
Comic Sticks
Published by Ryan Koesters
Read xkcd: a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language
Highlights
- Fetches and displays xkcd webcomics directly.
- Includes support for viewing comic alt-text.
- Provides navigation tools for browsing the comic archive.
- Designed specifically for the Linux desktop environment.
About this application
Comic Sticks is a Linux-based application developed to retrieve and display the xkcd webcomic series. It functions as a dedicated reader that fetches comic strips directly from the source, allowing users to browse through the archive of romance, sarcasm, math, and language-themed content. The interface is designed to present the visual content alongside the associated alt-text, which is a standard feature of the original webcomic format.
The application simplifies the process of viewing the comic by providing a streamlined navigation system for both recent and historical entries. It requires an active internet connection to download the latest strips as they are published. The software is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license and is intended for users who prefer a native desktop application over a web browser for reading this specific series.
Where to get it
Linux
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From the publisher
Install from a terminal
flatpak install flathub com.github.rkoesters.xkcd-gtk
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