Core 20 base snap

Core 20 base snap is a free Linux package in the System Tools category. It is a base snap that supplies libraries and dependencies shared by many snap applications. Its purpose is to provide a consistent and reliable runtime environment for snap packages that use it.

The runtime provided by Core 20 base snap is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, also known as Focal Fossa. A snap package that requires this base can use that environment for its execution needs. This makes the base relevant to applications designed to run with the core20 environment.

Base snaps are installed automatically when a snap package requires them. Only one base snap of each type is installed, and manually removing one may affect system stability. The base can therefore function as a supporting system component rather than as a standalone application selected for everyday use.

Snap developers can specify this base in their snap configuration by setting base to core20 in snapcraft.yaml. MirrorNest links directly to the official release instead of mirroring the package. As a Linux System Tools entry, Core 20 base snap is intended for users and developers working with snap packages that depend on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS runtime environment.