mathoudebine / mathoudebine/turing-smart-screen-python

Provide .deb package and APT repository for simplified Linux installation

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? If so, please describe the problem.
Setting up the project on Linux currently requires several manual steps. Users have to manually install system dependencies, resolve Python requirements, and manually create, configure, and enable a systemd service just to run the application in the background. This process can be tedious and error-prone, especially for beginners.

Describe the feature / solution to your problem you'd like
I would love it if the project could be installed by default as a standalone .deb package or directly through an apt install command. This would automatically handle all the necessary dependencies and set up the background service out of the box. It would make the initial installation and future updates much easier for everyone.

Describe alternatives you've considered / and or tested
Currently, the alternative is following the manual setup and systemd instructions from the Wiki. An automated setup.sh bash script could be another workaround, but a .deb package integrates much better with the Linux package manager, allowing for clean uninstalls and seamless upgrades.

Screenshots / photos & mockups of the Turing screen
Not applicable for this system feature.

Environment:

  • Revision of this project: main branch / latest release
  • OS with version: Debian, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS
  • Python version: Any supported by the project
  • Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Linux PCs

Additional context
The creation of the .deb package could potentially be automated via GitHub Actions whenever a new release is published, so it wouldn't add manual overhead for the maintainers once configured.

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Research direction

Start with the Wiki's manual setup and systemd instructions to identify the dependencies and service steps the package would need to cover. Review the project's release process and GitHub Actions configuration, if present, before defining the packaging work. Done means a Debian-based user can install, run, update, and cleanly remove the application through the requested package workflow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
debian, github-actions, linux, python
Domain
build-system, devops, operating-systems, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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