Add extensive documentation and examples across contribution, guides, templates and tools references. Key changes:
- Introduce a Developer Mode & Debugging section (dev_mode flags: trace, keep, pause, breakpoint, logs, dryrun, motd) in CONTRIBUTING.md with usage example.
- Provide a standard update_script() pattern and BookStack example in GUIDE.md to clarify update flow (stop services, backup, deploy, restore, migrate, restart).
- Add new helper entries (BookLore, KaraKeep) and advanced repository helpers (setup_deb822_repo, prepare_repository_setup, cleanup_tool_keyrings) plus utilities (setup_meilisearch, verify_tool_version) in HELPER_FUNCTIONS.md.
- Update install template to suggest PNPM, Java 21 and Meilisearch; update example DB setup notes in AppName-install.sh.
- Add var_diagnostics option and switch var_fuse to boolean/toggle wording in CONFIGURATION_REFERENCE.md; clarify privacy and defaults.
- Adjust example container definitions in UNATTENDED_DEPLOYMENTS.md (container entries and resource values).
- Change storage and flag variables and examples in BUILD_FUNC_USAGE_EXAMPLES.md (ssd-storage, var_fuse/var_tun, etc.).
- Expand TOOLS_FUNC_FUNCTIONS_REFERENCE.md with many setup_* function signatures, environment vars, clarified fetch_and_deploy_gh_release modes/parameters, and additional tool docs (nodejs, php, mariadb_db, postgresql_db, java, uv, yq, meilisearch, composer, build tools).
These updates improve onboarding, debugging guidance, and operational clarity for contributors and maintainers.
* Rename import_local_ip to get_local_ip
Replaces all references to the helper function import_local_ip with get_local_ip across scripts and documentation for consistency. Updates usage examples and comments to reflect the new function name.
* Rename get_local_ip to get_lxc_ip and update usage
Replaces all references to get_local_ip with get_lxc_ip across scripts, documentation, and templates for clarity and consistency. Updates the implementation in core.func to improve IP detection for LXC containers, and adjusts helper functions in addon scripts accordingly.
Revised documentation to standardize use of 'bash docs/contribution/setup-fork.sh --full' for fork configuration, clarified install script execution flow, and updated JSON metadata template and field references. Improved helper function docs, resource requirements, and category lists. Updated references and instructions throughout for consistency and accuracy.
Updated documentation to reflect the migration of install scripts from install_scripts/ to install/, and JSON metadata from config/ to frontend/public/json/. Adjusted all relevant paths, instructions, and examples to match the new directory structure for improved clarity and consistency.
Revised multiple documentation files to clarify the recommended development workflow: contributors must test scripts via curl from their GitHub fork (not local bash), use setup-fork.sh for URL rewriting, and submit only new files using cherry-pick. Expanded and modernized install and JSON metadata template guides, emphasizing use of helper functions, resource requirements, and the JSON generator tool. Added detailed step-by-step instructions, best practices, and updated examples throughout.
Replaced 'YourUsername/YourRepo' with 'owner/repo' in documentation and template scripts for consistency and clarity. This change standardizes example usage and reduces confusion for contributors.
Replaced placeholder GitHub repo references with 'YourUsername/YourRepo' throughout documentation for clarity. Expanded explanations in FORK_SETUP.md and README.md to clarify the difference between development and production script execution, and emphasized the importance of cherry-picking only relevant files for PRs. Updated install script template examples to use the new repo placeholder.
Standardize the usage of fetch_and_deploy_gh_release by specifying all arguments, including mode, version, and target directory, in AI.md and template scripts. This clarifies the function's usage and ensures consistency across documentation and install/update templates.
Refreshed AI.md with new reference scripts, expanded checklist, and improved AI assistant tips. Updated container and install script templates for modern defaults (Debian 13, larger disk, two tags), clarified helper function usage, and improved update/backup patterns. Enhanced JSON template with realistic metadata, new fields, and example notes.
Based on analysis of latest 30 scripts (koel, wallabag, invoiceninja, etc.)
Templates updated to reflect current best practices:
ct/AppName.sh:
- Use check_for_gh_release + fetch_and_deploy_gh_release pattern
- CLEAN_INSTALL=1 for updates
- Proper backup/restore workflow
- Simplified configuration comments
install/AppName-install.sh:
- fetch_and_deploy_gh_release as primary download method (no separate RELEASE variable)
- Real-world examples from Node.js, Python, PHP apps
- import_local_ip called early
- Setup runtimes/databases before app installation
- cleanup_lxc at the end
HELPER_FUNCTIONS.md:
- fetch_and_deploy_gh_release as preferred method (documented first)
- CLEAN_INSTALL=1 environment variable documented
- prebuild type with asset_pattern documented
- Clarified when to use get_latest_github_release vs fetch_and_deploy
Closes#10194
