--- title: Rocket.chat achieves simplicity through snaps description: Switching to snaps, Rocket.Chat has been able to get its product into the hands of users with as few steps as possible, switching a multi-stage set-up process for a single command and instant installation. […] url: https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/rocket-chat-communication-platform-enables-simplicity-through-snaps?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog) 2. Article --- [Sarah Dickinson](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/author/sarahfd "More about Sarah Dickinson") 11 December 2017 # Rocket.chat achieves simplicity through snaps [developers](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/developers) [IoT](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/iot) [rocketchat](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/rocketchat) [sc:snap:rocketchat-desktop](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/scsnaprocketchat-desktop) [Snap](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/snap) [snapcraft](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/snapcraft) [snapcraft.io](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/snapcraft-io) [Ubuntu Desktop](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/tag/ubuntu-desktop) --- Share the article Created in Brazil, [Rocket.Chat](https://rocket.chat/) provides an open source chat solution for organisations of all sizes around the world. Built on open source values and a love of efficiency, Rocket.Chat is driven by a community of contributors and has seen adoption in all aspects of business and education. As Rocket.Chat has evolved, it has been keen to get its platform into the hands of as many users as possible without the difficulties of installation often associated with bespoke Linux deployments. [Install Rocket.chat](https://snapcraft.io/rocketchat-desktop/) By switching to snaps, Rocket.Chat has been able to get its product into the hands of users with as few steps as possible, switching a multi-stage set-up process for a single command and instant installation. As a deployment method, snaps are typically faster to install, easier to create and more secure than competitive packages. Since creating the Rocket.chat snap, there has been over 100,000 installations and the snap accounts for 42% of all installs making it the most popular deployment method. Download the case study below to learn more about Rocket.chat’s reason for adopting snaps and their journey in building the snap. First Name: Last Name: Work email: Company Name: Job Title: Phone Number: I agree to receive information about Canonical’s products and services. In submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical’s Privacy Notice](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/legal/data-privacy/contact) and [Privacy Policy](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/legal/data-privacy). Download ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q is available for pre-order with Ubuntu pre-installed](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/arduino-ventuno-q-is-available-for-pre-order-with-ubuntu-pre-installed) London, UK – August 25, 2026 – Following our initial collaboration announcement in March 2026, Canonical and Arduino (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.) are excited... [Canonical](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/author/canonical) 25 August 2026 [### Bring Zenoh to ROS 2 with snaps](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/bring-zenoh-to-ros-2-with-snaps) ROS 2 gives robotics developers the freedom to choose the middleware that fits their system. As a communication protocol for ROS, Zenoh has gained strong traction. It delivers... [gbeuzeboc](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/author/gbeuzeboc) 15 September 2026 [### Ubuntu now certified on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-8275](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/ubuntu-now-certified-on-qualcomm-dragonwing-iq-8275) Sep 8, 2026 – Canonical and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announce the general availability of certified Ubuntu 24.04 LTS images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 Evaluation... [Canonical](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/author/canonical) 8 September 2026 [### Grace on the currents: Stonking Stingray](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/grace-on-the-currents-stonking-stingray) When the codename for Ubuntu 26.10 was announced, I suspect there was a measurable surge in users searching for the definition of “stonking” across search engines and the... [Aaron Prisk](https://canonical-com-2950.demos.haus/blog/author/aaronprisk) 8 September 2026