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Feature Request - use pkgconfig to detect build dependencies

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#450 opened on Sep 15, 2019

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Description

Currently configure assumes that all build dependencies are located in a fixed set of locations. Ideally use pkgconfig (which is needed for gtk anyway) to detect the dependencies so arbitrary dependency locations are supported.

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Research direction
Modify the configure script to use pkg config to locate dependencies (e.g., OpenSSL, libssh) instead of hardcoded paths. Test with different dependency locations.
Tech stack
c
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
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Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
pkg configautotools
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50