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+# Alpine-Tools.func Wiki
+
+Alpine Linux-specific tool setup and package management module providing helper functions optimized for Alpine's apk package manager and minimal container environment.
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Table of Contents
+
+- [Overview](#overview)
+- [Helper Functions](#helper-functions)
+- [GitHub Release Functions](#github-release-functions)
+- [Tool Installation Patterns](#tool-installation-patterns)
+- [Package Management](#package-management)
+- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
+- [Debugging](#debugging)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+Alpine-tools.func provides **Alpine Linux-specific utilities**:
+
+- ✅ Alpine apk package manager wrapper
+- ✅ GitHub release version checking and installation
+- ✅ Tool caching and version tracking
+- ✅ Progress reporting with pv (pipe viewer)
+- ✅ Network resolution helpers for Alpine
+- ✅ PATH persistence across sessions
+- ✅ Retry logic for failed downloads
+- ✅ Minimal dependencies philosophy (Alpine ~5MB containers)
+
+### Key Differences from Debian/Ubuntu
+
+| Feature | Alpine | Debian/Ubuntu |
+|---------|--------|---------------|
+| Package Manager | apk | apt-get, dpkg |
+| Shell | ash (dash variant) | bash |
+| Init System | OpenRC | systemd |
+| Size | ~5MB base | ~100MB+ base |
+| Libc | musl | glibc |
+| Find getent | Not installed | Installed |
+
+### Integration Pattern
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/sh  # Alpine uses ash, not bash
+source <(curl -fsSL .../core.func)
+source <(curl -fsSL .../alpine-tools.func)
+load_functions
+
+# Now Alpine-specific tool functions available
+need_tool curl jq    # Install if missing
+check_for_gh_release "myapp" "owner/repo"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Helper Functions
+
+### `lower()`
+
+**Purpose**: Converts string to lowercase (portable ash function).
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+lower()
+```
+
+**Parameters**:
+- `$1` - String to convert
+
+**Returns**: Lowercase string on stdout
+
+**Behavior**:
+```bash
+# Alpine's tr works with character classes
+printf '%s' "$1" | tr '[:upper:]' '[:lower:]'
+```
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: App name normalization
+result=$(lower "MyApp")
+echo "$result"  # Output: myapp
+
+# Example 2: In variable assignment
+app_dir=$(lower "$APPLICATION")
+mkdir -p /opt/$app_dir
+```
+
+---
+
+### `has()`
+
+**Purpose**: Checks if command is available in PATH.
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+has()
+```
+
+**Parameters**:
+- `$1` - Command name
+
+**Returns**: 0 if available, 1 if not
+
+**Implementation**:
+```bash
+has() {
+  command -v "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+```
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: Check availability
+if has jq; then
+  echo "jq is installed"
+else
+  echo "jq is not installed"
+fi
+
+# Example 2: In conditionals
+has docker && docker ps || echo "Docker not installed"
+```
+
+---
+
+### `need_tool()`
+
+**Purpose**: Ensures specified tools are installed, installs missing ones via apk.
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+need_tool()
+```
+
+**Parameters**:
+- `$@` - Tool names (space-separated)
+
+**Returns**: 0 on success, 1 if installation failed
+
+**Behavior**:
+```bash
+# Checks each tool
+# If any missing: runs apk add for all
+# Displays message before and after
+```
+
+**Error Handling**:
+- Returns 1 if apk add fails
+- Shows which tools failed
+- Suggests checking package names
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: Ensure common tools available
+need_tool curl jq unzip git
+# Installs any missing packages
+
+# Example 2: Optional tool check
+if need_tool myapp-cli; then
+  myapp-cli --version
+else
+  echo "myapp-cli not available in apk"
+fi
+
+# Example 3: With error handling
+need_tool docker || {
+  echo "Failed to install docker"
+  exit 1
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### `net_resolves()`
+
+**Purpose**: Checks if hostname resolves and responds (Alpine-friendly DNS test).
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+net_resolves()
+```
+
+**Parameters**:
+- `$1` - Hostname to test
+
+**Returns**: 0 if resolves and responds, 1 if fails
+
+**Behavior**:
+```bash
+# Alpine doesn't have getent by default
+# Falls back to nslookup if ping fails
+# Returns success if either works
+
+ping -c1 -W1 "$host" >/dev/null 2>&1 || nslookup "$host" >/dev/null 2>&1
+```
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: Test GitHub connectivity
+if net_resolves api.github.com; then
+  echo "Can reach GitHub API"
+else
+  echo "GitHub API unreachable"
+fi
+
+# Example 2: In download function
+net_resolves download.example.com || {
+  echo "Download server not reachable"
+  exit 1
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### `ensure_usr_local_bin_persist()`
+
+**Purpose**: Ensures `/usr/local/bin` is in PATH across all shell sessions.
