vaxp_updater is the official application and update manager for the VAXP-OS system. It is designed to be lightweight, fast, and fully integrated with the VAXPDE desktop environment, providing a seamless user experience for managing all VAXP applications.
The application is built using Flutter and follows VAXPDE's visual identity (glass-like dark theme).
- System Discovery: Displays a list of all available VAXP system applications.
- Status Management: Shows the status of each application (Installed, Not Installed, or Update Available).
- One-Click Installation: Enables direct installation of new applications (like
VaxManager) directly from the interface. - Changelog Display: Shows a confirmation popup including the changelog before starting installation.
- Application Updates: Provides "Check for Update" buttons to check and update installed applications to the latest version.
- Native System Integration:
- Uses
polkit(PolicyKit) to securely request authentication (user password) before making system changes. - Uses
aptin the background to properly handle installation and updating of.debpackages.
- Uses
- Immediate Feedback: Displays clear notifications (Snackbar) upon operation success or failure.
The primary goal of vaxp_updater is to provide a centralized and trusted "store" or "control center" to ensure VAXP-OS users can easily obtain the latest applications, security updates, and fixes for the VAXP system.
To function properly, vaxp_updater requires the following components in the system:
flutter(Linux Desktop)apt(for package management)polkit(for authentication management)
vaxp_updater is an essential part of the VAXP-OS system and comes pre-installed. It can also be manually installed via the official .deb package.
sudo apt install ./vaxp_updater_v0.1.0.deb