how do i open .flatpak files | Linux Mint Community🍵 | Page 1

pastel anchor Jan 15, 2026, 9:10 PM

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i recently installed hytale and it came in a .flatpak file
im very new to linux and have no idea what to do please help

small ridge Jan 15, 2026, 9:12 PM

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to preface this:

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this is not at all a common way to install software.

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flathub.org or software manager is the way

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see #⛑triage message

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also see #1296124196082155531 message

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i believe the command is: flatpak install <path and FULL name of the .flatpak file>

small ridge Jan 15, 2026, 9:21 PM

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pastel anchor Jan 15, 2026, 9:25 PM

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it says its installed but i dont know how to open it

small ridge Jan 15, 2026, 9:27 PM

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oh

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do flatpak list in a maximized terminal

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press ctrl+(minus sign) a few times if needed

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then show

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press alt+printscrn to screenshot

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i believe the command is: flatpak run <longass name of installed flatpak>

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@pastel anchor

pastel anchor Jan 15, 2026, 9:31 PM

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thank you kind soldier

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its working

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