Simon's Linux Utility is a cross-distro Linux helper tool written in Python with a Qt6 GUI.
It allows you to install popular software, perform system tweaks, and enable features like multimedia codecs — all in just a few clicks.

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✨ Features

• 📦 Install Popular Applications

  • Supports most Linux distributions (Debian/Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora)
  • Example: Brave Browser, Spotify, Discord, and others.

• 🛠 System Tweaks

  • Install multimedia codecs on Fedora.
  • Enable/disable optional system features.

• 🎯 Cross-Distro Support

  • Automatically detects your distribution.
  • Uses native package managers if possible: apt, dnf, pacman, yay, flatpak.

• 🖥 User-Friendly Interface

  • Built with Qt6 for a clean, modern look.
  • Simple popups for password requests and confirmations.

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📷 Screenshots

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🚀 Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/trycoffee/linuxutil.git
   cd linuxutil

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the program:

   python main.py

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📋 Requirements

• Python 3.11+
• Qt6 (PyQt6 or PySide6)
• Internet connection
• Appropriate privileges for package installation (sudo)

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⚙️ Supported Distros & Package Managers

Distribution Family	Example Distros	Package Manager(s)
Debian-based	Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS	apt
Arch-based	Manjaro, EndeavourOS	pacman, yay
Fedora-based	Fedora Workstation, Nobara	dnf
Universal	Any	flatpak

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📌 Roadmap

• Add more software installation scripts
• Add system cleanup tool
• Add auto-update feature
• Improve distro detection
• Create AppImage / Flatpak version

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🛡 Disclaimer

This tool requires administrator privileges to install software and make system changes.
Use at your own risk — I am not responsible for any issues caused by misuse.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.

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Made with ❤️ for Linux users by Szymon