Backup extensions installers (~ 27 GB)

[ghost]

Currently master branch include only catalog, but there NO any archived *.xpi.

Is it possible also backup all *.xpi packages? It's look like total size of all extensions should be ~ 27 GB.

NOTE

Only 2 weeks left before AMO will remove all *.xpi(XUL) extension packages!

• https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/08/21/timeline-for-disabling-legacy-firefox-add-ons/

Deadline: October 1, 2018

NOTE: After September 5, 2018 submission of updated add-ons to official AMO dissabled!

[JustOff]

Thanks, I'm aware of this; the first mirror is already created and is in the testing state.

[Bfgeshka]

I wonder if addon collection can be uploaded to archive.org, those guys are pretty good at preserving.

[JustOff]

@Bfgeshka, it's not so simple, but I have some idea I'm going to try when we have the mirror up and running.

[Tallefer]

Wow, archive.org is (potentially) an excellent option! @Bfgeshka , thanks for suggestion!
In the first days of this repo, I was thinking about posting a long detailed list of different possible options, primarily about storage organizing, and also about distribution schemes. But then my hardware had failed me. -_-
Still, the timer is ticking and I should ask: @JustOff , what do you think about making a torrent? Apart from using Archive.org (probably the best option as a second mirror) this is the most reliable storage option for such a task IMO.

[krisu5]

@Tallefer After uploading files to Archive.org, it creates torrent automatically for the archive.

[tyaremco]

@JustOff does the mirror contain installers for all versions of an addon, or just the most recent?

[JustOff]

@tyaremco, it will have all versions currently listed in ca-archive.

[ghost]

Hello,

What's the current situation for this ? I backed up the ones I was using but I'd like to know if you guys sorted it out. (aka Archive Everything !!)

Thanks

[JustOff]

Everything will happen in due time.

[grahamperrin]

Deadline: September 5, 2018

That was for submissions for new legacy add-on versions.

From the blog post:

All legacy add-on versions will be disabled in early October, 2018.

[ghost]

That was for submissions for new legacy add-on versions.

OK. Header of this issue updated:

Deadline: October 1, 2018

[ghost]

Deadline: October 1, 2018

October 1 coming in 1 day. Any news, @JustOff?

[grahamperrin]

Early October, not necessarily tomorrow. The issue is not yet mile-stoned, keep an eye on these three:

• https://github.com/mozilla/addons-server/milestone/129
• https://github.com/mozilla/addons-server/milestone/130
• https://github.com/mozilla/addons-server/milestone/131

Generally, for the legacy front end:

• https://github.com/mozilla/addons-server/labels/component%3A%20legacy%20frontend

[JustOff]

Resolved by CAA 1.2.0.