download-server

The download-server skill is the production distribution infrastructure behind Somiibo, a social media automation software platform. It hosts and serves versioned installer releases, with 98 tracked releases available through GitHub, enabling controlled rollout of application updates. The repository includes an updates.json file that supports update-checking logic, allowing the Somiibo client to detect and retrieve new versions. This skill is relevant for developers or teams maintaining or integrating with the Somiibo platform who need to manage software delivery pipelines.

[{"step":"Identify the target platform and architecture (e.g., Windows x64, macOS ARM64) for the release.","tip":"Use analytics tools like Google Analytics or Mixpanel to determine which platforms your users are on most frequently."},{"step":"Generate checksums for all release files (full installer, incremental patch, etc.) using SHA-256 or MD5.","tip":"Tools like `shasum` (macOS/Linux) or `CertUtil` (Windows) can automate checksum generation."},{"step":"Upload the files to your download server (e.g., AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, or a dedicated CDN) and update the version manifest.","tip":"Use versioned paths (e.g., `/v2.4.1/`) to avoid breaking existing downloads for older versions."},{"step":"Update the changelog in the manifest with clear, user-friendly descriptions of new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.","tip":"Group changes by category (features, fixes, improvements) and prioritize user-facing changes."},{"step":"Publish the updated manifest to your application's update endpoint (e.g., `https://api.somiibo.com/updates/latest`) and notify users via in-app notifications or email.","tip":"Use a tool like Firebase Cloud Messaging or a simple webhook to trigger update notifications."}]