Codebook on Linux

Codebook for Windows can run on Linux using Wine. Wine is an open source compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on several POSIX-compliant operating systems, such as Linux, macOS, & BSD. Instead of simulating internal Windows logic like a virtual machine or emulator, Wine translates Windows API calls into POSIX calls on-the-fly, eliminating the performance and memory penalties of other methods and allowing you to cleanly integrate Windows applications into your desktop. Additional Info about Wine.

Installation

Open Terminal and copy the command below to download and run the script. It will install Wine, Codebook and the required prerequisites.

        
        
        curl -s https://www.zetetic.net/downloads/codebook/windows/codebook-wine.bash | bash
        
        
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It may take a really long time to run because it has to download and install software in the background. At the end of the process you should see the window for the Codebook installer, which you can run through to finish the installation.

For most distributions a Codebook program should automatically be added by Wine to the application launcher.

Note: Installation of .NET Framework and Microsoft Edge Web View 2 may take along time. Please let the processes finish.

Known Limitations

The following features are not currently supported:

• Secret Agent

  The Secret Agent feature cannot directly insert text into other applications on Linux. However, when Codebook is running and in focus, you can activate the Secret Agent hotkey to search for entries and select field values. The selected data can be copied to the system clipboard in Secret Agent, enabling use in other applications via standard paste operations. Using this workflow in combination with a longer auto-lock timeout in Codebook can help improve usability.
• Biometric Authentication - Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, and PIN authentication are not available on Linux
• Runs on x86-64 (AMD64/Intel 64) devices - ARM64 Linux is not supported
• Webcam - you will need to use the Enter Word List method, or import Sync Key file to add your Sync Key.

  You can view your Backup Word List with the Backup Sync Key option on the Sync Menu (macOS and Windows) or Sync Screen (iOS and Android). You can also use a sync key file.

Codebook for Windows running on Linux.

Codebook Sharing Options available with Codebook Cloud

Sync Options

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I support future work on Codebook on Linux support?

• Enable anonymous usage statistics: This will allow the developers to evaluate interest in using Codebook for Windows on Linux.
• Subscribe to Codebook Cloud Sync: While it is not necessary to use Codebook Cloud sync, a subscription would help fund enhancements to Codebook. Codebook Cloud is an automatic sync service that allows secure sharing of your data with other Codebook Cloud users. Additional Info about Codebook Cloud.

How will I receive Codebook updates?

The built in software updater will notify you when an update is available and give you the option to install it.

Which version of Linux is required?

Codebook for Windows will run on versions of Linux that support Wine.

What Linux distribution is recommended?

Mint is the recommended Linux distribution because it most closely resembles Windows.

The text in Codebook is very small. How can I make it larger?

Open Settings. Open Wine Configuration. Under the Graphics tab, update the dpi resolution to 144 or the size the works for you.

What if I am having troubling with installation?

If you have questions regarding installation of Codebook for Windows Email Us.