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

ujust install-coolercontrol

ujust install-openrazer

ujust install-openrgb

ujust install-opentabletdriver

ujust remove-opentabletdriver

Connectivity

ujust install-displaylink

ujust install-scrcpy

ujust install-resilio-sync

Development

ujust install-jetbrains-toolbox

Utilities

ujust setup-cdemu

ujust pick

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

When to Use This Skill

Use when the user asks about:

• "CoolerControl", "fan control", "pump speed"
• "Razer", "OpenRazer", "Razer keyboard", "Razer mouse"
• "RGB lighting", "OpenRGB", "LED control"
• "drawing tablet", "Wacom", "Huion", "tablet driver"
• "DisplayLink", "dock", "USB-C dock", "external monitors"
• "scrcpy", "Android mirror", "phone screen"
• "JetBrains", "IntelliJ", "PyCharm", "IDE"
• "CD emulation", "mount ISO", "virtual drive"
• "ujust picker", "browse commands"