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134 changes: 132 additions & 2 deletions .github/workflows/publish.yml
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Expand Up @@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ jobs:
tag: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.tag }}
title: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.title }}
prerelease: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.prerelease }}
nightly: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.nightly }}
steps:
- name: Check Branch
run: |
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -43,9 +44,16 @@ jobs:
PRERELEASE=true
fi

if [ "$TAG" = "nightly" ]; then
NIGHTLY=true
else
NIGHTLY=false
fi

echo "tag=$TAG" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "title=$TITLE" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "prerelease=$PRERELEASE" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "nightly=$NIGHTLY" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT

- name: Set Up JDK 21 (Temurin)
uses: actions/setup-java@v5
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -106,12 +114,134 @@ jobs:
https://api.github.com/repos/${{ github.repository }}/git/refs \
-d '{"ref":"refs/tags/${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.tag }}","sha":"${{ github.sha }}"}'

- name: Publish Release
- name: Publish Release (Nightly)
if: needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.nightly == 'true'
uses: softprops/action-gh-release@e798e6a1ede8d07b74ac4cdac6bdfa4cc1653907
with:
tag_name: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.tag }}
name: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.title }}
prerelease: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.prerelease }}
prerelease: false
body: |
This is the **latest nightly build of PowerNukkitX**, built automatically from the latest source.
(_Please note that the date on GitHub might appear outdated due to certain limitations._)
**Corresponding commit:** <https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/commit/${{ github.sha }}>

> [!NOTE]
> Nightly builds are updated on every push and may be unstable or contain untested features. The tag remains the same but the assets below are replaced on every push.
> If you encounter any issues, please report them on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/apwd7uauZg) or in the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/issues) tab.

### How to Update
To update to the latest nightly build, follow these steps:
1. Download the `powernukkitx.jar` file from the assets below.
2. Replace the `powernukkitx.jar` file in your server's directory with the new one.
3. Restart your server.
4. Enjoy the latest features and bug fixes!

Thank you for helping us improve PowerNukkitX ⭐
files: build/powernukkitx.jar
env:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

- name: Publish Release (Latest Snapshot)
if: needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.prerelease == 'false' && needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.nightly == 'false'
uses: softprops/action-gh-release@e798e6a1ede8d07b74ac4cdac6bdfa4cc1653907
with:
tag_name: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.tag }}
name: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.title }}
prerelease: false
body: |
This is the **latest version of PowerNukkitX**, built from the latest source.
(_Please note that the date on GitHub might appear outdated due to certain limitations._)
**Corresponding commit:** <https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/commit/${{ github.sha }}>

> [!NOTE]
> If you encounter any issues, please report them directly on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/apwd7uauZg) or in the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/issues) tab.

### How to Update
To update to the latest version, follow these steps:
1. Download the `powernukkitx.jar` file from the assets below.
2. Replace the `powernukkitx.jar` file in your server's directory with the new one.
3. Restart your server.
4. Enjoy the latest features and bug fixes!

Thank you for using PowerNukkitX ⭐
files: build/powernukkitx.jar
env:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

- name: Publish Release (Versioned Prerelease)
if: needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.prerelease == 'true'
uses: softprops/action-gh-release@e798e6a1ede8d07b74ac4cdac6bdfa4cc1653907
with:
tag_name: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.tag }}
name: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.title }}
prerelease: true
body: |
This is an older build of PowerNukkitX, built from the `${{ github.ref_name }}` branch.
(_Please note that the date on GitHub might appear outdated due to certain limitations._)
**Corresponding commit:** <https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/commit/${{ github.sha }}>

> [!NOTE]
> If you encounter any issues, please report them on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/apwd7uauZg) or in the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/issues) tab.

### How to Install
1. Download the `powernukkitx.jar` file from the assets below.
2. Replace the `powernukkitx.jar` file in your server's directory with the new one.
3. Restart your server.

Thank you for using PowerNukkitX ⭐
files: build/powernukkitx.jar
env:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

- name: Check if Newer Release Exists & Mark Outdated
if: needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.prerelease == 'true'
env:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
CURRENT_TAG: ${{ needs.build-publish-maven.outputs.tag }}
run: |
# Get the latest non-prerelease release
latest=$(curl -s \
-H "Authorization: token $GITHUB_TOKEN" \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
"https://api.github.com/repos/${{ github.repository }}/releases/latest")

latest_tag=$(echo "$latest" | jq -r '.tag_name')

# If a newer latest release exists, mark this one as outdated
if [ "$latest_tag" != "$CURRENT_TAG" ] && [ "$latest_tag" != "null" ]; then
echo "Newer release ($latest_tag) exists. Marking $CURRENT_TAG as outdated."

our_release=$(curl -s \
-H "Authorization: token $GITHUB_TOKEN" \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
"https://api.github.com/repos/${{ github.repository }}/releases/tags/$CURRENT_TAG")

our_id=$(echo "$our_release" | jq -r '.id')
our_body=$(echo "$our_release" | jq -r '.body')

# Skip if already marked outdated
if echo "$our_body" | grep -q "superseded by"; then
echo "Already marked as outdated, skipping."
exit 0
fi

OUTDATED_PREFIX="> [!WARNING]
> This release (\`$CURRENT_TAG\`) has been superseded by [\`$latest_tag\`](https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/releases/tag/$latest_tag). It was updated after a newer version was already available and is kept for archival or critical fix purposes only.
> We recommend using the [latest snapshot](https://github.com/${{ github.repository }}/releases/latest) for the most up-to-date build.

---
"
NEW_BODY="${OUTDATED_PREFIX}${our_body}"

curl -s -o /dev/null \
-X PATCH \
-H "Authorization: token $GITHUB_TOKEN" \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
"https://api.github.com/repos/${{ github.repository }}/releases/$our_id" \
-d "$(jq -n --arg body "$NEW_BODY" '{body: $body}')"

echo "Marked $CURRENT_TAG as outdated (superseded by $latest_tag)."
else
echo "No newer release found. $CURRENT_TAG is current, skipping."
fi
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