e-m-b-a/emba

Simplify installer script

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#1,849 opened on Jan 8, 2026

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. The installer script is quite complicated as it handles multiple installation mechanisms:

  • default installer
  • full (debug) installation which is deprecated
  • list dependencies which is deprecated
  • docker base image builder

Describe the solution you'd like rip of the deprecated areas and split the installer into two components

  • default installer (very minimalistic and easy to maintain)
  • docker base image builder which is only needed to build a EMBA docker image

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Research direction
Identify deprecated sections in the installer script (full installation, list dependencies) and separate them into a minimal default installer and a Docker base image builder. Trace the usage and dependencies to ensure no breakage.
Tech stack
shell
Domain
security
Issue type
Refactor
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
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
ShellGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70