# flatpak run > Run flatpak applications and runtimes. > More information: . - Run an installed application: `flatpak run {{com.example.app}}` - Run an installed application from a specific branch e.g. stable, beta, master: `flatpak run --branch={{stable|beta|master|...}} {{com.example.app}}` - Run an interactive shell inside a flatpak: `flatpak run --command={{sh}} {{com.example.app}}`