fd package for Ubuntu

[sharkdp]

It would be great if we had an easy way to install fd on Ubuntu (or maybe even provide a package for all Debian-based distributions?).

I'm not familiar with creating own .deb packages and the ecosystem around PPAs, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

[danielpclark]

.deb packages are very involved. Ubuntu supports a much easier to make lightweight package distribution system through snap.

[tmccombs]

I could help out with this. At least with creating a deb. I don't have any experience with publishing to a PPA though.

[sharkdp]

@danielpclark Never heard of snap, but if that's something that's easily available (also on older Ubuntu versions?), that might be an alternative option.

@tmccombs Sounds great!

[sharkdp]

Just for reference, thanks to @tmccombs help, we have *.deb packages for the v6.1.0 release (and every forthcoming release).

What would be logical next steps to make this even more convenient for Ubuntu users?

Set up a PPA?

As a long term goal, get into the official repositories? :smile:

In any case, I should add a new "Ubuntu" section in the README install instructions.

[wsandin]

Would you be interested in a RPM, FreeBSD package or similar too?

[sharkdp]

Would you be interested in a RPM, FreeBSD package or similar too?

• On FreeBSD, fd can be installed via portmaster already (see README) - is there something else that is needed?
• An RPM package would be great!

[matrixik]

Snaps are build automatically
https://docs.snapcraft.io/build-snaps/ci-integration
ripgrep config for it: https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/snapcraft.yaml