--- title: Fresh Snaps from July 2018 description: Another month, and another bumper crop of snaps for you! This time around we have a great mix of developer tools, productivity applications and of course games. All of these are available as snaps which can run on millions of Linux computers around the world. You can stay up to date with our editorial picks […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/fresh-snaps-from-july-2018?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Alan Pope](https://canonical.com/blog/author/popey "More about Alan Pope") 7 August 2018 # Fresh Snaps from July 2018 [sc:series:snaps-of-the-month](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scseriessnaps-of-the-month) [sc:snap:android-studio](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapandroid-studio) [sc:snap:dwarf-fortress](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapdwarf-fortress) [sc:snap:fugio](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapfugio) [sc:snap:mosquitto](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapmosquitto) [sc:snap:qalculate](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapqalculate) [sc:snap:signal-desktop](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapsignal-desktop) [sc:snap:subsurface](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapsubsurface) [sc:snap:whalebird](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapwhalebird) [sc:snap:winds](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/scsnapwinds) --- Share the article Another month, and another bumper crop of snaps for you! This time around we have a great mix of developer tools, productivity applications and of course games. All of these are available as snaps which can run on millions of Linux computers around the world. You can stay up to date with our editorial picks by following [Snapcraft](https://www.facebook.com/snapcraftio) on Facebook where we share three new and interesting snaps a week. We’d also love to hear what your favourite snaps are, perhaps you’ve found something we’ve missed. Let us know! | | | | --- | --- | | | 1. [Signal Private Messenger](https://snapcraft.io/signal-desktop) Snapcrafters | Looking for a fast, simple and secure messenger then Signal has you covered. Signal messages and calls are always end-to-end encrypted. Now available for the Linux desktop as a snap! πŸ”’ πŸ’» πŸ“· πŸ“Ή ☎️. Get [Signal Private Messenger from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/signal-desktop) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install signal-desktop` | | | | --- | --- | | | 2. [Winds](https://snapcraft.io/winds) GetStream.io | Winds is a beautiful open source RSS Reader and Podcast app for the Linux desktop. Install the Snap today! πŸ’¨ 🎧 πŸ—ž. Get [Winds from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/winds) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install winds` | | | | --- | --- | | | 3. [SubSurface](https://snapcraft.io/subsurface) MichaΕ‚ Sawicz | Going diving this weekend? Subsurface Dive is the open source dive log program for recreational, tech, and free-divers. Plan and track single and multi-tank dives. 🚀 🌊🦈 Get [SubSurface from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/subsurface) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install subsurface` | | | | --- | --- | | | 4. [Android Studio](https://snapcraft.io/android-studio) Snapcrafters | Android developer? Install the Snap of Android Studio in seconds to level up your #Linux development workstation and access the fastest tools for building apps on every type of Android device. πŸ€– πŸ“± Get [Android Studio from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/android-studio) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install android-studio` | | | | --- | --- | | | 5. [Dwarf Fortress](https://snapcraft.io/dwarf-fortress) Michael Terry | In development for over 20 years Dwarf Fortress from @Bay12Games is a part roguelike open world simulator for #Linux #Ubuntu that has influenced a generation of game designers. βš”οΈ βš’ 🌍 πŸ‘‘ Get [Dwarf Fortress from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/dwarf-fortress) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install dwarf-fortress` | | | | --- | --- | | | 6. [Qalculate](https://snapcraft.io/qalculate) Hanna Knutsson | The ULTIMATE calculator is now available as a Snap for #Linux. Qalculate! is a multi-purpose desktop calculator. Simple to use but comprehensive. πŸ“ πŸ“Š πŸ’ͺ. Get [Qalculate from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/qalculate) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install qalculate` | | | | --- | --- | | | 7. [Zulip](https://snapcraft.io/zulip) Akash Nimare | The open source group chat client from Zulip is available for #Linux as a Snap. It features threaded conversations and integrates with all the things! πŸ‘₯ πŸ’¬ Get [Zulip from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/zulip) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install zulip` | | | | --- | --- | | | 8. [WhaleBird](https://snapcraft.io/whalebird) AkiraFukushima | Toot! Toot! Whalebird is an elegant Mastodon client for the desktop that supports multiple accounts and various views of your timeline. Available as a Snap for Linux 🐳 🐦. Get [WhaleBird from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/whalebird) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install whalebird` | | | | --- | --- | | | 9. [Fugio](https://snapcraft.io/fugio) Alex May | Fugio from Alex May is an open visual programming system for building digital art and creative projects with no programming experience required. Get the snap for Linux 🎨 🎭 Get [Fugio from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/fugio) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install fugio` | | | | --- | --- | | | 10. [Mosquitto](https://snapcraft.io/mosquitto) Roger Light | Mosquitto is a message broker that implements the MQTT protocol. Lightweight and suitable for use on all Linux devices. πŸ“₯ 🀝 πŸ“€. Get [Mosquitto from the Snap store](https://snapcraft.io/mosquitto) or install it on the command-line with: `snap install mosquitto` [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. 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