---
title: Install Cosmic Explorer on Arch Linux using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of Cosmic Explorer for on Arch Linux - Explore
  the universe with interactive planetary visualizations
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/cosmic-explorer/arch
---

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# Install Cosmic Explorer on **Arch Linux**

# Cosmic Explorer

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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/cosmic-explorer/arch#install)

#### Explore the universe with interactive planetary visualizations

Cosmic Explorer is a Flutter-based desktop application that allows users to explore
detailed information about the planets in the solar system through interactive 3D visualizations.

Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, educators, and curious minds, it brings the solar system
to life with real-time visuals, planetary data, and a modern UI experience.

### Package name

* cosmic-explorer

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### License

* GPL-3.0-only

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### Last updated

* 29 August 2026 - latest/stable

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### Source code

* [github.com/romavicdosanjos/cosmic\_explorer](https://github.com/romavicdosanjos/cosmic_explorer "https://github.com/romavicdosanjos/cosmic_explorer")

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### Report a bug

* [github.com/romavicdosanjos/cosmic\_explorer/issues](https://github.com/romavicdosanjos/cosmic_explorer/issues "https://github.com/romavicdosanjos/cosmic_explorer/issues")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/cosmic-explorer/arch#report-snap-modal)

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## Enable snaps on Arch Linux and install Cosmic Explorer

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

On Arch Linux, snap can be installed from the [Arch User Repository (AUR).](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/snapd/)
The [manual build process](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_User_Repository#Installing_packages) is the Arch-supported
install method for AUR packages, and you’ll need the [prerequisites](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_User_Repository#Prerequisites)
installed before you can install any AUR package. You can then install snap with the following:

```
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/snapd.git
cd snapd
makepkg -si
```

Once installed, the *systemd* unit that manages the main snap communication socket needs to be enabled:

```
sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
```

If [AppArmor](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/AppArmor) is enabled in your system, enable the service which loads AppArmor profiles for snaps:

```
sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.apparmor.service
```

To enable *classic* snap support, enter the following to create a symbolic link between `/var/lib/snapd/snap` and `/snap`:

```
sudo ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install Cosmic Explorer

To install Cosmic Explorer, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install cosmic-explorer
```

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