#1138872 packagekit: APT backend does not support GetCategories, breaking GNOME Software

Package:
packagekit
Source:
packagekit
Description:
Provides a package management service
Submitter:
Fedor Fedorov
Date:
2026-06-05 01:21:02 UTC
Severity:
normal
Tags:
#1138872#5
Date:
2026-06-05 01:03:47 UTC
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To:
The gnome-software (48.3-2) shows an empty interface on Debian Trixie with Xfce.

Steps to reproduce:
1. Install Debian Trixie with Xfce
2. Run: pkcon get-categories

Result:
GetCategories not supported by backend

Expected result:
List of categories (System, Games, Office, etc.)

This bug makes gnome-software completely unusable on Trixie/Xfce.

- PackageKit version: 1.3.1-1+deb13u1
- GNOME Software version: 48.3-2
- Desktop: Xfce