Bazaar, a new desktop frontend for Flathub, offers a modern and user-friendly interface for discovering and installing apps. Designed for GNOME, it aims to support developers and enhance the user experience with its visual layout and functionalities.
Bazaar allows users to search for and browse applications, view details like screenshots and download stats, and manage installations and updates seamlessly. One of its standout features is the prominently placed support links and notable download stats, making it unique among similar apps.
The platform also includes a Curated tab, which can be customized by distributors to highlight software of particular interest to their users, adding a layer of personalization.
Technically, Bazaar is built for efficiency. It operates with a multi-threaded design, enabling tasks like downloading and uninstalling multiple apps simultaneously without interrupting the user’s browsing experience. Additionally, it includes a search provider for GNOME Shell, facilitating easy access to apps directly from the desktop environment, with a similar plugin available for KDE users.
While the Flathub website is praised for its straightforward design, it lacks integration with desktop environments. Bazaar fulfills this gap by providing a standalone tool that users can operate without being tied to general OS updates. It serves as a service that maintains its state even when closed, offering a more focused experience for app management.
Users interested in trying out Bazaar can download it from the Flathub store, where it’s available for a small download size. If you’re someone who prefers retrieving software from a dedicated desktop app rather than switching back and forth between a web browser and desktop tools, Bazaar could be the ideal solution.
For more information, you can visit the Flathub website. If you choose to explore Bazaar, feedback is encouraged to gauge whether desktop app navigation suits your preferences better than web-based searching.