Pieces for Developers | Linux
Start boosting productivity and streamlining your development workflow with PiecesOS and the Pieces for Developers Desktop Application for Linux.
Download & Install
Installation of Pieces software for Linux is done through the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
Ubuntu 22+ required.
Run these commands in order to install and properly set up the Pieces Desktop App and it’s core dependencies:
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sudo snap install pieces-os -
sudo snap connect pieces-os:process-control :process-control -
sudo snap install pieces-for-developers
Then, type pieces-for-developers to launch the application directly from your terminal.
System Requirements
PiecesOS and the Pieces for Developers Desktop Application is compatible with Ubuntu 22+ or higher.
Component | Minimum | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
CPU | Any modern CPU | Multi-core CPU | Avoid dual-core processors—aim for at least a 4-core CPU. |
RAM (Local Mode) | 8 GB total system RAM with 2 GB free | 16 GB total system RAM or more | Applies when PiecesOS is running locally. |
RAM (Cloud Mode) | 8 GB total system RAM with 1 GB free | 16 GB total system RAM or more | Applies when PiecesOS is running in cloud mode. |
Disk Space | 2 GB minimum (1 GB for PiecesOS + 0.5–1 GB for data), with at least 4 GB free | 8 GB with at least 6 GB free or more | Ensure additional free space for data storage and future growth. |
Updating
The Pieces Desktop App automatically downloads and installs new updates.
You can also manually check for updates to PiecesOS and the Pieces Desktop App by clicking the profile icon nested in the search bar at the top of your Pieces Desktop App view, then selecting Check for Desktop App Updates or Check for PiecesOS Updates.
Uninstalling
You can uninstall PiecesOS and the Pieces Desktop App using snap commands directly from your terminal.
When running both of these commands, you will be prompted to enter your device’s local account password due to the sudo command.
Removing the Pieces Desktop Application
Type sudo apt remove pieces-for-developers and press enter.
Removing PiecesOS
Type sudo apt remove pieces-os and press enter.
Removing Unused Dependencies (Optional)
Type sudo apt autoremove and press enter.
