--- title: Install jstuxchecker on openSUSE using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of jstuxchecker for on openSUSE - Linux kernel version checker for the system tray url: https://snapcraft.io/install/jstuxchecker/opensuse --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install jstuxchecker on **openSUSE** # jstuxchecker [Josef Sejrek (budbrain)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/budbrain "View all snaps from Josef Sejrek (budbrain)") * [Josef Sejrek (budbrain)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/budbrain "View all snaps from Josef Sejrek (budbrain)") * [Development](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=development) * [Utilities](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=utilities) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/jstuxchecker/opensuse#install) #### Linux kernel version checker for the system tray Keeps an eye on kernel.org and shows the latest Linux kernel versions right in your system tray. What it does: * Shows the current kernel version in the tray at a glance * Tux turns green as soon as a newer kernel is released * Compares the kernel you are running with the latest mainline, stable and longterm releases * Latest Changes: read what actually changed in the newest release of the channel you follow * System & Modules: your running kernel, the kernels installed next to it, and every loaded kernel module with its details * Choose which channel the tray follows: mainline, stable or longterm * Mark an update as seen to clear the notification To see the loaded kernel modules, allow one read-only permission: sudo snap connect jstuxchecker:system-observe The app tells you this in the window itself and offers the command for copying. Requirements: * A Linux desktop with a system tray (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, MATE, Cinnamon) * On GNOME: AppIndicator extension (Ubuntu: enabled by default) * x86\_64 (64-bit) Also available as .deb, .rpm, Flatpak and AppImage at www.budbrain.de Developed by Josef Sejrek / Budbrain Software Contact: jstuxchecker@budbrain.de | www.budbrain.de ─────────────────────────────────────────── kernel update · linux kernel · kernel version · kernel checker · kernel notifier kernel.org · tray indicator · system tray · update notification · linux update mainline kernel · stable kernel · longterm kernel · lts kernel · kernel monitor appindicator · tux · linux news · kernel tracker · version checker ### Package name * jstuxchecker --- ### License * Proprietary --- ### Last updated * 21 October 2026 - latest/stable --- ### Websites * [www.budbrain.de](https://www.budbrain.de/budbrain-software/ "https://www.budbrain.de/budbrain-software/") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/jstuxchecker/opensuse#report-snap-modal) --- ## Enable snaps on openSUSE and install jstuxchecker 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 Snap can be installed from the command line on openSUSE Leap 15.x and Tumbleweed. You need first add the *snappy* repository from the terminal. Choose the appropriate command depending on your installed openSUSE flavor. Tumbleweed: ``` sudo zypper addrepo --refresh https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/system:/snappy/openSUSE_Tumbleweed snappy ``` Leap 15.x: ``` sudo zypper addrepo --refresh https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/system:/snappy/openSUSE_Leap_15.6 snappy ``` If needed, Swap out `openSUSE_Leap_15.` for, `openSUSE_Leap_16.0` if you’re using a different version of openSUSE. With the repository added, import its GPG key: ``` sudo zypper --gpg-auto-import-keys refresh ``` Finally, upgrade the package cache to include the new *snappy* repository: ``` sudo zypper dup --from snappy ``` Snap can now be installed with the following: ``` sudo zypper install snapd ``` You then need to either reboot, logout/login or `source /etc/profile` to have /snap/bin added to PATH. Additionally, enable and start both the *snapd* and the *snapd.apparmor* services with the following commands: ``` sudo systemctl enable --now snapd sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.apparmor ``` ### Install jstuxchecker To install jstuxchecker, simply use the following command: ``` sudo snap install jstuxchecker ``` ### Other popular snaps… [See more...](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) [See more in Featured](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) ### More things to do… #### [Get the snap store](https://snapcraft.io/snap-store) Browse and find snaps from the convenience of your desktop using the snap store snap. #### [Learn more about snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs) Interested to find out more about snaps? Want to publish your own application? Visit [snapcraft.io](https://snapcraft.io/) now. [Back to top](https://snapcraft.io/install/jstuxchecker/opensuse) © 2026 Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd. 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