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+ensure_usr_local_bin_persist()
+```
+
+**Parameters**: None
+
+**Returns**: No explicit return value (modifies system)
+
+**Behavior**:
+```bash
+# Creates /etc/profile.d/10-localbin.sh
+# Script adds /usr/local/bin to PATH if not already present
+# Runs on every shell startup
+
+# Alpine uses /etc/profile for login shells
+# profile.d scripts sourced automatically
+```
+
+**Implementation**:
+```bash
+PROFILE_FILE="/etc/profile.d/10-localbin.sh"
+if [ ! -f "$PROFILE_FILE" ]; then
+  echo 'case ":$PATH:" in *:/usr/local/bin:*) ;; *) export PATH="/usr/local/bin:$PATH";; esac' > "$PROFILE_FILE"
+  chmod +x "$PROFILE_FILE"
+fi
+```
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: Make sure local tools available
+ensure_usr_local_bin_persist
+# Now /usr/local/bin binaries always in PATH
+
+# Example 2: After installing custom tool
+cp ./my-tool /usr/local/bin/
+ensure_usr_local_bin_persist
+# Tool immediately accessible in PATH
+```
+
+---
+
+### `download_with_progress()`
+
+**Purpose**: Downloads file with progress bar (if pv available) or simple # progress.
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+download_with_progress()
+```
+
+**Parameters**:
+- `$1` - URL to download
+- `$2` - Destination file path
+
+**Returns**: 0 on success, 1 on failure
+
+**Behavior**:
+```bash
+# Attempts to get content-length header
+# If available: pipes through pv for progress bar
+# If not: uses curl's built-in # progress
+# Shows errors clearly
+```
+
+**Requirements**:
+- `curl` - For downloading
+- `pv` - Optional, for progress bar
+- Destination directory must exist
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: Simple download
+download_with_progress "https://example.com/file.tar.gz" "/tmp/file.tar.gz"
+# Shows progress bar if pv available
+
+# Example 2: With error handling
+if download_with_progress "$URL" "$DEST"; then
+  echo "Downloaded successfully"
+  tar -xzf "$DEST"
+else
+  echo "Download failed"
+  exit 1
+fi
+```
+
+---
+
+## GitHub Release Functions
+
+### `check_for_gh_release()`
+
+**Purpose**: Checks GitHub releases for available updates and compares with currently installed version.
+
+**Signature**:
+```bash
+check_for_gh_release()
+```
+
+**Parameters**:
+- `$1` - Application name (e.g., "nodejs")
+- `$2` - GitHub repository (e.g., "nodejs/node")
+- `$3` - Pinned version (optional, e.g., "20.0.0")
+
+**Returns**: 0 if update needed, 1 if current or pinned
+
+**Environment Variables Set**:
+- `CHECK_UPDATE_RELEASE` - Latest available version (without v prefix)
+
+**Behavior**:
+```bash
+# 1. Check network to api.github.com
+# 2. Fetch latest release tag via GitHub API
+# 3. Compare with installed version (stored in ~/.appname)
+# 4. Show appropriate message:
+#    - "app pinned to vX.X.X (no update)"
+#    - "app pinned vX.X.X (upstream vY.Y.Y) → update/downgrade"
+#    - "Update available: vA.A.A → vB.B.B"
+#    - "Already up to date"
+```
+
+**File Storage**:
+```bash
+~/.${app_lc}  # File contains current version string
+# Example: ~/.nodejs contains "20.10.0"
+```
+
+**Usage Examples**:
+
+```bash
+# Example 1: Check for update
+check_for_gh_release "nodejs" "nodejs/node"
+# Output: "Update available: v18.0.0 → v20.10.0"
+# Sets: CHECK_UPDATE_RELEASE="20.10.0"
+
+# Example 2: Pinned version (no update)
+check_for_gh_release "nodejs" "nodejs/node" "20.0.0"
+# Output: "app pinned to v20.0.0 (no update)"
+# Returns 1 (no update available)
+
+# Example 3: With error handling
+if check_for_gh_release "myapp" "owner/myapp"; then
+  echo "Update available: $CHECK_UPDATE_RELEASE"
+  download_and_install
+fi
+```
+
+---
+
+## Tool Installation Patterns
+
+### Pattern 1: Simple Package Installation
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/sh
+need_tool curl jq  # Ensure tools available
+# Continue with script
+```
+
+### Pattern 2: GitHub Release Installation
