Tails includes a [[limited set of applications|doc/about/features]] but you can install more software.

This software is distributed in packages that are made available from the Debian repositories, which are similar to an app store.

To know which packages are available in Debian:

Wait until *Synaptic* finishes downloading new package information from the Debian servers.

You can:

Browse the packages by sections from the left sidebar.

For example: "*debian alternatives to photoshop*".

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If you are unsure:

Packages that use the network need to be configured to go through Tor. They are otherwise blocked from accessing the network.

Some software might, for example, modify the firewall and break the security built in Tails. But other software like games or office tools are probably fine.

Software not [[officially included in Tails|doc/about/features]] might have not been tested for security. We also cannot provide support or documentation for it.

Only applications that are packaged for Debian can be installed and they are under [[public scrutiny|doc/about/trust#trust_debian]].

Right-click (on Mac, click with two fingers) on the name of the package in the search results and choose **Mark for Installation**.

When you installed the package, if you chose:

Right-click (on Mac, click with two fingers) on the name of the package in the search results and choose **Mark for Removal**.

After the package is removed, a notification appears to ask if you want to
remove this package from your list of additional software.

Execute the following command:

<p>The packages available in Debian are
submitted to public scrutiny.</p>

<p>Configuring additional APT repositories might break the security built in
Tails and might install software that has not even been approved by Debian. Be even more careful
with what you install.</p>