Installation Simulation Mode

[mikejmorgan-ai]

Description

Dry-run mode to simulate installations without making changes.

Requirements

• Simulate installation process
• Show what would be installed
• Predict disk space usage
• Show configuration changes
• Identify potential issues
• Export simulation reports

Acceptance Criteria

• Dry-run installation mode
• Show all planned changes
• Disk space prediction
• Configuration preview
• Issue prediction
• Simulation reports
• Unit tests included (>80% coverage)
• Documentation with simulation examples

Example Usage

$ cortex install docker --simulate
🔍 Simulation mode: No changes will be made

Would install:
   - docker-ce 24.0.7 (85 MB)
   - containerd 1.7.3 (45 MB)
   - docker-compose 2.23.0 (12 MB)
   
Total download: 142 MB
Disk space required: 450 MB
Disk space available: 120 GB ✓

Would modify:
   - /etc/docker/daemon.json (new file)
   - /etc/group (add docker group)
   
Potential issues: None detected

Skills: Python, simulation, predictive analysis
Bounty: $25 upon merge
Priority: Medium

[mikejmorgan-ai]

🎯 Closing for MVP Focus

This issue is being closed to help the team focus on MVP-critical features (#1-45).

This is NOT abandoned - it's an important feature we'll revisit after MVP completion.

Timeline:

• Now (Nov-Dec 2024): Focus on MVP (Issues Build LLM integration layer for command interpretation #1-45)
• January 2025: Reopen post-MVP features
• February 2025: Seed funding round

Want to work on this anyway?
Comment below and we can discuss! We're always open to great contributions.

Tracking: Labeled as post-mvp for easy filtering when we reopen.

Thanks for understanding! 🚀

— Mike (@mikejmorgan-ai)

[mikejmorgan-ai]

Reopening for MVP - Simulation mode needed

[Sahilbhatane]

attempting as dry-run command already is implemented just need changes as issue needs.