How to upgrade Atom Editor on Linux?

Question

What is the best way to upgrade atom on Linux Ubuntu ? I install atom using official doc

  git clone https://github.com/atom/atom
  cd atom
  script/build
  sudo         


        

Answer 1

Ubuntu 16.04 and later

Run these commands to quickly and easily install and upgrade the Atom text editor snap package from the terminal in Ubuntu 16.04 and later (64-bit only).

• Install Atom text editor:

    sudo snap install --classic atom  
  

  Note that a snap in classic confinement behaves as a traditionally packaged application with full access to the system, and Atom extension packages are installed into the user's home directory.

• Upgrade Atom text editor:

    sudo snap refresh --classic atom 
  

Answer 2

I would add that you should probably clean before updating the build to prevent some nasty errors.

cd atom
git pull
script/clean
script/build
sudo script/grunt install

Answer 3

If you are onn Ubuntu you can go to the Ubuntu Software Center, search for Atom and just click on Update. Then job done!

Answer 4

Since December 2017 Atom provides official repositories for all major Linux distributions. You can find the latest installation instructions here.