On Debian-based distros, when an app is available as a DEB or an AppImage (that doesn’t self-update), but no APT repository, PPA or Flatpak, the only option is to manually download each update, and usually manually check even whether there are updates.

But, what if those would be upgraded at the same time as everything else using the tools you’re familiar with ?

dynapt is a local web server that fetches those DEBs (and AppImages to be wrapped into DEBs) wherever those are, then serves these to APT like any package repository does.

I started building it a few months ago, and after using it to upgrade apps on my computers and servers for some time, I pre-released it for the first time last week.

The stable version will come with a CLI wizard to avoid this manual configuration.

Feedback is welcome :)

  • KaKi87OPEnglish
    4·
    3 months ago

    Yeah, I don’t have the skill for this. I’d be very happy if someone else would make this, but if not then I’m sticking to HTTP.

    • keturn@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      I went way down the rabbit hole on this one and ended up with a proof of concept that’s probably close enough to be able to wire it up: https://gitlab.com/-/snippets/3745244

      I guess it didn’t end up too much code, but I’m not entirely sure it’s worth it.

      (it’s after 3 AM? oh no what have I done)

      • KaKi87OP
        1·
        2 months ago

        Why the OOP structure and syntax ? Sorry but it makes it difficult to read for me even in my own language 😅

        • keturn@sh.itjust.works
          1·
          2 months ago

          uh, because TypeScript is an object-oriented language, as are the Deno APIs? I’m not sure I understand the question.

          • KaKi87OP
            1·
            2 months ago

            It’s more functional than object-oriented and I read the former better than the latter. 😅