Distrobox
Application container for Linux
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Distrobox is an open source application container for Linux used to run software packaged for certain Linux distribution on another distribution.[2] The application relies on container managers such as Docker, Podman, and Lilipod and act as wrapper for them.[2][3][4] Distrobox is written in POSIX shell.[2]
| Distrobox | |
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 Screenshot of Distrobox with Chimera Linux container | |
| Original author | Luca Di Maio |
| Developer | Distrobox community |
| Initial release | 2 December 2021 |
| Stable release | 1.8.2.3[1]
/ 17 January 2026 |
| Written in | Shell language |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Type | OS-level virtualization |
| License | GNU GPLv3 |
| Website | distrobox.it |
| Repository | |
Software installed inside the container can be exported into the host machine for easier access. Distrobox can be used to run graphical software.[5]
History
The first public release of Distrobox was released in 2021.[2]
Version 1.1.0 of Distrobox was released in December 2021, adding features and improvements such as ability to export containerised software into the host machine and better POSIX compatibility.[6]
Version 1.3.0 of Distrobox was released in May 2022, adding more supported distributions and better integration with the host machine.[5][7]
Version 1.8.2.0 of Distrobox was released in October 2025, adding enhancements for Bash completion.[2][8]
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