electron-forge-maker-appimage
An Electron Forge builder for creating AppImage packages on Linux.
Overview
electron-forge-maker-appimage is a builder plugin for Electron Forge that packages Electron applications as AppImage files for Linux distributions. It enables developers to create portable, self-contained Linux applications that run on most distributions without installation. The project was created to address specific needs like custom AppRun scripts for library compatibility on older systems.
Key Features
- AppImage Packaging — Generates AppImage files, a portable Linux application format that doesn't require installation.
- Electron Forge Integration — Works as a maker within the Electron Forge build system, fitting into existing workflows.
- Custom AppRun Scripts — Supports custom AppRun templates for handling library dependencies like libstdc++ and libgcc_s.
- Linux Platform Support — Specifically targets Linux platforms within Electron Forge's maker configuration.
Philosophy
This builder prioritizes practical functionality over completeness, focusing on serving basic AppImage packaging needs while enabling custom runtime behavior for compatibility.
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