Free Linux Update Manager
Linux updates,
handled properly.
LinUp is a free, scriptable Linux Update Manager for multiple distros. Includes a dedicated variant for servers running swizzin — keeping your system current without the guesswork.
Free
Always
CLI
Shell-based
Multi
Distro support
Zero
Cloud or accounts
What’s inside
Update management,
your way.
Multi-Distro Support
Manage updates across multiple Linux distributions from a single, consistent tool.
Swizzin Variant
A dedicated version built for servers running swizzin — handles swizzin-specific update paths correctly, including safe post-reboot updates that run visibly in your own terminal session.
Shell-Based
Runs anywhere you have a shell. No runtime requirements, no package manager installs, no extra dependencies.
Scriptable & Automatable
Integrate into cron jobs or automation pipelines. Predictable exit codes and clean output for scripted use.
Consistent Updates
Apply updates the same way every time, across every machine — no manual steps, no drift between environments.
Kernel Reboot Safety
Detects pending kernel reboots and holds swizzin updates until it’s safe. After reboot, the pending update runs in the foreground of your login session — visible, not silent.
Minimal Footprint
Lightweight installer with no persistent background processes. Runs when you need it, stays out of the way when you don’t.
Downloads
Get LinUp.
LinUp Multi-Distro
v2.3 · Latest
Update manager for multiple Linux distributions. Now correctly detects and offers a reboot after kernel updates on all supported distros — not just Debian/Ubuntu.
LinUp with Swizzin Update Support
v2.3 · Latest
LinUp variant with built-in swizzin update support. Designed for seedbox and media server environments running swizzin.
Post-reboot swizzin updates now run in your own login terminal — fully visible, not silently in the background.
Installation: After downloading, make the script executable and run it:
Source and release history are available on GitHub →
chmod +x linup-multidistro-support-2.3-installer.sh && ./linup-multidistro-support-2.3-installer.sh
Source and release history are available on GitHub →
Donation-based software
LinUp is free.
Keep it that way.
LinUp is built and maintained by CYBERACQ as free, donation-supported software. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no ads — ever. If it has saved you time managing Linux updates, a small contribution helps keep development going.
View on GitHub →Donations processed by CYBERACQ via PayPal
Why donate?
- LinUp has no investors, no subscriptions and no revenue — only the generosity of its users keeps it running.
- Every contribution directly funds development, testing and new features.
- Donate any amount, one time or monthly — only if you find it useful.