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jdAppStreamEdit

A graphical Program to create and edit AppStream files

by JakobDev

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Official site: flathub.org

About jdAppStreamEdit

jdAppStreamEdit (previously known as jdAppdataEdit) allows you to easily create and edit AppStream (.appdata.xml or .metainfo.xml) files for your Application.

Features:

Easy to use

Full support for the Open Age Rating System (OARS)

The AppStream files are fully translatable

Releases can be imported from GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Git Repos and NEWS files

You can view a preview in Gnome Software

You can use a existing .desktop file as template

Supports External Releases

Plugins

How to install jdAppStreamEdit

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub page.codeberg.JakobDev.jdAppStreamEdit
  4. Open jdAppStreamEdit once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is jdAppStreamEdit free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where jdAppStreamEdit is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install jdAppStreamEdit from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub page.codeberg.JakobDev.jdAppStreamEdit. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is jdAppStreamEdit safe?

jdAppStreamEdit downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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