flatpak-create-usb - Linux
Overview
flatpak-create-usb generates a bootable USB drive with a distribution of Flatpak applications using the Ostree deployment system. It allows you to create portable workspaces with pre-configured applications on a USB drive.
Syntax
flatpak-create-usb [options] <USB_DRIVE> <FLATPAK_REPOS>...
Options/Flags
--arch: Specify the architecture for the target system.--components: List of Flatpak components to install.--create-efi: Create a USB drive with EFI boot partition.--efi-boot: Boot strategy for EFI systems.--file-system: Specify the file system to format the USB drive.--format: Format the USB drive.--help: Display help and exit.--no-format: Do not format the USB drive.--ostree-repo: Ostree repository to use.--verbose: Enable verbose output.
Examples
Create a bootable USB drive with a minimal set of applications:
flatpak-create-usb /dev/sdb https://flathub.org
Create a bootable USB drive with a custom set of components:
flatpak-create-usb --components org.gnome.Calculator /dev/sdc https://flathub.org
Create a bootable USB drive with EFI boot partition:
flatpak-create-usb --create-efi /dev/sda https://flathub.org
Common Issues
- USB drive not recognized: Ensure the USB drive is properly connected and formatted.
- "Failed to create Ostree deployment" error: The system may not have enough free space or permissions to create the Ostree deployment.
- "No bootable device" when booting from USB: Check the EFI boot settings in the target system’s BIOS and ensure the USB drive is selected as the boot device.
Integration
flatpak-create-usb can be integrated with other tools:
udisksctl: To detect and format USB drives.ostree: To manage the deployment of Flatpak applications.
Related Commands
flatpakostreeudisksctl