snapcraft.io operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on snap package repository. Snapcraft.io is the official platform for developers to publish and manage Snap packages, a universal software packaging system for Linux. It provides tools and infrastructure for creating, distributing, and updating applications across various Linux distributions. It is operated by Canonical Ltd., a subsidiary of Canonical Ltd..
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snapcraft.io is a well-established platform operated by Canonical Ltd.. Top 100,000 global website, 9 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
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},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2016-05-16T00:00:00Z",
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}
}