diff --git a/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/LinuxDistributionCustomizer.kt b/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/LinuxDistributionCustomizer.kt
index 56ae82b7734e..7a8892abf1ba 100644
--- a/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/LinuxDistributionCustomizer.kt
+++ b/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/LinuxDistributionCustomizer.kt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ package org.jetbrains.intellij.build
 
 import kotlinx.collections.immutable.PersistentList
 import kotlinx.collections.immutable.persistentListOf
+import kotlinx.collections.immutable.plus
 import org.jetbrains.annotations.ApiStatus
 import org.jetbrains.intellij.build.impl.support.RepairUtilityBuilder
 import org.jetbrains.intellij.build.kotlin.KotlinBinaries
@@ -24,10 +25,12 @@ inline fun communityLinuxCustomizer(projectHome: String, configure: LinuxDistrib
     init {
       iconPngPath = "$projectHome/build/conf/ideaCE/linux/images/icon_CE_128.png"
       iconPngPathForEAP = "$projectHome/build/conf/ideaCE/linux/images/icon_CE_EAP_128.png"
-      snapName = "intellij-idea-community"
-      snapDescription =
-        "The most intelligent Java IDE. Every aspect of IntelliJ IDEA is specifically designed to maximize developer productivity. " +
-        "Together, powerful static code analysis and ergonomic design make development not only productive but also an enjoyable experience."
+      snaps += Snap(
+        name = "intellij-idea-community",
+        description =
+          "The most intelligent Java IDE. Every aspect of IntelliJ IDEA is specifically designed to maximize developer productivity. " +
+          "Together, powerful static code analysis and ergonomic design make development not only productive but also an enjoyable experience."
+      )
     }
 
     override fun getRootDirectoryName(appInfo: ApplicationInfoProperties, buildNumber: String): String = "idea-IC-$buildNumber"
@@ -98,19 +101,34 @@ open class LinuxDistributionCustomizer {
   }
 
   /**
-   * If `true`, a separate `*[org.jetbrains.intellij.build.impl.LinuxDistributionBuilder.NO_RUNTIME_SUFFIX].tar.gz` artifact without a runtime will be produced.
+   * If `true`, a separate `*[org.jetbrains.intellij.build.impl.NO_RUNTIME_SUFFIX].tar.gz` artifact without a runtime will be produced.
    */
   var buildArtifactWithoutRuntime: Boolean = false
 
-  /**
-   * Set both properties if a .snap package should be produced.
-   * [snapName] is the name of the package (e.g., "intellij-idea" or "pycharm").
-   * [snapDescription] is the plain text description of the package.
-   * [snapLegacyAliases] are legacy names for the package, e.g., "intellij-idea-ultimate" or "pycharm-community".
-   */
+  @Deprecated(message = "IJI-2568", replaceWith = ReplaceWith("snaps += Snap(name = value, description = TODO())"))
   var snapName: String? = null
+
+  @Deprecated(message = "IJI-2568", replaceWith = ReplaceWith("snaps += Snap(name = TODO(), description = value)"))
   var snapDescription: String? = null
-  var snapLegacyAliases: List<String> = emptyList()
+
+  /**
+   * Add an instance of [Snap] if a .snap package should be produced.
+   */
+  var snaps: PersistentList<Snap> = persistentListOf()
+
+  /**
+   * [name] is the name of the package (e.g., "intellij-idea" or "pycharm").
+   * [description] is the plain text description of the package.
+   */
+  data class Snap(
+    val name: String,
+    val description: String,
+  ) {
+    init {
+      require(name.isNotBlank()) { "Snap name cannot be blank" }
+      require(description.isNotBlank()) { "$name Snap description cannot be blank" }
+    }
+  }
 
   /**
    * Name of the root directory inside the .tar.gz archive.
diff --git a/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/impl/LinuxDistributionBuilder.kt b/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/impl/LinuxDistributionBuilder.kt
index da19d8299ebb..f1c84b6ed8c0 100644
--- a/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/impl/LinuxDistributionBuilder.kt
+++ b/platform/build-scripts/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/impl/LinuxDistributionBuilder.kt
@@ -234,16 +234,26 @@ class LinuxDistributionBuilder(
       Span.current().addEvent("Linux .snap package build is disabled")
       return
     }
-    val snapName = requireNotNull(customizer.snapName) {
-      "Linux .snap package build requires 'snapName' in ${customizer::class.java.simpleName}"
-    }
-    buildSnapPackage(snapName, runtimeDir, unixDistPath, arch, targetLibcImpl)
-    customizer.snapLegacyAliases.forEach {
-      buildSnapPackage(snapName = it, runtimeDir, unixDistPath, arch, targetLibcImpl)
+    customizer.snaps.forEach {
+      buildSnapPackage(
+        snapName = it.name,
+        snapDescription = it.description,
+        runtimeDir = runtimeDir,
+        unixDistPath = unixDistPath,
+        arch = arch,
+        targetLibcImpl = targetLibcImpl,
+      )
     }
   }
 
