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Gnomad AppDrop

Mac-style drag-and-drop app installs for Linux.

v1.1.0

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Gnomad AppDrop — drop archives into Applications

What it does

Gnomad AppDrop brings the Mac Applications-folder workflow to Nobara and other Fedora-based desktops. Watch ~/Applications for archives, AppImages, and .deb packages; install into ~/.local/opt; generate FreeDesktop .desktop launchers with searchable names; and keep a simple registry for Open / uninstall. One-click setup wizard — no terminal required after install. Built by Gnomad Studio.

Built by Gnomad Studio — the same studio behind Slate, Webcanvas, and Gnomad.

Features

Install

  • Watch ~/Applications for .tar.gz, .tar.xz, .zip, .AppImage, and .deb
  • Safe extract to ~/.local/opt with path-traversal checks
  • Name apps from .desktop / package metadata (not ugly download filenames)
  • Register icons and launchers under ~/.local/share

Everyday use

  • Background user service auto-installs on drop
  • GUI with Open and Remove for installed apps
  • In-app Help, Report a Bug, and david@gnomad.studio support
  • Rejects source-only archives with a clear message

Gnomad Studio

  • Branded splash and installer from Gnomad Studio
  • Direct downloads on davidcole.cloud
  • Open source on GitHub
Gnomad AppDrop splash screen
Installer splash — Gnomad Studio branding
Gnomad AppDrop icon
App icon for your Linux menu

Stack

Ready to drop?

Download the Setup zip, double-click Install Gnomad AppDrop, then drag packages into Applications.

Download AppDrop