Linux Installation
Choose your preferred package format.
MoleTun needs network permissions to work properly. Run this once after installing:
sudo setcap cap_net_admin=ep /usr/bin/mole
Without this, MoleTun won't be able to start. Alternatively, run with sudo.
DEB Package (Ubuntu / Debian)
Best for Ubuntu, Debian, Pop!_OS, and derivatives. Handles dependencies via apt.
Install Command
sudo apt update && sudo apt install ./MoleTun_*.deb
RPM Package (Fedora / RHEL)
Best for Fedora, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE. Install via dnf or rpm.
Install Command
sudo dnf install ./MoleTun_*.rpm
Portable Archive (.tar.gz)
Universal portable version. Extract and run anywhere, no installation required. Works on Steam Deck, Bazzite, and any Linux distro.
Extract & Run
tar -xzf MoleTun_*.tar.gz && cd MoleTun && ./mole
SteamOS / Arch Linux
For Steam Deck and Arch-based systems. Requires unlocking the filesystem and installing dependencies via pacman.
Setup Commands
passwd
sudo btrfs property set -ts / ro false
sudo pacman-key --init
sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux holo
sudo pacman -S webkit2gtk-4.1 libayatana-appindicator
Run from Terminal
After extracting the archive, run the binary directly.
./mole