Nixite: The Open-Source “Ninite for Linux” That Installs All Your Apps in One Click

If you use Windows, you probably know Ninite, the go-to tool for installing multiple apps in one shot. But on Linux, there has never really been a true equivalent — until now.

Meet Nixite, an open-source alternative to Ninite, designed specifically for Linux users. Launched in September 2025, Nixite lets you select the software you want from a clean web interface, download a single .sh script, run it, and that’s it — your apps are automatically installed, no manual setup needed.

Whether an app comes from official repositories, Flatpak, Snap, or even third-party sources, Nixite handles it all seamlessly.

What Is Nixite?

Nixite is a lightweight, web-based tool that generates an installation script tailored to your Linux distribution. Instead of hunting down each package one by one, you simply choose what you need, and Nixite automates the rest.

The platform currently supports four major Linux distributions:

• Ubuntu Desktop
• Debian Stable
• Fedora Workstation
• Arch Linux

Each application comes with a label indicating how it will be installed:

• 🟢 Flatpak – via Flathub (Nixite auto-configures Flatpak if missing)
• 🟣 Snap – through Snapcraft
• 🟠 Third-party – using an external repo or .deb package (e.g., Chrome, Discord, Steam)

Whenever possible, Nixite prioritizes official distribution repositories to ensure better stability and security.

Available Software on Nixite

Nixite already includes a wide range of popular Linux software across multiple categories. While it doesn’t cover every application available on Linux, users can easily suggest new additions via the project’s GitHub page.

Here’s a sample of what you can install:

Web Browsers: Firefox, Google Chrome, Brave, Tor Browser, Ungoogled Chromium
Communication: Discord, Telegram, Zoom, Slack, Thunderbird
Multimedia: VLC, Spotify, Strawberry, Audacity, Kdenlive, OBS Studio
Office & Productivity: LibreOffice, Notion, Obsidian
Gaming: Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, RetroArch
Graphics & Design: GIMP, Inkscape, Krita
Development Tools: Git, Visual Studio Code, VSCodium, Arduino IDE, Helix, Rustup
Utilities: Proton VPN, Timeshift, GNOME Boxes, Flameshot, BTOP++
File Sharing: LocalSend, Transmission, Nicotine+

This broad selection covers everything from casual users to developers and gamers.

How to Use Nixite

Using Nixite couldn’t be easier — even if you’re new to Linux. Here’s how it works:

1- Go to the official Nixite website.
(You can find it by searching Nixite Linux installer.)

2- Select your distribution from the dropdown menu in the top-left corner (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, or Arch).

3- Check the boxes for the apps you want — browser, communication tools, multimedia players, development utilities, and so on.

4- When you’re done, click “Get your Nixite” to generate and download a script file named nixite.sh.

5- Open your terminal, navigate to your Downloads folder, and run: bash nixite.sh

The script will:

• Detect your Linux distribution
• Update repositories if needed
• Install missing dependencies (like curl)
• Add Flathub, Snapcraft, or third-party repos
• Install all selected applications automatically

In just a few minutes, your Linux system will be set up with all your favorite tools — no manual commands, no package hunting, no hassle.

Why Nixite Matters

Nixite fills a long-standing gap in the Linux world — an easy, one-click installer for multiple apps that respects open-source principles and distribution diversity.
Unlike proprietary tools or distro-specific stores, Nixite doesn’t lock you in. It generates a transparent shell script you can inspect, edit, or reuse anytime.

It’s the kind of simple innovation that makes Linux onboarding easier for beginners and faster for power users rebuilding systems or managing multiple machines.

Final Thoughts

While Ninite revolutionized Windows app management, Nixite is doing the same for Linux — but with an open-source spirit.
It’s lightweight, transparent, and already supports major distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch.

Whether you’re setting up a fresh Linux install or helping someone migrate, Nixite saves precious time and brings a touch of automation that the Linux desktop has long been missing.