altstoreio / altstoreio/AltStore

AltStore for Linux

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Swift
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Description

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if AltServer for Linux would be possible. I know that this application relies on iTunes which is not available for Linux so if might not be possible. However, there also are libraries for connecting iDevices and Linux computers. Thanks!

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Research direction

The request concerns bringing AltServer to Linux, with iTunes identified as an unavailable dependency and Linux iDevice libraries mentioned as possible alternatives. Start by investigating the AltServer implementation and its iTunes dependency; done would require a defined, feasible scope for Linux support, but the issue names no files, tests, or entry points.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, swift
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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