An automated script to install and optimize GNOME Software on Ubuntu and Debian derivatives, making it faster and more responsive, similar to the behavior found in Zorin OS.
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If you like Ubuntu and prefer GNOME Software with Flatpak, Snap, and DEB package options, this is for you! However, if you want a ready-to-use system without having to make these adjustments, just use Zorin OS.
- Install GNOME Software with quick startup
- Removes Snap Store
- Keeps Snap support and prioritizes Flatpak
- Enables Flatpak support and adds the Flathub repository
- Reduces frequency of Snap refresh operations
- Disables plugin fwupd (only in GNOME Software)
Watch the optimization in action and compare the loading time before and after applying the script:
- Ubuntu 22.04+ to 25.04
- Debian 12+ (with GNOME)
- Other Debian/Ubuntu-based distros with GNOME and apt
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Download the script:
cd ~/Downloads wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/diogopessoa/gnome-software-optimizer/main/gnome-software-optimizer.sh
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Make the script executable:
chmod +x gnome-software-optimizer.sh
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Run the script with root permissions:
sudo ./gnome-software-optimizer.sh
This script has been tested on Ubuntu-based systems running GNOME Shell. Use it at your own risk!
Distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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