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polkit-gnome-git

Legacy polkit authentication agent for GNOME

  • Polkit authentication agent
  • GUI
  • DESKTOP
  • SECURITY
  • Launchable
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

Graphical privilege prompts can appear in GNOME-style sessions through a legacy polkit authentication agent. This desktop component helps users approve administrative actions requested by trusted applications. It handles privilege escalation prompts, so users should verify which action is being authorized before entering credentials.

How to run

polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1

Commands: polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1

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