Linux Manual Installers
View on GitHubSkyCMD Labs
·Apr 25, 2026
Linux Manual Installers is a collection of Fish-based installer and uninstaller scripts for Linux applications that benefit from a direct, transparent installation process.
Instead of relying on third-party repositories or waiting for package maintainers to publish updates, these scripts download software directly from official vendor sources, verify integrity with GPG signatures or checksums where available, and document exactly what gets installed on the system.
Current installers include:
1Password Desktop
1Password CLI
Proton Mail Desktop
Key features include:
Architecture detection for supported platforms
Current and latest version checks
Official-source downloads only
GPG signature or checksum verification
Interactive install/update prompts
Release-track selection where supported
Clean uninstall scripts
User data preservation by default
Clear documentation of installed files and system changes
Why?
Some software is not always available in official distribution repositories, or the packaged version may lag behind the upstream release. For security-sensitive tools like password managers and mail clients, I prefer knowing exactly where binaries come from, how they are verified, and what changes are made to the system.
This project exists to make that workflow repeatable, auditable, and easy to maintain: official binaries, verified downloads, transparent installation steps, and no unnecessary middlemen (or risks).
I feel safer getting these binaries directly from source, instead from community driven package managers (AUR) for example; especially for such sensitive applications.