[Linux] Make an Official Enpass AppImage/Snap/Flatpak

[Daniel_82]

At this point Enpass works on "most" distributions, but not on all of them. Also, there is the need to add a repository and then install the application.

My request is to make Enpass available as a AppImage, snap or flatpak. This way the support for Linux can be improved!

I would suggest to use AppImage or Flatpak, since snap = canonical controlled.

[nexcode]

Hi, all

I builded flatpak package for enpass.

I have a question: can I share it on flathub (https://flathub.org)?

I want to get permission for this from the project team.

Edited April 29, 2019 by nexcode

[dmatis]

Any updates here? I'm using Fedora Silverblue and it's sad to see no support for flatpak or Appimage.... All I can do is run enpass in toolbox via terminal and also I can't use it with browser outside of toolbox. Would be great to have flatpak pkg

[Garima Singh]

Hey @dmatis & @Daniel_82

Thanks for using Enpass and writing to us.

We really appreciate you for exploring the app and giving time in finding this valuable suggestion. The suggestion has been noted and forwarded to the development team for further consideration.

Thanks for the suggestion!

[THB]

I bought Enpass and found it to be an excellent tool, all I really missed was the support for Enpass like Bitwarden already has. Much simpler and more practical to install the tool through the snap package, which not only already makes it available in the store, but also compatible with several distros. The process of having to add the enpass repository, is not a seven-headed bug, but it could be simplified and put the tool in greater evidence, with a snap.

[Garima Singh]

Hey @THB

Welcome to the forum!

We appreciate your suggestion of this feature. Please note that we already have a feature request for the same and aligned for implementation in the future. However, we’re not sure of a specific timeline when this will be implemented.

Thanks.

[preacha]

Any Update here? Would be nice to be able to install enpass via flatpak on Valves Steam Deck.

[phaus]

I too would like to have a flatpack version of enpass. 

That would be very handy, since the SteamDeck does support flatpack packages.
So enpass has the chance to be one of the first (commercial) Password Managers on a gaming console. 

[phaus]

On 6/3/2020 at 1:29 PM, Garima Singh said:

Hey @THB

Welcome to the forum!

We appreciate your suggestion of this feature. Please note that we already have a feature request for the same and aligned for implementation in the future. However, we’re not sure of a specific timeline when this will be implemented.

Thanks.

So I agree, that it make sense to combine these requests. @THB Can you maybe reference this thread there? I was not able to find it.

[Nathanael]

On 5/12/2022 at 6:37 PM, phaus said:

I too would like to have a flatpack version of enpass. 

That would be very handy, since the SteamDeck does support flatpack packages.
So enpass has the chance to be one of the first (commercial) Password Managers on a gaming console. 

yes, we need this!

[tonn333]

I'm yet another one who NEEDS enpass for my Steam Deck. Flatpak is the only sensible option.

I could install it through other means but it maybe deleted on system update.

Why isn't there already a flatpak version available? Or have I just not found it?

 

[tonn333]

I need flatpak version of enpass for my Steam Deck.

Why isn't there an official version?

@nexcode could you share it please?

 

 

[Fl4v1en]

Add me too. I really want to have a flatpack version for my Steam Deck.

[bull3t]

Also looking for an update, I just got my Steamdeck and am seeing how it is pretty much impossible to install anything on the SteamDeck if it isn't a flatpack. Any workaround / installs on the device will get wiped as soon as you update the OS.

[vickardis]

+1, I've been using enpass for close to 8yrs... please provide a flatpak so we can install it on the SteamOS!

[vickardis]

hey so guys, steamdeck owner here you can install enpass from the terminal, run these commands:

 

**Update: On a fresh steam deck install of if you never installed anything before: You must absolutely run those 3 pacman commands to update your keys otherwise you cannot install git**

sudo steamos-readonly disable
cd /tmp

sudo pacman-key --init
sudo pacman-key --populate
sudo pacman-key --refresh-keys
sudo pacman -S --needed base-devel git
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/enpass-bin.git
cd enpass-bin
makepkg -sri

Done!

PRO-TIP: If you got either Chrome or Firefox when running the sync and authorize restore, once you click open-xdg, CLOSE THE BROWSER and Enpass will continue the sync, unlike Windows, it will sit there waiting until you do...

You're very welcome!

Edited December 16, 2023 by vickardis

[Ronnie]

+1 here

I'm really interested!

 

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https://apix-drive.com/en/bulkgate

Edited November 4, 2022 by Ronnie

[Yghuj]

On 9/29/2022 at 10:51 PM, vickardis said:

hey so guys, steamdeck owner here you can install enpass from the terminal, run these commands:

sudo steamos-readonly disable
cd ~
mkdir apps
cd apps
sudo pacman -S --needed base-devel git
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/enpass-bin.git
cd enpass-bin
makepkg -sri

Done!
 

PRO-TIP: If you got either Chrome or Firefox when running the sync and authorize restore, once you click open-xdg, CLOSE THE BROWSER and Enpass will continue the sync, unlike Windows, it will sit there waiting until you do...

You're very welcome!

Thanks, if this works it would be great. Is there any chance that I would screw up my system by following this? I have no Linux experience and would probably easily screw up the system. 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Yghuj

[vickardis]

@Yghuj if you're not comfortable, don't do it, it can get tricky real quick.

If you got a PC, install Hyper-V and install a Linux to test on, specifically you'll need the Holo OS which is a Steam Deck clone OS.

Edited December 9, 2022 by vickardis

[vickardis]

@Yghuj you can also install it via proton on your steam deck. From Steam install a Non-Steam Game and point to the installer EXE, follow in the install steps.

After it's installed in a proton controller, you'll need to modify the shortcut to the enpass.exe itself from the properties window in steam client.

In essence Proton is an evolved "Wine" OS windows app emulator.

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/671A-4453-E8D2-323C#:~:text=On the desktop%2C go to,'non-steam' tab.

Edited December 9, 2022 by vickardis

[Yghuj]

@vickardisthanks for the tip to use Proton. I don't understand how I am supposed to install it though...should I "add a non Steam game" and choose the enpass.exe? I tried that and then tried running it through Steam, that did not work for me.

[ShobuPrime]

I've created an unofficial Enpass Flatpak for those still looking for it.

 

Most recent build was successful:

flatpak install --user https://dl.flathub.org/build-repo/11663/io.enpass.Enpass.flatpakref

 

[ShobuPrime]

Since Enpass' license is proprietary, I've ensured everything was handled during the `apply_extra` steps.

[ShobuPrime]

My Flatpak has successfully been added to FlatHub!

 

https://beta.flathub.org/apps/io.enpass.Enpass

[vickardis]

On 3/29/2023 at 6:45 PM, ShobuPrime said:

My Flatpak has successfully been added to FlatHub!

 

https://beta.flathub.org/apps/io.enpass.Enpass

Can you somehow update it the flatpak? When ran on a fresh install, I cannot activate enpass from my google drive archive, xdg-open is b0rk3n with that version of the app.