Description:
Tool to work with .snap files
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.74.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@snapcraftio |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
packaging
linux
snapcraft
devops
ubuntu
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Install:
brew install snap
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Packaging desktop applications for distribution across Linux distros
- Automating release pipelines for snap-based software
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Alternatives:
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AppImage
– AppImage provides portable binaries without a central store, while Snap enforces dependency management and updates via the Snap Store.
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Flatpak
– Flatpak offers sandboxed apps with a focus on desktop portals; Snap is more tightly integrated with Ubuntu and Canonical's build services.
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| Mar 6, 2026 11:58am |
2.74.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
027a7d8d |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2024 11:35pm |
2.65.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
881bedf4 |
| Apr 8, 2024 3:38pm |
2.62 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
32bfd6bd |
| Dec 2, 2023 2:43am |
2.61.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d5950e9c |
| Dec 2, 2023 2:39am |
2.61.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ad9d4f36 |
| Sep 24, 2023 8:11pm |
2.60.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
851f8bb4 |
| Jun 15, 2023 11:36pm |
2.60 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7b46f680 |
| Mar 29, 2023 7:05pm |
2.59.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
11c08769 |
| Mar 29, 2023 10:04am |
2.59.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5baa1d2f |
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