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/sh
+source <(curl -fsSL .../alpine-tools.func)
+load_functions
+
+# Check for updates
+check_for_gh_release "myapp" "owner/myapp"
+
+# Download from GitHub releases
+RELEASE="$CHECK_UPDATE_RELEASE"
+URL="https://github.com/owner/myapp/releases/download/v${RELEASE}/myapp-alpine.tar.gz"
+
+download_with_progress "$URL" "/tmp/myapp-${RELEASE}.tar.gz"
+tar -xzf "/tmp/myapp-${RELEASE}.tar.gz" -C /usr/local/bin/
+```
+
+### Pattern 3: Version Pinning
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/sh
+# For specific use case, pin to known good version
+check_for_gh_release "nodejs" "nodejs/node" "20.10.0"
+# Will use 20.10.0 even if 21.0.0 available
+```
+
+---
+
+## Package Management
+
+### Alpine Package Naming
+
+Alpine packages often have different names than Debian:
+
+| Tool | Alpine | Debian |
+|------|--------|--------|
+| curl | curl | curl |
+| Git | git | git |
+| Docker | docker | docker.io |
+| PostgreSQL | postgresql-client | postgresql-client |
+| Build tools | build-base | build-essential |
+| Development headers | -dev packages | -dev packages |
+
+### Finding Alpine Packages
+
+```bash
+# Search for package
+apk search myapp
+
+# Show package info
+apk info -d myapp
+
+# List available versions
+apk search myapp --all
+```
+
+### Installing Alpine Packages
+
+```bash
+# Basic install (not cached)
+apk add curl git
+
+# Install with --no-cache (for containers)
+apk add --no-cache curl git
+
+# Force broken packages (last resort)
+apk add --no-cache --force-broken-world util-linux
+```
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### 1. **Use `--no-cache` in Containers**
+
+```bash
+# Good: Saves space in container
+apk add --no-cache curl git
+
+# Avoid: Wastes space
+apk update && apk add curl git
+```
+
+### 2. **Check Tools Before Using**
+
+```bash
+# Good: Graceful error
+if ! has jq; then
+  need_tool jq || exit 1
+fi
+
+# Using jq safely
+jq . < input.json
+```
+
+### 3. **Use need_tool() for Multiple**
+
+```bash
+# Good: Install all at once
+need_tool curl jq git unzip
+
+# Less efficient: Individual checks
+has curl || apk add curl
+has jq || apk add jq
+```
+
+### 4. **Ensure Persistence**
+
+```bash
+# For custom tools in /usr/local/bin
+ensure_usr_local_bin_persist
+
+# Now available in all future shells
+/usr/local/bin/my-custom-tool
+```
+
+### 5. **Handle Network Failures**
+
+```bash
+# Alpine often in isolated environments
+if ! net_resolves api.github.com; then
+  echo "GitHub API unreachable"
+  # Fallback to local package or error
+  exit 1
+fi
+```
+
+---
+
+## Debugging
+
+### Check Package Availability
+
+```bash
+# List all available packages
+apk search --all
+
+# Find package by keyword
+apk search curl
+
+# Get specific package info
+apk info postgresql-client
+```
+
+### Verify Installation
+
+```bash
+# Check if tool installed
+apk info | grep myapp
+
+# Verify PATH
+which curl
+echo $PATH
+```
+
+### Network Testing
+
+```bash
+# Test DNS
+nslookup api.github.com
+
+# Test connectivity
+ping -c1 1.1.1.1
+
+# Test download
+curl -I https://api.github.com
+```
+
+---
+
+## Contributing
+
+### Adding New Helper Functions
+
+When adding Alpine-specific helpers:
+
+1. Use POSIX shell (ash-compatible)
+2. Avoid bash-isms
+3. Include error handling
+4. Document with examples
+5. Test on actual Alpine container
+
+### Improving Package Installation
+
+New patterns could support:
+- Automatic Alpine version detection
+- Package version pinning
+- Dependency resolution
+- Conflict detection
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+- Alpine uses **ash shell** (POSIX-compatible, not bash)
+- Alpine **apk is fast** and has minimal overhead
+- Alpine containers **~5MB base image** (vs 100MB+ for Debian)
+- **No getent available** by default (use nslookup fallback)
+- GitHub releases can be **pre-compiled for Alpine musl**
+