GNOME Core Applications

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GNOME Core Applications
[[Programmer|DeveloperTemplate:Pluralize from text]]The GNOME Project
Initial releaseDecember 20, 1998; 27 years ago (1998-12-20)[1][better source needed]
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Written inC, C++, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Vala[2][3]
Operating systemUnix-like
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websiteapps.gnome.org

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The GNOME Core Applications (also known as Apps for GNOME) are a software suite that is packaged with GNOME, a free and open-source desktop environment. The suite provides a consistent look and feel to the GNOME desktop, utilizes the Adwaita design language and tightly integrates with the GNOME desktop.[4] The suite is developed and maintained through GNOME's official GitLab instance.[5]

Configuration

  • Settings – main interface to configure various aspects of GNOME. Diverse panels represent graphical front-ends to configure the NetworkManager daemon and other daemons.

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Communication

  • Contacts – the contacts book app

Files

  • Document Scanner (Simple Scan) - Application for operating printer scanners.
  • Image Viewer (Loupe) – Image viewer.
  • Document Viewer (Papers) – Viewer for digital documents such as PDF files. (Modern replacement for the previous core app: Evince)[6]
  • Files (Nautilus) – File manager.
  • Audio Player (Decibels) - General purpose audio player.[7][8]
  • Video Player (Showtime) – Video player. (Modern replacement for the previous core app: Totem)

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System

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World

  • GNOME Clocks - creating alarms and timers
  • GNOME Maps - map application, powered by OpenStreetMap
  • Weather - the weather app

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Utilities

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Development tools

GNOME Circle

GNOME Circle logo

GNOME Circle is a collection of applications which have been built to extend the GNOME platform,[11] utilize GNOME technologies, and follow the GNOME human interface guidelines.[12] Developers who are using the GNOME platform can apply for inclusion in GNOME Circle. Benefits include promotional support and eligibility for project contributors to become GNOME Foundation members.[11] Circle applications are not part of GNOME Core Applications.

Some examples of such applications include:

  • Apostrophe - a markdown editor
  • Authenticator - a two-factor authentication code generator
  • Eyedropper - a color picker and formatter utility
  • Foliate - An ebook reader
  • Fragments - a torrent manager
  • Gaphor - UML and SysML modeling tool
  • Health - a fitness tracker
  • Pika Backup - a backup software
  • Polari - messaging app
  • Wike (software) - a Wikipedia browser

See also

References

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  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Larabel, Michael (27 December 2025). "44% Of GNOME Core Apps Are Written In C, 13% In JavaScript & 10% In Rust". www.phoronix.com. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
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