Joplin Desktop APT Repository

Tired of manually updating Joplin Desktop from GitHub? This custom APT repository makes it easy! Just download the joplin.sources file via wget or curl, drop it into your APT sources, and enjoy seamless updates through your package manager.

This website provides an APT repository for the official .deb packages of the Joplin Desktop Client released on GitHub.

Key Features

  • Only official releases are included — no pre-releases.
  • 3-day delay for new releases: To ensure stability, the repository introduces a 3-day delay before publishing new versions. This precaution addresses past instances where releases were later downgraded to pre-releases.

How to Use

To enable this repository on your system:

  1. Download the joplin.sources file.
  2. Place it in your APT sources directory: 
    sudo cp joplin.sources /etc/apt/sources.list.d/joplin.sources

    Or combine downloading and installing:

    1. Using wget: 
      sudo wget -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/joplin.sources https://www.spinnaker.de/joplin/joplin.sources
    2. Or using curl: 
      sudo curl -o /etc/apt/sources.list.d/joplin.sources https://www.spinnaker.de/joplin/joplin.sources
  3. Update your package list: 
    sudo apt update
  4. Install or upgrade Joplin Desktop: 
    sudo apt install joplin

Why This Repository?

If you’ve ever struggled to keep your Joplin Desktop client up-to-date using GitHub releases, this repository simplifies the process. It ensures:

  • Reliable updates
  • No surprises from unstable pre-releases
  • Easy integration with your system’s package manager

I hope this helps some of you keep your Joplin Desktop client updated more easily!


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