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I'm trying to add a program that uses Python to the AUR. The app has no build script, and the main program uses files from other places in the repo directory. Should I just copy the repo files verbatim to the install directory and create a desktop file that runs the Python file?

If it helps, I'm trying to port the Mynah XMPP client.

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[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I have a Python script without any build scripts on AUR too. If you want have a look, it simply copies (with install command) to /usr/bin. In my case its a commandline application, so there is no need for a desktop file. But for a GUI tool I would add a desktop file too.

I’m trying to port the Mynah XMPP client.

I don't think creating an installer script can be called a "port", unless you are making changes to adapt to a specific environment. I would clarify this in the post description, as this is not really a port, but just creating an installer. Otherwise one might get confused.

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Note, in case you want to use the repository https://codeberg.org/0x7700e6/Mynah directly, they specifically state in the README that the repository is no longer updated and may be removed in the future:

This repository will no longer be updated in any capacity and may be removed at any time.

[–] Edie@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They link to the new repo in the same paragraph

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Which does not invalidate my point. That's a new different repo. I said this specific repository will be removed in future.

[–] Edie@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The repo has just been moved to a different host. I dont see why op wouldnt use the new repo.