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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 [https://git.adelielinux.org/adelie/gcompat 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>

Latest revision as of 19:24, 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