Apt-linker

Turns "apt-get install" lines into clickable apturl links for installing Ubuntu and Debian GNU/Linux packages

What is Apt-linker?

'Apt-linker' is a Chrome extension specifically designed to help Ubuntu/Debian users. It converts text lines indicating installation commands into apturl links that can be clicked on to install the packages directly. A simple two-click process replaces the need to manually input each command, making it an effortless process for users. It utilizes a protocol handler to read the package list to be installed via apturl. This innovation provides an easier, more user-friendly way to install Ubuntu/Debian packages.

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By: Fernando Carmona Varo

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Users: 963 ▲ 33

Rating: 4.69 (55)

Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2013-10-12)

Creation date: 2013-10-12

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Size: 37.00K

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# 31807 ▲ 360

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#26142 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 23 #136 in package keyword 9 ▼ 1

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Extension summary

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This extension is intended to ease the life of Ubuntu/Debian users who browse the Internet searching for software, tutorials, etc.

Apt: urls are a way to install packages by using a protocol handler to read the list of packages to install.

This extension will turn lines of text describing commands for installation into clickable links that allow you to install the packages with just 2 clicks.

More info about AptUrl can be found here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AptURL

User reviews

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Pros

Convenient for installing packages with text links.
Helps new users with installation processes.

Cons

Does not support all apt-get commands, such as UPDATE.
Fails with package names containing '+' and multiarch packages.
Does not handle apt:// URLs as users expected.
Issues reported with compatibility on specific Chrome versions and Linux distributions.

Most mentioned

Does not work with some apt-get commands.
Does not handle apt:// URLs.
Fails with special characters in package names.

User reviews

It didn't work

Nolan Carpenter, 2018-06-23

Does not work with some apt-get commands like UPDATE. Should get support for all commands. PPA: support would be nice.

mcpegamer lukanc, 2016-12-09

Okay... handles text links with "apt-get whatever" perfectly. But it does NOT handle apt:// URLs like I thought it would! That's the only reason why I got this! EDIT: boyfriend of mine submitted your first GitHub issue about this! https://github.com/Ferk/apt-linker/issues/1