LinuxLinks at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
What LinuxLinks is and who it's for
LinuxLinks is a long-running Linux resource site that publishes daily articles, software recommendations, hardware reviews, and roundups of free and open source software. It began in 1994 as a collection of Linux bookmarks and now covers a huge range of open source programs, with a focus on software that runs natively under Linux. The site is maintained by Steve Emms and a small team, funded by advertising, sponsorship, and donations.
Linux users and open source enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced UNIX users, looking for useful software and resources.
It lists
- Open source Linux applications
- Actively maintained software
- Software ready for everyday use
- Native Linux programs
- Free and open source software
It doesn't take
- Abandoned projects
- Software without meaningful recent updates
- Projects dependent on obsolete libraries
- Software unusually difficult to build
- AI-heavy projects without public disclosure
How to submit to LinuxLinks, step by step
Submit a suggestion through the online form; there is no fee for consideration.
Search existing coverage
Use the site's search function to check that the program doesn't already have a page on LinuxLinks.
Complete the suggestion form
Fill in the form with the application name, description, code repository URL, license, and your contact details.
Declare AI usage
Select whether generative AI was substantially used in development, and provide a public disclosure URL if yes.
Confirm policy and submit
Check the box confirming you have read the AI-heavy projects policy, then submit the form.
Wait for editorial review
The LinuxLinks team reviews suggestions based on usefulness, quality, licensing, maintenance, and documentation.
What the LinuxLinks form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Name of application | required |
| What does the application do? | required |
| Code repository web address | required, e.g. GitHub, GitLab or Codeberg repository |
| Use of generative AI in development | required radio: Yes, No, Don't know |
| Public AI usage disclosure URL | required if AI was substantially used |
| AI usage declaration | required checkbox confirming policy read |
| License | required, e.g. MIT License, Apache License 2.0, GPL-3.0 |
| Code usage does | — |
| First name | required |
| Last name | required |
| required |
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LinuxLinks pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free software suggestion | Free | Editorial consideration for a listing or review |
| Sponsor an individual post | Contact for pricing | Promotion in a roundup, review, or your own content |
| Sponsor the site for 3 months | Contact for pricing | Promotion on every page of the site |
Why LinuxLinks submissions get rejected or stall
- Software already covered on LinuxLinks
- Project is abandoned or lacks meaningful recent updates
- Software depends on obsolete libraries or is unusually difficult to build
- AI-heavy project without a public disclosure URL
- Submission does not meet quality, licensing, or documentation standards
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Check the search function before submitting to avoid duplicates.
- Provide a clear description of what the application does and its license.
- If generative AI was used, include a public disclosure URL in the README or docs.
- Highlight active maintenance and readiness for everyday use.
Our take on LinuxLinks
LinuxLinks is worth submitting to for any actively maintained, open source Linux application that is ready for everyday use. The free editorial suggestion form is straightforward, but inclusion is not guaranteed and depends on the software's quality and maintenance. AI-heavy projects must provide public disclosure and meet higher scrutiny.
LinuxLinks FAQ
Is it free to submit software to LinuxLinks?
Yes, submitting a software suggestion is free.
Does LinuxLinks accept AI-generated software?
LinuxLinks is cautious about AI-heavy projects. They require a public disclosure URL and judge the software on usefulness, reliability, and maintainability.
What are the requirements for software to be featured?
Software must run natively on modern Linux, be actively maintained, ready for everyday use, and not depend on obsolete libraries.
Do I need to create an account to submit?
No, you can submit via the form without an account.
Checked against LinuxLinks's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: linuxlinks.com, linuxlinks.com/suggest-open-source-program/, linuxlinks.com/sponsor-donate-linuxlinks/, linuxlinks.com/faq/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
