environments
If Nix is too strict, fall back on Debian's apt or install any other package manager
How to install Bubbles
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub de.gonicus.bubbles
- Open Bubbles once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bubbles free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Bubbles is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Bubbles from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub de.gonicus.bubbles. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Bubbles safe?
Bubbles downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.