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Description
To support macOS users and provide a native installation experience, we need to build a .dmg installer for the WarpNet node. This will allow users to install and launch the application using standard macOS conventions, without requiring Homebrew, manual builds, or terminal usage.
Tasks:
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Build macOS binary:
- Cross-compile or build natively for
darwin/amd64anddarwin/arm64(Apple Silicon). - Optionally sign the binary with a developer certificate (for Gatekeeper support).
- Optional: notarize the binary for distribution outside the App Store.
- Cross-compile or build natively for
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Create
.appbundle:- Wrap the binary in a standard macOS
.appstructure (e.g.WarpNet.app), - Include
Info.plist, icon, and any assets (e.g. logo, config templates), - Use tools like
create-dmgordmgbuildto generate the final image.
- Wrap the binary in a standard macOS
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Generate
.dmgimage:- Create a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface (
WarpNet.app→/Applications), - Optionally include a README or setup instructions inside the DMG.
- Create a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface (
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Test and validate:
- Ensure the app runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs,
- Ensure permissions (network access, file access) are correctly set,
- Check for quarantine flags and Gatekeeper compatibility.
Example tools:
[create-dmg](https://github.com/create-dmg/create-dmg)(Bash-based, simple)dmgbuild(Python-based, highly customizable)appifyor manual.appfolder structure
Looking for contributors with experience in macOS packaging or notarization workflows.