Linux apps

LM Studio

By Element Labs, Inc. · AI & Assistants

Download, chat with, manage, and serve local AI models from a desktop workbench or supported headless daemon.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Why it fits: Linux

Write and preview Markdown in a single desktop editor that works directly with local text files.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Why it fits: Linux

Convert local video files and discs into widely supported formats with configurable presets and encoding controls.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Why it fits: Linux

Chat with local AI models on Windows, macOS, or Linux, while retaining the option to connect external cloud or self-hosted providers.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Why it fits: Linux

Write encrypted notes in desktop, mobile, or web clients, with accountless offline use and optional sync or self-hosting.

• Web
• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS
• iPadOS
• Android

Why it fits: Linux

Write notes and to-dos that stay available offline, with optional sync through your choice of service or server.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS
• iPadOS
• Android

Why it fits: Linux

Magpie

By newdee · Utilities & System Tools

A cross-platform desktop launcher that searches selected local folders, images, GitHub stars, browser history/bookmarks and clipboard history with local keyword and semantic retrieval.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Why it fits: Linux

Send files and text directly between nearby devices over a local network, without a cloud account.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS
• iPadOS
• Android

Why it fits: Linux