Kodi for Linux

XBMC Foundation · Open source

Kodi is a free, open-source media center that brings the videos, music and photos on your computer or network into one interface. Its large interface works well on a TV with a remote control, and it can be extended with add-ons.

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flathub.org · Official website

✓ Official source (Flathub)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026

Version: 21.3-Omega
Release date: Oct. 31, 2025
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Installer type: flatpak

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Open a terminal, paste the command and press Enter. Flatpak and Flathub must be set up; Linux Mint has them by default, for other distributions see flathub.org/setup.

flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodi

How to install

Run the Flatpak command in a terminal.
Open Kodi from the application menu.
Add your media folders under Settings > Media.

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