Pi-Apps follows a rolling release model, which means we continuously update our codebase rather than releasing discrete versions with semantic versioning. All users are always encouraged to run the latest version of Pi-Apps.

Unlike semantically versioned software, Pi-Apps does not maintain separate release branches. Things like app updates and general fixes are applied directly to the main codebase and distributed to all users through the built-in updater that runs automatically on boot and silently in the background checks for any new commits and automatically updates the app if there is a new commit.

To learn more about rolling releases, check here.

There is a separate support policy for supported distributions, here is the list below:

You must be running a supported distribution to make a issue about failure to install an app/broken app on Pi-Apps, otherwise your issue will be closed as unsupported.

Typically only the last 2 LTS versions of Debian (or 3 for Ubuntu) are supported on Pi-Apps and assume your system as unsupported once normal LTS support ends for the given version. (this does not count ELTS for Debian, or extended LTS support via Ubuntu Pro for Ubuntu)

Pi-Apps includes a built-in updater that checks for updates:

• Automatically on boot (with notification)
• Manually through the GUI or terminal command: ~/pi-apps/updater gui or ~/pi-apps/updater cli

We strongly recommend allowing these automatic updates to ensure you receive app updates and general fixes promptly.

If you discover a security vulnerability in Pi-Apps (this is unlikely to happen in Pi-Apps and more likely to happen in the apps that Pi-Apps installs), don't submit an issue on Pi-Apps, instead submit an issue via the app's maintainers instructions on how to report a vulnerability.

Pi-Apps cannot guarantee the security of third-party applications. Users should exercise caution when installing applications, even through Pi-Apps.

To maintain the security of your Pi-Apps installation:

1. Keep Pi-Apps Updated: Allow automatic updates or run the updater regularly
2. Report Suspicious Behavior: If an app behaves suspiciously, report it immediately to the app's maintainers or if it's a install script that is behaving suspiciously, then report it instead to the Pi-Apps maintainers via a issue (or PR if you know how to remove suspicious behavior from a script)
3. Review Scripts: You can view the installation scripts for any app before installing it as per the Pi-Apps app install structure.

Thank you for helping keep Pi-Apps secure for everyone!