appimage-installer

Version 1.0.0 – Initial Release

This first release of AppImage Installer introduces a fully automated Bash script designed to simplify the installation of AppImage applications on Linux. Key features include:

Automated Extraction:
Extracts the embedded .desktop file and icon from an AppImage, ensuring seamless integration with your desktop environment.

Customizable Installation:
Copies the AppImage executable to a user-defined directory (default: ~/bin) and installs the icon into the standard icons directory (~/.local/share/icons).

Desktop Integration:
Creates a desktop entry in ~/.local/share/applications, making the installed application accessible through your system’s application menu.

Dry-Run & Debug Modes:
Offers a dry-run option to simulate the installation process without making changes and a debug mode for verbose output to aid troubleshooting.

Robust Error Handling & Dependency Checks:
Implements best practices using set -euo pipefail, dependency validation, and proper cleanup of temporary files.

This release lays the foundation for future enhancements and contributions. Feedback, bug reports, and feature requests are highly encouraged to help evolve the tool further.