Add GitHub Actions workflow to build Flatpak packages#85
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Add GitHub Actions workflow to build Flatpak packages#85
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Add GitHub Actions workflow to build Flatpak packages
Oct 29, 2025
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Adds automated Flatpak build support for xDEX-UI using GitHub Actions.
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.github/workflows/build-flatpak.yml: Workflow that generates offline npm sources using flatpak-node-generator, builds the Flatpak with flatpak-builder, and uploads the artifact. Triggers on push to master, PRs, tags, and manual dispatch.com.xdex.ui.yml: Flatpak manifest using org.electronjs.Electron2.BaseApp and Node.js 18 SDK extension. Handles the dual package-lock.json structure (root + src/) for offline builds.com.xdex.ui.desktop: Standard desktop entry file for launcher integration.com.xdex.ui.metainfo.xml: AppStream metadata with screenshots, descriptions, and release information. Validated with appstreamcli.FLATPAK.md: Build documentation for both CI and local development.Key Details
The workflow merges npm sources from both
package-lock.jsonandsrc/package-lock.json(~1300 sources total) to enable offline Flatpak builds. The manifest preserves the existing prebuild workflow (rsync, minification, nested npm installs) and packages the electron-builder output.Explicit
contents: readpermissions set for workflow security compliance.Original prompt
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