Install and management script for Helium Browser on Linux. Automatically finds the latest release, matches your architecture, downloads it, and sets it up with a desktop shortcut and icon.
curlpython3
bash install-helium.shRun with sudo for a system-wide install to /opt/helium. Without sudo, installs to ~/.local/opt/helium.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Install | Download and install Helium |
| Reinstall | Wipe everything (including config), install fresh |
| Uninstall | Remove all Helium files and user data |
| Fix | Reinstall the browser binary, keep config and extensions |
| Force update | Download latest version, keep config and extensions |
| Flag | Effect |
|---|---|
--tarball |
Use tar.xz instead of AppImage |
--default |
Register Helium as the default browser after install |