Apps - Third-Party Application Installation¶

Overview¶

Install specialized applications and hardware drivers on Bazzite that aren't in Flatpak or require system integration.

Quick Reference¶

Hardware Control¶

Connectivity¶

Development¶

Utilities¶

Hardware Control¶

CoolerControl¶

# Install CoolerControl for fan/pump management
ujust install-coolercontrol

Features: - Fan curve customization - Pump speed control - Temperature monitoring - Profile management

Supports: - AIO coolers - Case fans - GPU fans (some)

OpenRazer¶

# Install OpenRazer for Razer hardware
ujust install-openrazer

Supports: - Razer keyboards - Razer mice - Razer headsets - RGB effects

Companion apps: - Polychromatic (GUI) - RazerGenie - OpenRGB

OpenRGB¶

# Install OpenRGB for RGB lighting
ujust install-openrgb

Features: - Universal RGB control - Multiple brand support - Custom effects - Profile sync

Drawing Tablets¶

# Install OpenTabletDriver
ujust install-opentabletdriver

# Remove if needed
ujust remove-opentabletdriver

Supports: - Wacom tablets - Huion tablets - XP-Pen tablets - Generic tablets

Connectivity¶

DisplayLink¶

# Install DisplayLink for docking stations
ujust install-displaylink

Use for: - USB-C docks with video - DisplayLink-based docks - External monitors via USB

scrcpy¶

# Install scrcpy for Android mirroring
ujust install-scrcpy

Features: - Mirror Android screen - Control device from PC - Low latency - No root required

Usage:

# Connect via USB
scrcpy

# Wireless (after enabling)
scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.x.x

Resilio Sync¶

# Install Resilio Sync
ujust install-resilio-sync

Features: - BitTorrent-based sync - P2P file sharing - Encrypted transfers - Cross-platform

Development¶

JetBrains Toolbox¶

# Install JetBrains Toolbox
ujust install-jetbrains-toolbox

Manages: - IntelliJ IDEA - PyCharm - WebStorm - All JetBrains IDEs

After install: - Launch Toolbox - Log in to JetBrains account - Install desired IDEs

Utilities¶

CD/DVD Emulation¶

# Setup CDEmu for virtual drives
ujust setup-cdemu

Features: - Mount ISO files - Virtual CD/DVD drives - Legacy software support

Usage:

# Load ISO
cdemu load 0 /path/to/image.iso

# Unload
cdemu unload 0

Interactive ujust Picker¶

# Browse all ujust commands interactively
ujust pick

Features: - Search commands - Category browsing - Command descriptions - Direct execution

Common Workflows¶

Gaming Setup¶

# RGB control
ujust install-openrgb

# Razer hardware
ujust install-openrazer

# Fan control
ujust install-coolercontrol

Digital Art Setup¶

# Tablet driver
ujust install-opentabletdriver

# Android tablet as input (via scrcpy)
ujust install-scrcpy

Development Setup¶

# JetBrains IDEs
ujust install-jetbrains-toolbox

# For AI development, see bazzite-ai:install

Docking Station¶

# DisplayLink for monitors
ujust install-displaylink

# May need reboot
systemctl reboot

Troubleshooting¶

CoolerControl Not Detecting Fans¶

Check sensors:

sensors-detect
sensors

Verify service:

systemctl status coolercontrold

OpenRazer Device Not Found¶

Check connection:

# List USB devices
lsusb | grep -i razer

Check daemon:

systemctl --user status openrazer-daemon

DisplayLink Not Working¶

Check module:

lsmod | grep evdi

Reconnect dock and check:

dmesg | tail -20

Tablet Not Responding¶

Check device:

# List tablets
otd list

Check daemon:

systemctl --user status opentabletdriver

Cross-References¶

• bazzite-ai:install - Development tools (Claude Code, pixi)
• bazzite:gaming - Gaming-specific apps (Decky, EmuDeck)
• bazzite:distrobox - Apps requiring containers