Transferred to the desktop repository, since this is an issue for the desktop repository.

I think electron-builder supports RPM as a target, so it might not be too hard to do that.

Awesome. Thanks for the transfer, given that I didn't bother to check if other repos existed.

I would like to second this... since it is an electron app it is as simple as adding it to the build options!...

I have been building my own RPMs by adding rpm as a target to the linux build options in package.json and running npm run dist

I like the RPM because it handles the desktop files and everything for you which is nicer then having to set that all up manually with the AppImage

Not saying we’re opposed to providing an RPM, but in case it helps: you can install AppImageLauncher to get automatic desktop file integration when you open an AppImage.

We also have a Flatpak on Flathub. (Previously we didn’t officially recommend this because it lagged somewhat behind the release version, but I now have maintainer access so we’ll make sure it stays updated.)

I personally use the flatpak version right now. The only issue I've encountered is the lack of a tray icon (right now it's just the default triple dots). If the flatpak is going to be officially recommended as an option, I can close this and just ask that the tray icon be added.

I'd like to second this as well: please, do it. Not saying I'm strictly against appimage or flatpak but Zulip Desktop is the sole item of software I have to use AppImage or Flatpak for. If building rpm is not very difficult, please provide it.

I added a PR which adds an rpm target. It's already successfully used by several people for about a month. See: https://github.com/batistein/zulip-desktop/releases

I would also really appreciate an rpm target generally available for Zulip. We've been happily using it for almost a year and it's the only reason I have to deal with any AppImage/Flatpak. If there's any way to help make this a reality (I can see there's already the pull request) I am happy to assist.