Ipkg Feed Generator v1.0

Jason Robitaille · 05/12/2011, 06:52 PM

This started out as a personal project, but I figured I'd release it publicly as I know a lot of people could find this handy.

It's a very basic and very fast java program that creates ipkg feeds, for use by programs like WOSQI and Preware.

Just put the jar file in a directory with the ipk files. Then run the jar and a it'll generate proper "Packages" and "Packages.gz" files.

No interface or configuration needed. Just run it and within seconds the feed files will be generated. It's just that simple

One great usage is putting ipk files in a Dropbox public folder. Just run the jar from inside that folder and you'll have your own personal feed for use in WOSQI and Preware.

Oh, and on a technical side, for those curious, it looks through the ipk's control file for the package info, and if it's detected that the ipk was made via palm-package, then it'll parse the appinfo.json to fill in any missing information.

Download Here

Project is MIT open source licensed, available at ipkg-feed-generator - Ipkg Feed Generator - Google Project Hosting

Change Log
v1.0.0 - May 12, 2011
- Initial release

Cantaffordit · 05/12/2011, 07:03 PM

Very cool! Why hasn't Palm hired you yet?

Garrett92C · 05/12/2011, 07:34 PM

Thanks Jason!

Garrett92C · 05/12/2011, 07:44 PM

Just set up my own feed on my webhost, added it to Preware, downloaded and installed my own patch (packaged as ipk).

This will make things so much easier!

huladaddy · 05/12/2011, 09:33 PM

Jason, this is great.

I have been looking for a solution to easily install apps from my PC to my Pre, without a usb cable. The cloud-service apps (i.e. dropboxify, zumodrive, etc.) all seem to require that you first download the app to the device, then hunt it down with Internalz to install.

This looks like a better alternative. By the way, any progress with your dropbox app, or has that fallen by the wayside?

GMTesta · 05/12/2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrett92C

Just set up my own feed on my webhost, added it to Preware, downloaded and installed my own patch (packaged as ipk).

This will make things so much easier!

How do you setup your own feed to use with preware? I'm trying to setup a private beta test and I would like to give my testers a custom feed so they can update via preware.

Garrett92C · 05/12/2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTesta

How do you setup your own feed to use with preware? I'm trying to setup a private beta test and I would like to give my testers a custom feed so they can update via preware.

I made a folder on my PC with one of my patch IPKs and IpkgfeedGenerator.jar. I ran Jason's jar and it made two new files (Packages and Packages.gz).

I made a new folder on my webhost and uploaded those two Packages files and my patch ipk. Let's say they're in

Code:

http://webos.choorp.com/feed/

In Preware, I added this new feed:
Name: garrett
URL:

Code:

http://webos.choorp.com/feed

Is Compressed: Yes

I don't think the name you use matters... lol

_patrickc_ · 05/13/2011, 01:10 PM

Thanks Jay!!

rwhitby · 05/13/2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrett92C

I don't think the name you use matters...

You will want it to be unique.

Some people name their testing feeds the same as the main feeds and then submit bogus error reports about things not being in the feeds cause they've clobbered the main feed by overwriting it with the testing feed contents.

-- Rod

_patrickc_ · 05/13/2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwhitby

You will want it to be unique.

Some people name their testing feeds the same as the main feeds and then submit bogus error reports about things not being in the feeds cause they've clobbered the main feed by overwriting it with the testing feed contents.

-- Rod

Name being? Link?

DMeister · 05/14/2011, 02:01 PM

Hi Jason... I've just add my feed on dropbox, but Preware doesn't want see it!!! What is the link for preware? ex. "http//dl.dropbox.com/u/******/feed" ???

EDIT: Just solve!

rsanchez1 · 08/25/2011, 01:09 PM

Hey Jason, had a few questions. How do you set a description that would show up when you browse the app in Preware? Also, is there a way to set the feed so some apps are only available for the Touchpad in Preware, sort of how some packages say it's not available for 2.1?

rwhitby · 08/25/2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsanchez1

Hey Jason, had a few questions. How do you set a description that would show up when you browse the app in Preware? Also, is there a way to set the feed so some apps are only available for the Touchpad in Preware, sort of how some packages say it's not available for 2.1?

Preware has MinWebOSVersion, MaxWebOSVersion and DeviceCompatibility support in the package metadata.

-- Rod

rsanchez1 · 08/27/2011, 10:49 PM

Cool, thanks Rod.

kayphoonstar · 09/19/2012, 03:24 PM

I just wanted to bump this thread to point out that this little utility is becoming more and more handy to me as some apps become hard to find when restoring from Preware's saved packages list.

Thanks!

eblade · 09/20/2012, 02:21 AM

This could be a very handy program indeed.

-- Sent from my TouchPad using Communities

Grabber5.0 · 10/01/2012, 02:48 PM

Funny I've been looking for this for over two years (June 2010) and somehow missed this thread! Someone just linked to it in the TouchPlayer thread.

05/12/2011, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Robitaille Legend Posts: 3,881	Ipkg Feed Generator v1.0 This started out as a personal project, but I figured I'd release it publicly as I know a lot of people could find this handy. It's a very basic and very fast java program that creates ipkg feeds, for use by programs like WOSQI and Preware. Just put the jar file in a directory with the ipk files. Then run the jar and a it'll generate proper "Packages" and "Packages.gz" files. No interface or configuration needed. Just run it and within seconds the feed files will be generated. It's just that simple One great usage is putting ipk files in a Dropbox public folder. Just run the jar from inside that folder and you'll have your own personal feed for use in WOSQI and Preware. Oh, and on a technical side, for those curious, it looks through the ipk's control file for the package info, and if it's detected that the ipk was made via palm-package, then it'll parse the appinfo.json to fill in any missing information. Download Here Project is MIT open source licensed, available at ipkg-feed-generator - Ipkg Feed Generator - Google Project Hosting Change Log v1.0.0 - May 12, 2011 - Initial release __________________ If you've liked my software, please consider to towards future development. Developer of many apps such as: WebOS Quick Install, WebOS Theme Builder, Ipk Packager, Unified Diff Creator, Internalz Pro, ComicShelf HD, LED Torch, over 70 patches and more. @JayCanuck @CanuckCoding Facebook
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