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Awesome GNOME

A curated list of awesome apps, extensions, modules, themes and tools for the GNOME Desktop Environment.

Visit Awesome GNOME4.5

  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Web, Linux

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What is Awesome GNOME?

Awesome GNOME is a community-curated awesome list that indexes the best applications, GNOME Shell extensions, modules, themes and tools for the GNOME desktop environment. It helps Linux users and developers discover hidden gems, productivity utilities and visual tweaks without hunting across dozens of repositories.

Third-party open-source projects. We are not affiliated with their authors; repositories are provided as-is by their maintainers. Review each project's license, code and security before installing. See our Disclaimer.

Pros: what Awesome GNOME does well

  • Curated and well-organised index of the GNOME ecosystem
  • Covers apps, extensions, themes and modules in one place
  • Open source and community-maintained

Cons: where it falls short

  • Linux/GNOME specific; not useful for Windows or macOS users
  • Quality and maintenance varies by listed project
  • No built-in search or filtering beyond the markdown list

Who Awesome GNOME is for

Linux users, GNOME enthusiasts and developers looking for the best apps, extensions and tools for the GNOME desktop.

Who can skip it

Users on Windows, macOS or other desktop environments.

Awesome GNOME alternatives

Not sold on Awesome GNOME? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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My Brain Is Full Crew

Focus: second brain, knowledge management and nutrition. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. A framework, not a website. Adds macOS and Windows. Same 4.5 rating.

FrameworkFreeLinux, macOS
4.5Visit

keyd

Focus: keyboard, key remapping and shortcuts. Shares linux and open source with Awesome GNOME. Same 4.5 rating.

OtherFreeLinux
4.5Visit

AutoKey

Focus: text expansion, automation and shortcuts. Shares linux and open source with Awesome GNOME. An automation tool, not a website. Rated 4.4 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

Automation ToolFreeLinux
4.4Visit

Superstreamer

Focus: video streaming, ffmpeg and hls. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

WebsiteFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit

Free alternatives to Awesome GNOME

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

AutoHotkey

Focus: hotkeys, macros and scripting. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. A desktop app, not a website. Adds Windows and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, Offline
4.7Visit

Coolify

Focus: self-hosting, deployment and hosting. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. A web app, not a website. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.7Visit

Home Assistant

Focus: smart home, home automation and iot. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

OtherFreeCross-Platform, iOS
4.7Visit

iTerm2

Focus: terminal, mac and command line. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit

Karabiner-Elements

Focus: keyboard remapping, shortcuts and hyper key. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit

Microsoft PowerToys

Focus: launcher, command palette and windows utilities. Shares open source with Awesome GNOME. A Windows app, not a website. Adds Windows. Rated 4.7 (Awesome GNOME: 4.5).

Windows AppFreeWindows
4.7Visit
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