[circle-interpreter] Automate `.deb` packaging of `circle-interpreter` via GitHub Workflow

[shs-park]

Overview

Let's check the feasibility of this task.

What I have in my mind now is,

Automate .deb packaging of circle-interpreter via GitHub Workflow

Steps in the Github Workflow

1. Build circle-interpreter binary

   • Use existing build logic inside ONE to compile the circle-interpreter binary.

2. Package into .deb format

   • Manually copy the built binary into packaging root (e.g., usr/bin/) before invoking debuild.

3. Publish the .deb file

   • Upload generated .deb and its related files to Launchpad for public access.
   • NOTE: Launchpad upload should be done manually, as GPG key handling within GitHub Actions is insecure.
     • Maybe we can handle GPG private key in the workflow's input field, so that only one who has private key can trigger this workflow.

Originally posted by @shs-park in #14669

[shs-park]

After resetting the nnfw Launchpad account, an error page appeared as follows:
I've sent an email to the feedback@launchpad.net and isd-support@canonical.com and waiting for the response.
Until then, I will test with my account.

[shs-park]

I was able to generate Debian files using the debuild -S -sa command.
The generated package doesn't include any source code, but it only contains the runnable binary and related library files.

-rw-r--r--  1 shpark shpark 1.4K Apr 24 18:10 circle-interpreter_1.30.0.dsc
-rw-r--r--  1 shpark shpark 3.4M Apr 24 18:10 circle-interpreter_1.30.0.tar.xz
-rw-r--r--  1 shpark shpark 1.8K Apr 24 18:10 circle-interpreter_1.30.0_source.build
-rw-r--r--  1 shpark shpark 7.8K Apr 24 18:10 circle-interpreter_1.30.0_source.buildinfo
-rw-r--r--  1 shpark shpark 2.0K Apr 24 18:10 circle-interpreter_1.30.0_source.changes

[shs-park]

Something is done!?

Accepted:
 OK: circle-interpreter_1.30.0.tar.xz
 OK: circle-interpreter_1.30.0.dsc
     -> Component: main Section: devel

circle-interpreter (1.30.0) focal; urgency=low

  * First circle-interpreter Debian package release for developers.

-- 
https://launchpad.net/~circletools/+archive/ubuntu/nightly
You are receiving this email because you made this upload.

[shs-park]

Build on Launchpad failed.
Let's findout why..

dpkg-buildpackage
-----------------

Command: dpkg-buildpackage -us -uc -mLaunchpad Build Daemon <buildd@lcy02-amd64-082.buildd> -b -rfakeroot
dpkg-buildpackage: info: source package circle-interpreter
dpkg-buildpackage: info: source version 1.30.0
dpkg-buildpackage: info: source distribution focal
 dpkg-source --before-build .
dpkg-buildpackage: info: host architecture amd64
 fakeroot debian/rules clean
dh clean
   debian/rules override_dh_auto_clean
make[1]: Entering directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
# Nothing to clean
true
make[1]: Leaving directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
   dh_clean
 debian/rules build
make: 'build' is up to date.
 fakeroot debian/rules binary
dh binary
   dh_update_autotools_config
   dh_autoreconf
   debian/rules override_dh_auto_configure
make[1]: Entering directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
# No configure step needed
true
make[1]: Leaving directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
   debian/rules override_dh_auto_build
make[1]: Entering directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
# No build step needed
true
make[1]: Leaving directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
   debian/rules override_dh_auto_test
make[1]: Entering directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
# No test step needed
true
make[1]: Leaving directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
   create-stamp debian/debhelper-build-stamp
   dh_testroot
   dh_prep
   debian/rules override_dh_auto_install
make[1]: Entering directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
# copy the bin file
mkdir -p /<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/debian/tmp/bin
cp /<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/build/debian.install/bin/circle-interpreter /<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/debian/tmp/bin/
# copy the lib files
mkdir -p /<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/debian/tmp/lib
cp /<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/build/debian.install/lib/libloco.so /<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/debian/tmp/lib/
cp: cannot stat '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>/build/debian.install/lib/libloco.so': No such file or directory
make[1]: *** [debian/rules:32: override_dh_auto_install] Error 1
make[1]: Leaving directory '/<<PKGBUILDDIR>>'
make: *** [debian/rules:7: binary] Error 2
dpkg-buildpackage: error: fakeroot debian/rules binary subprocess returned exit status 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Build finished at 2025-04-24T12:27:47Z

