Linux · System & Settings
Ptyxis
Container-oriented terminal
by Christian Hergert
Official site: flathub.org
About Ptyxis
Ptyxis is a terminal for GNOME that focuses on ease-of-use in a
world of containers.
Features:
Remembers current container when opening a new tab with support for podman, toolbox, distrobox, and more
Configurable keyboard shortcuts
Modern interface which integrates the palette with the window styling
User-installable color palettes
Support for preferences profiles with container integration
Integrated color palettes with light and dark support
Tabbed interface with tab overviews
Efficient foreground process tracking denoting sudo and SSH
Support for transparent terminal backgrounds
Separate process mode for terminal-based applications
Support for pinned tabs and saved sessions
Terminal tabs are run within separate cgroups
Terminal inspector to help when writing terminal-based applications
How to install Ptyxis
- 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 app.devsuite.Ptyxis
- Open Ptyxis once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ptyxis free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Ptyxis is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Ptyxis from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub app.devsuite.Ptyxis. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Ptyxis safe?
Ptyxis 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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