Flatpak from the CLI sucks
Summary
The article explains the evolution of Linux package management from traditional package managers to Flatpak, focusing on CLI usability for Flatpak tools. It compares Linux packaging and sandboxing with Windows APPX/Desktop Bridge concepts, and proposes concrete enhancements like export-commands and wrapper scripts to simplify CLI usage, plus a Windows-like alias management approach for easier command resolution. The piece includes background, a proposed path forward for desktop and CLI parity, and pointers to related resources.