Got time for a final blast through smaller Linux app updates to round out 2025? Before diving into another year, here’s a look at software updates that landed in December and deserve attention.
Clapper 0.10.0
The Clapper media player has been updated to version 0.10.0, now featuring an enhanced plugin system. This includes MPRIS, Server, and Discoverer features as enhancer plugins. Users can configure these plugins via the preferences window, write new plugins in Lua, and utilize a new audio-only widget for building audio players. Other user-friendly additions include frame-stepping with the E key, preview abilities for GStreamer pipelines, and crash fixes, particularly concerning video auto-resize issues. Clapper is available for installation on Linux via Flathub.
Darktable 5.4.0
The popular open-source RAW photo editor, Darktable, sees its latest release, 5.4.0, introducing significant new features such as a tone mapper based on Blender’s AgX, workspace support for managing separate databases and configurations, and enhanced performance particularly for NAS and spinning HDDs. Darktable’s latest version also adds support for various new cameras and improved color profile handling on Wayland. Download the latest version from the official site.
QEMU 10.2.0
QEMU has reached version 10.2, bringing over 2,300 commits from 188 contributors. Major updates include live update support for running VMs and enhanced performance thanks to io_uring for its main loop. ARM emulation benefits from new CPU feature support, while other architectures have also gained enhancements. The latest release can be downloaded from various sources, starting from the official QEMU website.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.3
The Raspberry Pi team has rolled out updates focusing on performance improvements and added features. Key enhancements include faster image writing due to optimized I/O, detailed progress reporting, and better usability options such as a password reveal toggle. This tool is available for download from the official website.
MPV 0.41.0
The command-line video player MPV has released version 0.41.0, which incorporates libplacebo’s gpu-next renderer by default, yielding enhanced performance and HDR support. Additional improvements include better color management in Wayland and new command line options. More information can be found at the MPV GitHub.
ONLYOFFICE 9.2.1
ONLYOFFICE has released version 9.2.1, which addresses several issues from the initial 9.2 release. The update resolves several bugs within various editors and boosts security against potential exploits. It is available for download on the ONLYOFFICE GitHub page.
Scribus 1.6.5 (Stable) & 1.7.1 (Dev)
Scribus has released 1.6.5, a minor update to enhance the stable branch, addressing issues with light/dark mode handling and security vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, version 1.7.1 is in development and introduces new features, including document logs and improved preference search functionality. Download the latest from the Scribus install page.
Thank you for your support throughout 2025, and here’s to a happy and fulfilling 2026 filled with even more Linux adventures!