oakmac/cuttle

package the Linux build as a .deb and .rpm

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#65 opened on Jan 23, 2015

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enhancementhelp wanted

Description

True story: I have been a full-time Linux user since around 2008 and have no idea how to do this.

Help wanted :)

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptshell
Domain
build system
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.
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.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
knowledge of .deb and .rpm packagingbasic shell scripting
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
First, examine the repository's build process by looking at package.json, Makefile, or any CI configuration files to understand how the Linux build is produced. Since the issue is from 2015 and no activity, check the current state of the project for any existing packaging scripts or related issues. Consider using tools like electron builder or node packager if the app is an Electron or Node.js project. Look for any documentation or comments in the codebase that describe the intended distribution format.