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Consider creating a Homebrew tap for ImageJ2

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Description

This might help alleviate OS X installation woes.

Unfortunately, most OS X users are accustomed to installing things via .dmg files, and dragging to Applications. And though it breaks my heart, they are decided _un_comfortable with the CLI. So it is unlikely that a Homebrew version of ImageJ could completely replace an OS X download.

See also https://github.com/imagej/imagej-launcher/issues/16#issuecomment-95244268

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the linked imagej-launcher discussion and reviewing the current OS X installation path. Determine the scope and packaging requirements for a Homebrew tap; done means the tap's feasibility and required repository changes are clearly defined.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
release, tooling
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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