Distrobox
| Distrobox | |
|---|---|
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 Screenshot of Distrobox with Chimera Linux container | |
| Original author | Luca Di Maio |
| Developer | Distrobox community |
| Release | 2 December 2021 |
| Stable release | 1.8.2.5[1]
/ 27 April 2026 |
| Written in | Shell language |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Type | OS-level virtualization |
| License | GNU GPLv3 |
| Website | distrobox.it |
| Repository | |
Distrobox is an open source application container for Linux used to run software packaged for certain Linux distribution on another distribution.[2] The application relies on container managers such as Docker, Podman, and Lilipod and act as wrapper for them.[2][3][4] Distrobox is written in POSIX shell.[2]
Software installed inside the container can be exported into the host machine for easier access. Distrobox can be used to run graphical software.[5]
History
[edit]The first public release of Distrobox was released in 2021.[2]
Version 1.1.0 of Distrobox was released in December 2021, adding features and improvements such as ability to export containerised software into the host machine and better POSIX compatibility.[6]
Version 1.3.0 of Distrobox was released in May 2022, adding more supported distributions and better integration with the host machine.[5][7]
Version 1.8.2.0 of Distrobox was released in October 2025, adding enhancements for Bash completion.[2][8]
Design and security
[edit]Distrobox is designed for tight integration with the host machine,[9] with isolation and sandbox being non-goals for the project.[2] Proposed addition of sandboxed mode was discussed but Luca Di Maio decided against it.[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Release 1.8.2.5". 27 April 2026. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Brockmeier, Joe (10 December 2025). "Mix and match Linux distributions with Distrobox". LWN.net. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Patel, Pratham (14 June 2022). "Distrobox: Try Multiple Linux Distributions via the Terminal". It's FOSS. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Peacock, Graeme (1 June 2025). "How I Break Linux's Rules and Install Any Package on Any Distro". How-To Geek. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- 1 2 Proven, Liam (31 May 2022). "Distrobox 1.3.0: Run (pretty much) any Linux distro under almost any other". The Register. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ 89luca89. "Release 1.1.0". GitHub. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ 89luca89. "Release 1.3.0". GitHub. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ 89luca89. "Release 1.8.2.0". GitHub. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Carrasqueira, João (15 August 2025). "Distrobox is the greatest way to try other Linux distros in your Terminal". XDA. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
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