StrikerX3/Ymir

AppImage

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#159 opened on May 28, 2025

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Description

In Linux, the format that has been used by default for packaging emulators is Appimage. It has many advantages over other formats:

It is portable, just double-click and run the emulator wherever it is (pendrive, HD, SSD, etc.).

It is safe because it runs in a sandbox without any risk of conflicts with the system because it already comes with all dependencies included within the AppImage.

It is multi-distribution, it runs on any Linux regardless of whether it is Archlinux, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.

So it would be interesting if AppImage were the default packaging for Ymir Linux.

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Research direction
Investigate how to package the existing build into an AppImage using tools like linuxdeploy or appimagetool. Consider incorporating it into the CI/CD pipeline.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75