Linux · Developer Tools
Workbench
Prototype with GNOME technologies
by Sonny Piers
Official site: flathub.org
About Workbench
Workbench is for learning and prototyping with GNOME technologies, no matter if tinkering for the first time or building and testing a GTK user interface.
Among other things, Workbench comes with
Live GTK/CSS preview
Library of 100+ examples
JavaScript, Rust, Python and Vala support
Declarative user interface syntax
Autosave, sessions and projects
Code diagnostics, completion and formatter
Terminal output
How to install Workbench
- 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 re.sonny.Workbench
- Open Workbench once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Workbench free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Workbench is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Workbench from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub re.sonny.Workbench. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Workbench safe?
Workbench downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.