max-mapper / max-mapper/screencat

Please provide AppImages for Linux

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Description

AppImage is a format for distributing portable software on Linux without needing superuser permissions to install the application.

It would be nice if the screencat project could provide official AppImages for Linux. electron-builder can build them for "free".

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Research direction

The issue names electron-builder and AppImage but no files or tests. Start by locating the project's electron-builder packaging configuration and checking how Linux builds are invoked. Done means the project produces an official Linux AppImage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, linux
Domain
desktop, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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