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Updated CI/CD documentation and workflow to generate only ZIP portable versions for Windows, removing MSI installer support. Deleted setup.py and setup-ffmpeg.py scripts for MSI builds, and refactored workflow to use cx_Freeze CLI for ZIP packaging. Documentation and artifact instructions now reflect ZIP-only distribution.
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# YTSage CI/CD Workflow
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This repository uses GitHub Actions to automatically build and release YTSage for Windows when version tags are pushed.
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## How It Works
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### Trigger
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The workflow is triggered when you push a git tag that starts with `v` (e.g., `v4.8.0`, `v4.9.1`).
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### Build Process
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1. **Setup**: Uses Python 3.12.10 on Windows
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2. **Builds**: Creates both Standard and FFmpeg versions
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3. **Packages**: Generates ZIP portable versions only (no MSI)
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4. **Release**: Creates a draft GitHub release with all artifacts
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## Usage
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### Creating a Release
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1. **Update version** in your source code if needed
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2. **Commit your changes**:
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```bash
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git add .
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git commit -m "Release v4.8.0"
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```
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3. **Create and push a tag**:
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```bash
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git tag v4.8.0
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git push origin v4.8.0
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```
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4. **Watch the action**: Go to Actions tab in GitHub to monitor progress
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5. **Review draft release**: Once complete, check the Releases section for the draft
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### Release Artifacts
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The workflow creates the following files:
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- `YTSage-v<version>.zip` - Standard portable version
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- `YTSage-v<version>-ffmpeg.zip` - FFmpeg bundle portable
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### Release Notes
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Automatic release notes are generated including:
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- Download links and descriptions
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- Installation instructions
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- System requirements
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- Feature highlights
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## Workflow Features
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### Automatic Version Detection
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- Extracts version from git tag (removes 'v' prefix)
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- Names all artifacts consistently (ZIPs)
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### Caching
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- Python dependencies are cached to speed up builds
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- Virtual environment is cached between runs
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### Error Handling
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- Comprehensive error checking at each step
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- Detailed logging for troubleshooting
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- Artifact verification before upload
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### Security
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- Uses official GitHub Actions
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- No external dependencies
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- Secure token handling
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## Manual Intervention
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### After Workflow Completion
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1. **Review the draft release** in GitHub
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2. **Test the artifacts** if needed
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3. **Edit release notes** if desired
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4. **Publish the release** when ready
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### Troubleshooting
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If the workflow fails:
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1. Check the Actions logs for error details
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2. Ensure all required files are present
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3. Verify the tag format is correct (`v*`)
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4. Check that dependencies are properly listed
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## Configuration
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### Modifying the Workflow
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The workflow file is located at `.github/workflows/build-windows.yml`.
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Key configuration options:
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- `PYTHON_VERSION`: Python version to use
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- Artifact naming patterns
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- Release note templates
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### Adding New Build Types
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To add new platform packages (e.g., .dmg for macOS, .deb for Linux):
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1. Add separate jobs in `.github/workflows/build-windows.yml` (or a new workflow) targeting the OS (macos-latest, ubuntu-latest).
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2. Build the executable with cx_Freeze or PyInstaller for that platform.
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3. Package the build output (e.g., create DMG on macOS, DEB on Ubuntu) using platform tools.
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4. Upload the artifacts and include them in the release.
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## Notes
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- The workflow only runs on Windows
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- All builds use cx_Freeze for packaging
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- FFmpeg binaries are expected in standard locations
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- Draft releases allow for review before publication
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## Example Tag Commands
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```bash
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# For a new release
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git tag v4.8.0
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git push origin v4.8.0
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# For a patch release
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git tag v4.8.1
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git push origin v4.8.1
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# To delete a tag (if needed)
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git tag -d v4.8.0
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git push origin :refs/tags/v4.8.0
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```
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