Finished
--------

[seanshpark]

an error page appeared as follows:

I also recall I got this oops, when my account was created, and I think logon was OK after a few days...

[shs-park]

Build on Launchpad succeeded.

[shs-park]

It is working to install from apt now.

shpark@Ubuntu-2004-test:~$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:circletools/nightly

 More info: https://launchpad.net/~circletools/+archive/ubuntu/nightly
Press [ENTER] to continue or Ctrl-c to cancel adding it.

...
Get:10 http://ppa.launchpad.net/circletools/nightly/ubuntu focal/main amd64 Packages [508 B]
...

Fetched 19.5 MB in 5s (4146 kB/s)
Reading package lists... Done

shpark@Ubuntu-2004-test:~$ sudo apt update
...
Hit:6 http://ppa.launchpad.net/circletools/nightly/ubuntu focal InRelease
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
4 packages can be upgraded. Run 'apt list --upgradable' to see them.

shpark@Ubuntu-2004-test:~$ sudo apt install circle-interpreter
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  circle-interpreter
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 4 not upgraded.
Need to get 970 kB of archives.
After this operation, 5255 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://ppa.launchpad.net/circletools/nightly/ubuntu focal/main amd64 circle-interpreter amd64 1.30.0~20250424.2227 [970 kB]
Fetched 970 kB in 3s (323 kB/s)
Selecting previously unselected package circle-interpreter.
(Reading database ... 39203 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../circle-interpreter_1.30.0~20250424.2227_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking circle-interpreter (1.30.0~20250424.2227) ...
Setting up circle-interpreter (1.30.0~20250424.2227) ...

shpark@Ubuntu-2004-test:~$ circle-interpreter --version
circle-interpreter version 1.30.0
Copyright (c) 2020-2025 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0
https://github.com/Samsung/ONE

[shs-park]

Now, let's make the github workflow for releasing circle-interpreter debian package.

[shs-park]

I got this email from Canonical Login Support.
It seems we need some time to get this resolved. 😭

--------- Original Message ---------

Sender : shanepelletier <login-support@canonical.com>
Date : 2025-04-25 21:56 (GMT+9)
Title : [Ubuntu Single Sign-On #110241] OOPS-dfb2b475123630093d5b3a991438afdf
 
Hi there,

According to the records I have access to, everything seems to be in order
on the Ubuntu One SSO side of things (the account has an email address and
username associated with it). This problem can likely be solved more
efficiently by the Launchpad team, so I have moved this ticket into their
queue.

- Shane

[shs-park]

Hooray🎉
Now we can use nnfw account for Launchpad.

--------- Original Message ---------

Sender : Simone Pelosi <feedback@launchpad.net>
Date : 2025-04-29 19:00 (GMT+9)
Title : [Launchpad Feedback #110241] Resolved: OOPS-dfb2b475123630093d5b3a991438afdf
 
According to our records, your request has been resolved. If you have any
further questions or concerns, please respond to this message.

[shs-park]

Who Can Trigger the Package Release?

Would it be okay to allow anyone to trigger the workflow that publishes the circle-interpreter Debian package?
Or should we add an approval step in the workflow that requires someone’s permission?

[shs-park]

How to Notify a Successful Launchpad Upload?

What’s the best way to notify when a Debian package is successfully uploaded to Launchpad?

Possible solutions:

• Automatically create a PR that reflects the updated changelog
• Add a changelog note to existing issue