Running Chrome in Kiosk Mode on Rocky Linux 10.1 Minimal Without a Full GUI

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Hi everyone,

I have a small lab setup where I’m using Rocky Linux 10.1 Minimal with a local repository. I’ve added some RPMs I need for my environment, and now I want to launch my application in Chrome kiosk mode.

My goal is to avoid installing a full desktop environment like GNOME or KDE. Previously, on older setups, I used X11 to achieve this, but unfortunately, on Rocky Linux 10.1, X11 isn’t a viable option. I also tried looking into Wayland with Weston, but I couldn’t download Weston on this minimal setup.

I’m looking for advice or solutions on:

  • How to run Chrome (or Chromium) in kiosk mode without a full GUI.

  • Minimal window managers or alternatives that would allow kiosk mode on Rocky Linux 10.1.

  • Any other approaches you might suggest for a headless or lightweight kiosk setup.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!

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Check the gnome-kiosk package. It includes an example with firefox iirc.

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This link explains how to configure gnome-kiosk:

https://help.gnome.org/system-admin-guide/lockdown-single-app-mode.html

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