Question 1

How to install Wally on Windows without Aftman?

Accepted Answer

You can download pre-built binaries for Windows from the GitHub releases page. Extract and add to your PATH, or use alternative methods like compiling from source with Rust, though Aftman is recommended for easier management.

Question 2

Wally vs Rojo for managing Roblox dependencies?

Accepted Answer

Wally is a dedicated package manager for dependency versioning and sharing, while Rojo is a broader development tool for syncing files. They can complement each other, but Wally excels at semantic versioning and registry-based sharing, whereas Rojo focuses on asset pipeline and project building.

Question 3

How to publish a private package with Wally?

Accepted Answer

First, set up a private registry by hosting a Git index and API server. Then, configure the registry URL in your `wally.toml`, use `wally login` with a token, and run `wally publish`. Ensure the package is not marked as private in the manifest.

Question 4

Does Wally support Git dependencies directly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Wally supports Git dependencies in the lockfile format, as shown in examples with `git:` prefixes. However, the primary focus is on registry-based packages, and Git dependencies might have limited version resolution compared to SemVer.

Question 5

How to update only one package in Wally?

Accepted Answer

Use `wally update [package-name]` with the package in scope/name format, similar to Cargo. This updates that specific package and its dependencies recursively, while leaving others locked based on the manifest.

Question 6

What's the difference between server and shared realms in Wally?

Accepted Answer

Server realm packages are for code that shouldn't be replicated to clients, enhancing security in Roblox games. Shared realm is for code used on both server and client. This separation prevents accidental misuse, as defined in the manifest's realm field.

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