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8distrobox
Use any linux distribution inside your terminal. Enable both backward and forward compatibility with software and freedom to use whatever distribution you’re more comfortable with. Mirror available at: https://gitlab.com/89luca89/distrobox
Popularity
Repository stars10,48613,102Highest
7-day net stars——
Fork2,507Highest551
30-day trendInsufficient historyInsufficient history
Maintenance
Last push2026-10-312026-11-02
Maintenance notesUnknownNot verified
Repository created2017-01-142021-11-18
License & use
LicenseMIT · PermissiveGPL-3.0 · Share derivative source
PricingPricing not verifiedPricing not verified
Basics
Browse by purposeDeveloper tools · Deployment & operationsCommand-line tools · Containers
TypeApps & systemsApps & systems
SubcategoryTerminals & command lineTerminals & command line
PlatformNot verifiedNot verified
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Pricing source——
First collected2026-11-022026-11-03
MetricRepository Stars, not unique usersRepository stars, not unique users or individual-skill installs
LanguageNixGo
About this projectA tool for managing user environments and configuration with Nix.Use any linux distribution inside your terminal. Enable both backward and forward compatibility with software and freedom to use whatever distribution you’re more comfortable with. Mirror available at: https://gitlab.com/89luca89/distrobox
Measured at2026-11-02 19:29 UTC2026-11-03 08:30 UTC
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