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.
Expanded and clarified contribution documentation for forking, local development, cherry-picking, and AI-assisted code generation. Improved explanations for setup-fork.sh, local testing, and PR submission. Enhanced the container script template with detailed comments, clearer update_script structure, and step-by-step guidance for maintainers and contributors.
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.
Added a new --full flag to setup-fork.sh to allow updating all files, not just those in misc/. Updated documentation and usage examples to clarify the new behavior. Improved file search and replacement logic for broader compatibility and flexibility.
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
