What does the Linux Tux icon mean?

The Linux Tux mascot is a beloved symbol of the Linux community and its values. It represents the Linux brand and its mission to provide a free and open-source operating system.

Where is the Linux Tux icon used?

The Linux Tux icon is widely recognized and used in various contexts, including software development, community events, and merchandise.

What does the Linux Tux icon tell users?

The Linux Tux icon communicates the spirit of community and collaboration that defines the Linux ecosystem. It helps users understand the Linux brand and its values.

Can I download the Linux Tux icon as SVG or PNG?

Yes. Open Get icon, then Download file: SVG for code or design tools like Figma; PNG, WebP or JPEG at 512px; or an ICO favicon with 16, 32 and 48px inside. Each one uses what you set in Customize.

How do I install the Linux Tux icon with the shadcn CLI?

Sign in (it's free), then open Get icon, Install with shadcn CLI, and pick your package manager to copy the command. It adds the icon to components/icons/logos-linux-tux.tsx.

How do I use the Linux Tux icon in Next.js or React?

Copy it as React (from Get icon, or the Code section): a typed LinuxTuxIcon component you paste into your project, with no package to install. It works in Next.js and any React app.

How do I use the Linux Tux icon in Vue, Svelte or Angular?

Open Get icon, then Copy as code, and pick Vue, Svelte, Angular, Solid or Preact; the Code section shows each one too. Every version is one self-contained component with the SVG inside.

Can my AI agent install it for me?

With Pro, the shadcn.io MCP server lets Claude Code, Cursor or any MCP client find the Linux Tux icon, or any of 2,063 SVG Logos icons, and install it from a prompt.

Can I use the Linux Tux icon in commercial projects?

CC0 puts the icons in the public domain: use them anywhere, with no conditions. The full terms are in the license, linked on this page.

Is the Linux Tux icon free?

Yes. Copying and downloading it is free, and the shadcn CLI install only needs a free account.

How do I change the color of the Linux Tux icon?

It's multicolor, so it keeps its own colors.

How do I change the size of the Linux Tux icon?

Set width and height on the component, or a class like size-6. It's drawn on a 256 × 256 grid, so it stays sharp at any size. Customize also sets the size it exports at, its padding and rotation.

How do I make the Linux Tux icon accessible?

Next to a visible label it's decoration: add aria-hidden="true" so screen readers skip it. Standing alone, as in an icon button, give the button a name instead, like aria-label="Linux Tux", so screen readers say what it does.

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