-  private suspend fun buildSnapPackage(snapName: String, runtimeDir: Path, unixDistPath: Path, arch: JvmArchitecture, targetLibcImpl: LinuxLibcImpl) = BuildSnapSemaphore.withPermit {
+  private suspend fun buildSnapPackage(
+    snapName: String,
+    snapDescription: String,
+    runtimeDir: Path,
+    unixDistPath: Path,
+    arch: JvmArchitecture,
+    targetLibcImpl: LinuxLibcImpl,
+  ) = BuildSnapSemaphore.withPermit {
     val architecture = getSnapArchName(arch)
     val snapDir = context.paths.buildOutputDir.resolve("dist.snap.$snapName.$architecture")
     val snapArtifactName = getSnapArtifactName(snapName, arch)
@@ -256,7 +266,6 @@ class LinuxDistributionBuilder(
         }
         check(Docker.isAvailable) { "Docker is required to build .snap package" }
         requireNotNull(iconPngPath) { "'iconPngPath' not set" }
-        check(!customizer.snapDescription.isNullOrBlank()) { "'snapDescription' not set" }
 
         span.addEvent("prepare files")
         val appInfo = context.applicationInfo
@@ -284,7 +293,7 @@ class LinuxDistributionBuilder(
             "NAME" to snapName,
             "VERSION" to snapVersion,
             "SUMMARY" to productName,
-            "DESCRIPTION" to (customizer.snapDescription ?: ""),
+            "DESCRIPTION" to snapDescription,
             "GRADE" to if (appInfo.isEAP) "devel" else "stable",
             "LAUNCHER" to "bin/${launcherFileName}"
           )
@@ -340,9 +349,7 @@ class LinuxDistributionBuilder(
     val archSuffix = suffix(arch, targetLibcImpl)
     return sequenceOf("${archSuffix}.tar.gz", "${NO_RUNTIME_SUFFIX}${archSuffix}.tar.gz")
       .map { suffix -> context.productProperties.getBaseArtifactName(context) + suffix }
-      .plus(customizer.snapName?.let { getSnapArtifactName(it, arch) })
-      .filterNotNull()
-      .plus(customizer.snapLegacyAliases.map { getSnapArtifactName(it, arch) })
+      .plus(customizer.snaps.asSequence().map { getSnapArtifactName(it.name, arch) })
       .map(context.paths.artifactDir::resolve)
       .filter { it.exists() }
       .toList()
diff --git a/python/build/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/pycharm/PyCharmCommunityProperties.kt b/python/build/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/pycharm/PyCharmCommunityProperties.kt
index e4381aaebedd..c4f5ebc4c6bb 100644
--- a/python/build/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/pycharm/PyCharmCommunityProperties.kt
+++ b/python/build/src/org/jetbrains/intellij/build/pycharm/PyCharmCommunityProperties.kt
@@ -112,10 +112,12 @@ open class PyCharmCommunityProperties(protected val communityHome: Path) : PyCha
       init {
         iconPngPath = "${communityHome}/python/build/resources/PyCharmCore128.png"
         iconPngPathForEAP = "${communityHome}/python/build/resources/PyCharmCore128_EAP.png"
-        snapName = "pycharm-community"
-        snapDescription =
-          "Python IDE for professional developers. Save time while PyCharm takes care of the routine. " +
-          "Focus on bigger things and embrace the keyboard-centric approach to get the most of PyCharm’s many productivity features."
+        snaps += Snap(
+          name = "pycharm-community",
+          description =
+            "Python IDE for professional developers. Save time while PyCharm takes care of the routine. " +
+            "Focus on bigger things and embrace the keyboard-centric approach to get the most of PyCharm’s many productivity features."
+        )
       }
 
       override fun getRootDirectoryName(appInfo: ApplicationInfoProperties, buildNumber: String): String {