Error installing flatpak file on chromebook

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I am trying to install the Distill desktop app for linux on a chromebook via terminal. I downloaded the flatpak file, but I’m running into an error message when I try to run this command: flatpak install Distill Web Monitor-linux-x86_64-3.10.37-beta.flatpak

I get this error message:
error: No remote refs found for ‘Distill’

What am I missing here?

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Can you try the command by escaping the spaces or keeping the file name in quotes?
Try:

  • flatpak install "Distill Web Monitor-linux-x86_64-3.10.37-beta.flatpak"
    or
  • flatpak install Distill\ Web\ Monitor-linux-x86_64-3.10.37-beta.flatpak

Make sure you have the terminal open in the directory where the file is downloaded.

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Hi and sorry for the delayed reply.

I tried both commands and am now getting this error message:
error: Flatpak system operation ConfigureRemote not allowed for user

EDIT:
adding --user to the command fixed the problem and I got it installed.

$ flatpak install **--user** Distill\ Web\ Monitor-linux-x86_64-3.10.37-beta.flatpak