Tutorials: NewsApp v1.0.0 — Portable BBC News Reader (Linux AppImage)
To add your application to the official, centralized AppImage catalog, you have two main platforms available that act as "official repos" in the Linux ecosystem: AppImageHub (the central directory) and the NX Software Center (the option integrated into modern interfaces).
The process is fully automated and relies exclusively on your existing GitHub repository. Here are the exact steps to get it officially listed:
Step 1: Mandatory Requirements for Your GitHub Repository
Before submitting your app, the official AppImageHub bot will scan your repository. Make sure you have the following elements properly configured:
A Published Release: Your
NewsApp-x86_64.AppImagefile must be uploaded to the Releases section on GitHub (just as we did in the previous step).A Valid
.desktopFile: The bot checks if the application contains a correct desktop entry file (ourbuild_appimage.shscript has already generated this inside).A Short Description and Topics: Your GitHub repository must have the "About" section filled out (on the right side of the page) and at least one tag/topic added (e.g.,
appimage,tkinter,news).
Step 2: Adding It to AppImageHub (The Main Catalog)
AppImageHub (appimagehub.com) is the centralized database from which most AppImage package managers (such as AppImagePool or AppMan) fetch their data.
Instead of uploading the binary manually, you simply submit a link to your GitHub via a Pull Request, and they handle the rest:
Go to the official repository where the catalog data is stored:
github.com/AppImage/appimage.github.io Create a Fork of this repository into your own GitHub account.
In your fork, navigate to the
data/folder and create a new text file named exactly after your application, with the.jsonextension (for example:NewsApp.json).Paste the following minimalist content into that file (replace with your actual data):
{
"github": "your-github-username/news-app-repo-name"
}
Save the file, commit the changes, and open a Pull Request (PR) from your fork to the upstream
AppImage/appimage.github.iorepository.
Once the team (or the automated test bot) approves your Pull Request, your application will automatically appear on the official AppImageHub website within 24 hours.
Step 3: Automatic Integration with AppImageLauncher / NX Software Center
If you want your application to be instantly discoverable through partner distribution networks (like the Linglong or NX app stores) as well, all you need to do is add an official badge to your README.md file on GitHub.
Add this line to the top of your description in your README.md:
[](https://appimagehub.com)
💡 A Quick Tip for the Future
Every time you use the GitHub CLI (gh release create) to push a new version from your build script, AppImageHub will automatically detect the update within minutes and update the binary downloaded by users, without you ever having to repeat the steps above!
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