How to Run a JAR File on Linux

Run a JAR on Linux from the terminal with java -jar, install OpenJDK, make a JAR launch on double-click, and fix the common 'no main manifest attribute' errors.

Step 1: Check You Have Java

Step 2: Run the JAR

Step 3: Make It Launch From the File Manager

Troubleshooting Common Errors

Extract or Inspect a JAR on Linux

Summary