CoatiSoftware/Sourcetrail

Can't update AppImage

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#1,055 opened on Jul 6, 2020

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Description

$ .local/lib/appimagelauncher-lite/appimagelauncher-lite.AppImage update Applications/Sourcetrail_2020_1_117_Linux_64bit_838fbdbb027567876d3da8cf74c6d512.AppImage

The Error:

Could not find update information in AppImage: Applications/Sourcetrail_2020_1_117_Linux_64bit_838fbdbb027567876d3da8cf74c6d512.AppImage

The AppImage doesn't support updating. Please ask the authors to set upupdate information to allow for easy updating.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
devops
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
AppImage packagingC++ build system
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate the AppImage build process in the repository, likely in CMake or packaging scripts. Look for where update metadata (e.g., .appstream file or update string) is defined. The issue suggests that the AppImage lacks update information, so the fix involves adding appropriate update metadata following the AppImage update specification. Check if any existing CI or build scripts need modification. After adding the metadata, verify that the update command works with the AppImageLauncher. Consider referring to the official AppImage update documentation.
Can't update AppImage · CoatiSoftware/Sourcetrail#1055 | Good First Issue