Desktop Pets for Linux: AppImage, DEB, and RPM | OpenPets

Choose a Linux package

OpenPets publishes three Linux release formats, and Arch-based systems can also install via the community-maintained AUR package. Choose the one that matches how you prefer to run desktop software on your system.

Artifact	Use it when	OpenPets link
`.AppImage`	You want a portable release that does not require a system install.	AppImage
`.deb`	Your setup uses DEB packages.	DEB
`.rpm`	Your setup uses RPM packages.	RPM
`openpets-bin` (AUR)	You run Arch Linux or CachyOS and prefer installing via an AUR helper (community-maintained by @pinoybear).	AUR package

White pixel-art editorial illustration of AppImage, DEB, and RPM Linux packages — AppImage, DEB, and RPM are available from OpenPets releases, with community AUR packaging for Arch Linux and CachyOS.

Run the AppImage

The AppImage does not require a system install. After downloading it, mark it executable and run it from your terminal:

Terminalbash

chmod +x OpenPets-*.AppImage
./OpenPets-*.AppImage

Use DEB or RPM

Download the DEB artifact when your system uses DEB packages, or the RPM artifact when it uses RPM packages. Open the downloaded package with the package workflow you already use on that system.

Once OpenPets is running, choose a pet during onboarding and use the desktop app to manage your companion.

Install on Arch Linux / CachyOS (AUR)

Arch Linux, CachyOS, and other Arch-based distributions can install the community-maintained openpets-bin package from the Arch User Repository (AUR). This package is community-maintained by @pinoybear .

Install it with paru:

Terminalbash

paru -S openpets-bin

Or install it with yay:

Terminalbash

yay -S openpets-bin

Once installed, launch OpenPets from your application launcher or run openpets from your terminal.

What to do next

Browse the pet gallery for a companion.
Connect an AI desktop pet to external coding tools.
See the Mac guide for the two Mac DMGs.

Desktop pets for Linux FAQ

Which Linux packages does OpenPets publish?

OpenPets publishes AppImage, DEB, and RPM release artifacts for Linux. Arch Linux and CachyOS users can also install openpets-bin from the AUR.

How do I run the OpenPets AppImage?

Make the downloaded AppImage executable, then run it. The AppImage option does not require a system install.

Should I use the DEB or RPM download?

Choose the package format used by your Linux setup. Use the DEB link for a DEB package and the RPM link for an RPM package.

How do I install OpenPets on Arch Linux or CachyOS?

Arch Linux and CachyOS users can install the community-maintained openpets-bin package from the AUR using paru -S openpets-bin or yay -S openpets-bin. The package is maintained by @pinoybear.