Overview
Flatpak is the officially supported package format for An Anime Game Launcher, maintained by the An Anime Team. It provides universal compatibility across Linux distributions including Fedora, Pop!_OS, SteamOS, and Steam Deck.Official Package Information
The Flatpak package is officially supported by the An Anime Team and is the recommended installation method for most users.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Maintainer | Luna (available in Discord) |
| Source Repository | flatpak-builds |
| Supported Distributions | Any (Fedora, Pop!_OS, SteamOS / Steam Deck, etc.) |
| Installation Wiki | Flatpak Installation Guide |
Package Metadata
The Flatpak package uses metadata fromCargo.toml:
Building the Flatpak
Prerequisites
Ensure you have the Flatpak build tools installed:Build Process
- Clone the flatpak-builds repository:
- Build the Flatpak package:
- Run the built application:
Installation for Users
Users can install the Flatpak from Flathub or the An Anime Team repository:Maintenance Guidelines
Updating the Package
- Monitor the main repository for new releases
- Update the manifest file with new version numbers and commit hashes
- Test the build locally before pushing
- Submit updates to the Flathub repository
Testing
Before releasing updates:- Test on multiple distributions (Fedora, Ubuntu, Arch-based)
- Verify game launching functionality
- Check for any runtime dependency issues
- Test on Steam Deck if possible
Troubleshooting
Build Failures
If the build fails:- Check that all dependencies are available
- Verify the manifest syntax is correct
- Ensure GTK4 and libadwaita versions match requirements
- Check the build logs for specific errors
Runtime Issues
For runtime problems:- Check Flatpak permissions:
flatpak info --show-permissions moe.launcher.an-anime-game-launcher - Verify the sandbox has access to necessary directories
- Check logs:
flatpak run --command=sh moe.launcher.an-anime-game-launcher
Contact
For Flatpak-specific issues or questions:- Contact Luna in the Discord server
- Open issues in the flatpak-builds repository
- Visit the wiki for installation guides