4 releases (1 stable)
1.0.0 | Oct 19, 2024 |
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0.2.1 | Oct 6, 2024 |
0.2.0 | Oct 6, 2024 |
0.1.0 | Oct 4, 2024 |
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Takecrate
Rust library for adding installer functionality to standalone binaries.
This crate enables CLI applications to be distributed as standalone binaries that can install and uninstall themselves.
Quick start
let app_id = AppId::new("com.example.my-app").unwrap();
let manifest = PackageManifest::new(&app_id).with_self_exe().unwrap();
if exe_name.ends_with("_installer") {
takecrate::install_interactive(&manifest).unwrap();
}
Features
This crate aims to be a safe and easy way for users to use binaries by automating the file copying and search path modification.
Supported OS families: unix (macOS and Linux), windows.
In addition, notable quality of life features include:
- Including files bundled beside the binary.
- Option for installing for the current user or for all users.
Contributing & support
License
Copyright 2024 Christopher Foo. Licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Dependencies
~3–14MB
~194K SLoC