Linux · Utilities
Protontricks
Apps and fixes for Proton games
by Janne Pulkkinen
Official site: flathub.org
About Protontricks
Run Winetricks commands for Steam Play/Proton games among other common Wine features,
such as launching external Windows executables. This is often useful when a game requires closed-source runtime libraries or applications
that are not included with Proton.
Note: To access Steam libraries on another drives, you need to grant access to them:
flatpak override --user --filesystem=/path/to/other/Steam/Library com.github.Matoking.protontricks
How to install Protontricks
- 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 com.github.Matoking.protontricks
- Open Protontricks once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Protontricks free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Protontricks is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Protontricks from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.Matoking.protontricks. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Protontricks safe?
Protontricks downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
