Self-Host Browser (sh-browser)

Overview

Self-Host Browser (sh-browser) is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed for managing self-hosted applications. It provides functionalities to install, update, run, and manage applications hosted in Git repositories. It also supports configuring autostart settings and managing application directories.

Table of Contents

• Self-Host Browser (sh-browser)
  • Overview
  • Table of Contents
  • Installation
  • Usage
  • Configuration
    • Configuration File Structure
  • Features
  • Commands
    • Start
    • Manage Applications
    • Settings
  • Configuration Files
    • config.json
    • apps.json
  • Contributing
  • License

Installation

To install sh-browser globally, you can use either npm or yarn:

npm install sh-browser -g

or

yarn global add sh-browser

Usage

To start the Self-Host Browser, run:

npx sh-browser

This command will launch the CLI, allowing you to interact with the application menu, manage installed apps, and configure settings.

Configuration

sh-browser uses a config.json file to store configuration settings. The configuration file includes:

• downloadDirectory: The directory where applications will be downloaded.
• runAfterInstall: A boolean flag indicating whether applications should be run immediately after installation.

You can specify these settings during the first run of the application, or update them via the settings menu.

Configuration File Structure

{
  "downloadDirectory": "/path/to/directory",
  "runAfterInstall": true
}

Features

• Manage Applications: Install, update, run, and manage applications from Git repositories.
• Autostart Configuration: Enable or disable autostart for applications.
• Pagination and Search: Navigate through application lists with pagination and search functionality.
• Settings Management: Update configuration settings, including the download directory and autostart options.
• Clear Installed Apps: Remove all installed applications with a single command.

Commands

Start

npx sh-browser

Starts the application and opens the main menu.

Manage Applications

From the application menu, you can choose from the following actions for each application:

• Install: Clone the repository and install dependencies.
• Update: Pull the latest changes from the repository.
• Run: Execute the application.
• Enable Autostart: Set the application to start automatically on boot.
• Disable Autostart: Remove the application from the autostart list.

Settings

Access the settings menu to:

• Update Download Directory: Change the directory where applications are downloaded.
• Toggle Autostart: Enable or disable running applications immediately after installation.
• Clear Installed Apps: Remove all installed applications.

Configuration Files

config.json

The config.json file is used for storing configuration settings. Ensure this file is in the same directory as index.js.

apps.json

This file should be placed in the same directory as index.js and should include an array of applications you want to manage.

Example apps.json:

{
  "apps": [
    {
      "name": "MyApp",
      "description": "This is my application",
      "gitUrl": "https://github.com/yourusername/myapp.git",
      "installCommand": "npm install",
      "setupCommand": "npm run build",
      "startCommand": "npm start"
    }
  ]
}

Contributing

To contribute to sh-browser, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and test them thoroughly.
4. Submit a pull request with a detailed description of your changes.

License

sh-browser is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.