Question 1

How to create a Debian package for my Electron app?

Accepted Answer

First, build your app with electron-packager, then run electron-installer-debian with the src path to the built app and specify dest and arch options. The README provides detailed examples for command-line, npm scripts, and programmatic usage.

Question 2

What's the difference between electron-installer-debian and electron-builder?

Accepted Answer

electron-installer-debian focuses solely on generating Debian packages (.deb) for Linux, while electron-builder is a broader tool that handles building and packaging for multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) with various formats like DMG and MSI.

Question 3

How to set up electron-installer-debian in a CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Install it as a dev dependency in your project, ensure fakeroot and dpkg are available in the CI environment (e.g., using a Debian-based Docker image), and run it via npm scripts or programmatically after building the Electron app.

Question 4

Can I customize the icons in the generated package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the icon option to specify a single PNG/SVG file or multiple files with resolutions, as detailed in the Options section, allowing for tailored desktop integration.

Question 5

Does electron-installer-debian work on macOS or Windows?

Accepted Answer

It can run on macOS with fakeroot and dpkg installed via Homebrew, but the README recommends building packages on the target Debian system for compatibility, and Windows support is not mentioned.

Question 6

How to handle version numbers and revisions?

Accepted Answer

Use the version and revision options to set package versions according to Debian standards, with the revision appended to the filename, as explained in the Options section for control file fields.

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