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The GNOME Core Applications (also known as Apps for GNOME) are a software suite of software applications that are packaged as part of the standard free and open-source GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Core Applications have a consistent look and feel to the GNOME desktop, utilize the Adwaita design language and tightly integrate with the GNOME desktop. GNOME Core Applications are developed and maintained through GNOME's official GitLab instance.

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GNOME Core Applications
Developer(s)The GNOME Project
Initial releaseDecember 20, 1998; 25 years ago (1998-12-20)[1][better source needed]
Written inC, C++, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Vala
Operating systemUnix-like
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websiteapps.gnome.org
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A comprehensive list of these applications is available at apps.gnome.org

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Configuration

  • Settings – main interface to configure various aspects of GNOME. Diverse panels represent graphical front-ends to configure the NetworkManager daemon and other daemons.

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Utilities

Development tools

GNOME Circle

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GNOME Circle is a collection of applications which have been built to extend the GNOME platform,[3] utilize GNOME technologies, and follow the GNOME human interface guidelines.[4] They are hosted, developed, and managed in the GNOME official development infrastructure, on gitlab.gnome.org. Developers who are using the GNOME platform can apply for inclusion in GNOME Circle. Benefits include promotional support and eligibility for project contributors to become GNOME Foundation members.[3] Circle applications are not part of GNOME Core Applications.

Some examples of such applications include:

  • Lollypop - a music player
  • Apostrophe - a markdown editor
  • Fragments - a torrent manager
  • Gaphor - UML and SysML modeling tool
  • Health - a fitness tracker
  • Fractal / Polari - messaging apps
  • Wike (software) - a Wikipedia browser
  • Authenticator - a two-factor authentication code generator
  • Pika Backup - a backup software
  • Eyedropper - a color picker and formatter utility

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