How do I install Zen Browser using the tar.xz file instead of Flatpak?

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Asked By CuriousCat123 On

I'm a bit of a Linux newbie and I want to install Zen Browser using the tar.xz file. The reason is that I need to use Sine, which is a mod/theme manager for Firefox-based browsers, and it only works with that type of installation. Can someone guide me through the process?

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Answered By HelpfulHank76 On

To find the download, just check out this link: https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.15.5b. If you already have the tar.xz file but aren't sure how to install it, simply extract it and follow the running instructions I mentioned earlier! That should get you set up!

NewbieNina48 -

Thanks! I think I just needed clarity on extracting and running it. Appreciate it!

Answered By TechieTurtle99 On

You can grab the Zen Browser tar.xz file from their GitHub releases page. Download the right version for your system—likely 'zen.linux-x86_64.tar.xz'. After downloading, extract it to a directory, ideally /opt. You can run the browser by double-clicking the 'zen' file, or launching it from a command line with './opt/zen', or even set it up in your PATH for easier access! Just a heads up, though: using less mainstream browsers can be a bit buggy and may carry security risks, so be cautious!

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