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nilbox Store

nilbox Store is an installation helper that handles the complex Linux setup process for you. This document explains the role of the Store, where the actual installation files come from, and how to install apps that are not in the Store.

Can I Install Any App I Need?​

Yes, you can. nilbox provides an environment where you can freely install any app you need, not just apps registered in the Store.

Summary
  • Apps in the Store can be installed simply with one-click installation.
  • Apps not in the Store can be installed by entering install commands directly through nilbox shell.

What is nilbox Store?​

Installing a new app on Linux often requires preparing multiple packages in advance due to dependency issues. This process is one of the most challenging parts for users unfamiliar with Linux.

nilbox Store acts as an installation helper that handles this process for you.

  • It handles complex preparation steps like dependency installation and environment configuration using automated scripts.
  • Users simply find the app in the Store and click the Install button once.
  • No prior knowledge of Linux commands or package managers is required to install apps.

How It Works​

nilbox Store only handles preparing and automating the installation process. The actual installation files are not hosted by the Store.

Store Script

For example, when installing OpenClaw:

  1. Click the Install button for the OpenClaw app in the Store.
  2. nilbox prepares the dependencies required for OpenClaw installation first.
  3. The actual installation file is downloaded directly from the OpenClaw official website.
  4. The installer runs automatically with the downloaded file.
nilbox Store does not host installation files

The installation file that runs when you click the Install button in the Store is not provided by nilbox Store — it is a file downloaded from the app's original provider's website. nilbox Store only provides the installation script that performs that process.

Installing Apps Not in the Store​

You can also install apps not in the Store directly. Simply enter the install command through nilbox shell.

Steps​

  1. Select the nilbox shell menu from the left sidebar in nilbox.
  2. Click the Connect Shell button to connect to the shell.
  3. Enter the install command for the app you want to install.

Shell menu

Example​

For example, to install a Debian/Ubuntu package:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install <package-name>
When to use this method

If you can't find the app you want by searching in nilbox Store, you can install it directly through nilbox shell. Since Linux for nilbox is a standard Linux environment, you can use any install commands that work on that distribution.

Freedom to Install Anything​

nilbox is not limited to apps registered in the Store.

  • Apps in the Store can be installed easily with one click.
  • Apps not in the Store can be installed directly through nilbox shell.
  • Install any app you want freely without restrictions and enjoy it to the fullest.
  • Installation — Install the nilbox desktop app and Linux for nilbox
  • Install Agent — Select OpenClaw from the store and run the installer