1-click download for the latest release of a GitHub repository

Re:1-click download for the latest release of a GitHub repos... by segbedji on Tuesday September 13, 2022 @09:51AM (#32824270)

I create this little tool yesterday, initially for personal use, but thought it could help others if I make it public.

It basically allows to download the zip for the latest release (if it exists) on a GitHub repository.

At my work, I didn't want to download that zip every time I release a new software version and send it to my manager and colleagues. Now I just send them a unique link, and they'll always directly get the up-to-date zip.

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Re:1-click download for the latest release of a GitHub repos... by behnamoh on Tuesday September 13, 2022 @09:59AM (#32824376)

What if there are multiple latest releases for different OS's/chips? Also, would be could to turn it into an open-source Chrome extension!

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Re:1-click download for the latest release of a GitHub repos... by segbedji on Tuesday September 13, 2022 @10:07AM (#32824463)

> What if there are multiple latest releases for different OS's/chips?

Yep, that would be interesting to add. It can be done easily by adding a new parameter to the URL and the form.

> Also, would be could to turn it into an open-source Chrome extension!

I haven't thought about that. How would it work? By adding the repo URL in the extension windows, or just one click download when you're on the repo page?

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Re:1-click download for the latest release of a GitHub repos... by behnamoh on Tuesday September 13, 2022 @12:58PM (#32826977)

More like by clicking the plugin icon when we’re on GH repo page.

If it can infer the OS and system architecture, perhaps or could even find the right release automatically.

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