Ubuntu Desktop

Connect an agent via an official MCP server G

Agent access

Delegate tasks to a built-in AI assistant inside the product G

Agentic features

Drive the product through a documented public API G

Agent access

Plug MCP servers into this product so it can use their tools G

Agent access

Build against official SDKs G

Agent access

Explore an interactive API reference with runnable examples G

Api quality

Get AI-generated insights and suggestions from my data inside the product G

Agentic features

Operate the product with natural-language commands G

Agentic features

Point an agent at llms.txt or agent-oriented docs G

Agent access

Set up automations that run autonomously in the background G

Agentic features

Use an official CLI G

Agent access

Download a machine-readable API spec (OpenAPI or equivalent) G

Api quality

Issue scoped/least-privilege API credentials for an agent G

Agent access

Rely on versioned APIs with a documented deprecation policy G

Api quality

Run the product headlessly / in CI for automation G

Agent access

Subscribe to events via webhooks G

Agent access

Test against a sandbox environment without touching production data G

Api quality

Create bootable installation media and install the OS from a USB stick C

First install

Install thousands of applications directly from an official software catalog C

App installation

Self-host the core product G

Install the OS alongside my existing OS in a dual-boot configuration C

First install

Search for files, apps, and settings instantly from a global search launcher C

Navigation

Get a full set of packages, tools, and runtimes ready to use with a single command C

Dev environment

Install popular desktop apps with a single click from a built-in app store C

App installation

I get full-disk encryption enabled automatically without manual security setup C

Disk encryption

Operate the entire system using only the keyboard via hotkeys and a launcher C

Navigation

Define rules that trigger actions automatically on events G

Export all of my data in open formats and leave G

Prevent my data from being used to train AI models G

Transfer my files and settings from my old computer to a new machine running the OS C

Migration

Enable extended years of security update coverage on my installation C

Update lifecycle

Install the OS in place of my current OS on the same machine C

First install

Encrypt my disk using TPM-backed hardware encryption C

Disk encryption

Follow guided tutorials to install the OS and learn the desktop interface C

First install

Install GPU vendor drivers and build custom kernel modules for accelerated workloads C

Gpu drivers

Run a full Linux terminal environment inside another host OS for development and tooling C

Cross platform dev

Use built-in screen readers and accessibility tools to get started with the OS G

Accessibility

Use the latest IDEs, toolchains, and AI/ML software on a primary supported platform C

Cross platform dev

Get better performance and extended device lifespan by installing the OS on older hardware C

Power performance

Share my desktop remotely or access a remote desktop session from my machine C

Remote access

Quickly set up preconfigured development environments for popular frameworks and languages C

Dev environment

Automate repetitive tasks using a built-in automation/scripting tool C

Productivity tools

Do everything through the API that I can do in the UI G

Instantly switch between multiple built-in visual themes that restyle the whole desktop C

Theming

Manage passwords and passkeys using a built-in privacy and security tool G

Authentication

Use built-in AI coding agents directly in the terminal to write and run code C

Ai native tools

Access a unified clipboard history across text and images with one hotkey C

Productivity tools

Bring my online calendar, contacts, and data into the desktop with online account integration C

Accounts sync

Choose where my data is stored (region/residency) G

Control data retention and deletion G

Copy content on one device and paste it on another paired device C

Cross device continuity

Dictate text anywhere in the system using built-in AI dictation C

Ai native tools

I get a default firewall enabled automatically without manual configuration C

Network security

Opt out of telemetry and usage tracking G

Perform bulk operations across many items at once G

Quickly create and run virtual machines without manual configuration C

Dev environment

Read the product's source under an open license G

Roll back the system to a previous snapshot if an update breaks something C

Recovery

Run a full Windows environment in a virtual machine for apps not natively available C

Windows compatibility

Schedule recurring jobs or workflows G

Send files wirelessly between nearby paired devices C

File sharing

Silence notifications using a Do Not Disturb mode C

Notifications

Snap and tile windows into predefined layouts for multitasking C

Navigation

Start a task on one device and finish it on another paired device C

Cross device continuity

Switch to dark mode or enable a night light to reduce eye strain C

Display comfort

Use a paired tablet device as a secondary display for creative apps C

Multi device display

Use container tools out of the box with no additional setup required C

Dev environment

View and control my phone directly from my desktop C

Phone integration

Install and use the OS without vendor lock-in on hardware of my choosing C

Power performance

Choose among official variants of the OS with different desktop environments and default apps C

App installation

Get a full desktop developer experience running on low-cost single-board computers C

Cross platform dev

Boost hardware performance on demand using a performance mode toggle C

Power performance

Search and filter the app catalog by category to find familiar software C

App installation

Set up a new machine quickly by bringing a paired personal device near it C

Migration

Create a custom system theme using a GUI color and background picker C

Theming

Rely on built-in utilities like calendar, weather, maps, and clock apps out of the box C

Bundled apps

Use the desktop in my own language thanks to community or official translations C

Localization

Version, review, and roll back my automations G