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WineCharm – Wine GUI

WineCharm is a graphical user interface (GUI) application designed to simplify running and managing Windows applications on Linux using Wine.

Built with Python and GTK4/Libadwaita, WineCharm provides an intuitive interface for launching .exe and .msi files, managing Wine prefixes, templates, and runners, and creating portable backups. It supports both GUI and headless modes, making it versatile for different use cases.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • Launch Windows Applications : Easily run .exe and .msi files with Wine.
  • Wine Prefix Management : Create, clone, backup, restore, and delete Wine prefixes.
  • Template System : Manage reusable Wine prefix templates with support for 32-bit (win32) and 64-bit (win64) architectures.
  • Runner Management : Use custom Wine runners or the system Wine, with options to download, import, or backup runners.
  • Portable Backups : Create and restore .prefix, .bottle, and .wzt backup files for easy sharing and migration.
  • Script Integration : Execute .charm scripts in headless mode for automation.
  • Single Prefix Mode : Optionally use a single Wine prefix for all applications to save space.
  • Desktop Integration : Add shortcuts to your desktop or application menu.
  • Flatpak Support : Runs seamlessly in a sandboxed Flatpak environment with extensive filesystem access for game and Wine data.

Website: github.com/fastrizwaan/WineCharm
Support:
Developer: Mohammed Asif Ali Rizvan
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

WineCharm

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