ipfs/kubo

New update mechanism for the webui

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#2,219 opened on Jan 19, 2016

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help wantedkind/enhancementtopic/webui

Description

  • Add a command to
    • fetch the latest version of the webui from the webui url,
    • pin it
  • Add a command to replace the current version with the new one available (this will be triggered by the user via an update button from the webui)

Contributor guide

Tech stack
go
Domain
full stack
Issue type
feature
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.
3-5 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.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Go programmingIPFS basicsWeb UI development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Investigate the existing webui directory in the kubo repository. Check if there is any prior implementation of version checking or updates. Look at the command structure in the Go codebase to understand how to add new commands. Review the webui's frontend code for potential integration points for an update button. Consider any existing discussion in the comments about preferred approaches.