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AppImages allow a simple executable like experience on Linux, but the problem is that AppImages require glibc and alpine uses musl. | [https://appimage.org AppImages] allow a simple executable like experience on Linux, but the problem is that AppImages require glibc and alpine uses [[musl]]. | ||
== Installation == | |||
First you need FUSE for AppImages to work and modprobe it. | |||
<pre> | |||
# apk add fuse | |||
# modprobe fuse | |||
</pre> | |||
Optional but recommended install gcompat for glibc compatibility. | |||
<pre> | |||
# apk add gcompat | |||
</pre> | |||
== Usage == | |||
You have to make the AppImage executable, so you can execute it. | |||
=== Example === | |||
<pre> | |||
$ chmod +x Example.AppImage | |||
$ ./Example.AppImage | |||
</pre> | |||
Revision as of 19:22, 11 November 2025
AppImages allow a simple executable like experience on Linux, but the problem is that AppImages require glibc and alpine uses musl.
Installation
First you need FUSE for AppImages to work and modprobe it.
# apk add fuse # modprobe fuse
Optional but recommended install gcompat for glibc compatibility.
# apk add gcompat
Usage
You have to make the AppImage executable, so you can execute it.
Example
$ chmod +x Example.AppImage $ ./Example.AppImage