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flatpak: Add a remote source.
$ flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists ${remote_name} ${remote_url}
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This command is used to add a remote repository for Flatpak, a software deployment and package management system primarily designed for Linux.

Here is a breakdown of the command syntax:

  • flatpak: Refers to the Flatpak command-line tool.
  • remote-add: Specifies the operation to add a new remote repository.
  • --if-not-exists: This flag checks if the specified remote repository already exists before adding it. If it does, the command will not perform any action.
  • ${remote_name}: Represents the name of the remote repository you want to add. You need to replace ${remote_name} with the actual desired name.
  • ${remote_url}: Denotes the URL of the remote repository. Again, you need to replace ${remote_url} with the actual URL of the repository you want to add.

By executing this command, you can add a remote repository to your Flatpak configuration. This repository can then be used to search, download, and install Flatpak applications and packages onto your Linux system.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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