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appjssoftware-packaging

How do I package my appjs app?

I'm trying to release a package for my appjs app but there doesn't seem to be any easy way for end users to "just run" the application without a terminal.

Is there anyway to do this that is fool proof?

Solution

  • So I've found an easy way to do this, not necessarily the easiest way but it works.

    OSx

    I use this bash script to convert my folder to a .app folder (which is all OSx needs apparently)

    Windows

    and on Windows I use IsTools to create my in/un-staller and shortcuts.

    Linux

    I've not found an easy peasy way to do this on Linux yet but we don't have a customer base on Linux so it doesn't matter. I have however found this but it seems awefully convoluted. Shan't bother for now.