Does this skill help with macOS notarization?

Yes, it provides specific workflows and best practices for handling code signing and the notarization process required for macOS distribution.

Can I use this for Microsoft Store and Mac App Store submissions?

Absolutely. The skill includes guidance for packaging apps specifically for MAS, the Microsoft Store, and Linux platforms like Snapcraft.

Does it support CI/CD integration?

Yes, it helps you build automated release workflows for platforms like GitHub Actions to ensure consistent packaging and deployment.

How does it handle automated updates?

It leverages electron-updater to configure secure update servers, manage versioning, and implement delta updates to minimize download sizes for users.

Electron Distribution & Auto-Update

Name: Electron Distribution & Auto-Update
Author: daishiman

bydaishiman

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the packaging, code signing, and automated update delivery for Electron applications across all major platforms.

About

This skill provides specialized guidance for the complex process of Electron application distribution. It helps developers configure electron-builder and electron-updater, manage rigorous code signing requirements for macOS and Windows, and facilitate deployment to app stores like the Mac App Store (MAS) and Microsoft Store. By implementing established best practices and CI/CD release patterns, it ensures desktop applications are secure, version-controlled, and updated automatically with minimal manual overhead.

Key Features

App store submission support for MAS, Microsoft Store, and Snapcraft
Seamless auto-update implementation using electron-updater and delta updates
CI/CD workflow integration for automated and consistent release cycles
Multi-platform packaging with electron-builder for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Comprehensive code signing and notarization guidance for secure distribution
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing a secure automated update feature with Semantic Versioning
Setting up cross-platform builds and code signing for a new Electron project
Automating the release process using GitHub Actions for multi-platform binaries

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Key Features

App store submission support for MAS, Microsoft Store, and Snapcraft
Seamless auto-update implementation using electron-updater and delta updates
CI/CD workflow integration for automated and consistent release cycles
Multi-platform packaging with electron-builder for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Comprehensive code signing and notarization guidance for secure distribution
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing a secure automated update feature with Semantic Versioning
Setting up cross-platform builds and code signing for a new Electron project
Automating the release process using GitHub Actions for multi-platform binaries