snap ☆
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Description:
Tool to work with .snap files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.74@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @snapcraftio  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: packaging linux snapcraft devops ubuntu
Install: brew install snap
About:
Snap is the official command-line tool to create, build, and manage snap packages, which are universal Linux software packages. It enables developers to bundle dependencies and distribute applications across various Linux distributions with strict confinement. The tool integrates with the Snapcraft ecosystem to streamline building and publishing to the Snap Store.
Key Features:
  • Builds reproducible snap packages from various sources
  • Manages confinement, interfaces, and metadata
  • Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for automated releases
  • Supports multiple build bases like core20 and core22
Use Cases:
  • Packaging desktop applications for distribution across Linux distros
  • Automating release pipelines for snap-based software
Alternatives:
  • AppImage – AppImage provides portable binaries without a central store, while Snap enforces dependency management and updates via the Snap Store.
  • Flatpak – Flatpak offers sandboxed apps with a focus on desktop portals; Snap is more tightly integrated with Ubuntu and Canonical's build services.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 3, 2026 3:26am 2.74 0 VERSION_BUMP 1be549f0
Oct 7, 2025 9:43am 2.71 0 VERSION_BUMP f3c9aa82
Jan 16, 2025 11:42am 2.67 0 VERSION_BUMP f3a7d9dd
Jan 16, 2025 11:22am 2.67 0 VERSION_BUMP b7e9d697
Nov 12, 2024 4:12pm 2.66.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b5af8da
Nov 8, 2024 11:20pm 2.65.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f92e4e1
Sep 19, 2024 10:54am 2.65.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3510e209
Sep 19, 2024 9:49am 2.65.3 0 VERSION_BUMP ad6138ce
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