altstoreio / altstoreio/AltStore
AltStore for Linux
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- Dominant language
- Swift
- Stars
- 14.4k
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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