flatpak-enter - Linux

Overview

flatpak-enter allows you to enter a Flatpak runtime and run commands as if you were inside the Flatpak application. This is useful for debugging and troubleshooting Flatpak applications, or for running commands that require access to the application’s files or resources.

Syntax

flatpak-enter [options] [runtime] [command] [args...]

Options/Flags

  • -h, –help: Show help and exit.
  • -d, –debug: Enable debug output.
  • -v, –version: Show version and exit.

Examples

Enter the runtime of the org.gnome.Calculator Flatpak application:

flatpak-enter org.gnome.Calculator

Run the python command inside the runtime:

flatpak-enter org.gnome.Calculator python

Enter the runtime and run an interactive shell:

flatpak-enter org.gnome.Calculator bash

Common Issues

  • If you get an error message saying "No such runtime", make sure that the runtime you are trying to enter is installed.
  • If you get an error message saying "Permission denied", make sure that you have the necessary permissions to enter the runtime.

Integration

flatpak-enter can be used with other Linux commands and tools to perform advanced tasks. For example, you can use it to:

  • Debug Flatpak applications by entering the runtime and running commands like gdb or strace.
  • Access the Flatpak application’s files and resources by entering the runtime and running commands like ls or cp.
  • Run commands that require access to the Flatpak application’s environment, such as make or ./configure.

Related Commands

  • flatpak: The main Flatpak command.
  • flatpak-install: Install a Flatpak application.
  • flatpak-run: Run a Flatpak application.