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docs: add detailed first launch instructions and ad-hoc signing note … #4

Workflow file for this run

name: Release
on:
push:
tags:
- 'v*'
workflow_dispatch:
permissions:
contents: write
jobs:
build:
strategy:
fail-fast: false
matrix:
include:
- platform: macos-latest
args: '--bundles dmg --target aarch64-apple-darwin'
arch: 'silicon'
- platform: macos-latest
args: '--bundles dmg --target x86_64-apple-darwin'
arch: 'intel'
runs-on: ${{ matrix.platform }}
steps:
- name: Checkout repository
uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Setup Node.js
uses: actions/setup-node@v4
with:
node-version: 20
- name: Install pnpm
uses: pnpm/action-setup@v4
with:
version: 9
- name: Install Rust stable
uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
with:
targets: aarch64-apple-darwin,x86_64-apple-darwin
- name: Install frontend dependencies
run: pnpm install
- name: Build Tauri app
uses: tauri-apps/tauri-action@v0
env:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
with:
tagName: ${{ github.ref_name }}
releaseName: 'Better Shot ${{ github.ref_name }}'
releaseBody: |
## Downloads
| Platform | Architecture | Download |
|----------|--------------|----------|
| macOS | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) | `bettershot_*_aarch64.dmg` |
| macOS | Intel | `bettershot_*_x64.dmg` |
## Installation
1. Download the `.dmg` file for your Mac
- **Apple Silicon** (M1, M2, M3): Download the `aarch64` version
- **Intel Mac**: Download the `x64` version
2. Open the DMG and drag Better Shot to Applications
3. **First Launch** - Choose one method (recommended):
**Option A: Right-Click Method** (Easiest)
- Right-click the app → **Open** → Click **Open** in the dialog
**Option B: Terminal Method** (One command, no dialogs) (recommended)
```bash
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/bettershot.app
```
4. Grant Screen Recording permission when prompted in System Settings
> **Note**: This is an ad-hoc signed indie app. macOS shows a warning for apps not notarized through Apple's $99/year developer program. The app is completely safe and open source.
## What's New
- Initial release of Better Shot
- Region, fullscreen, and window capture modes
- Image editor with backgrounds and effects
- Global keyboard shortcuts
releaseDraft: true
prerelease: false
args: ${{ matrix.args }}
publish:
needs: build
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Publish Release
uses: actions/github-script@v7
with:
script: |
const { data: releases } = await github.rest.repos.listReleases({
owner: context.repo.owner,
repo: context.repo.repo,
});
const tagName = context.ref.replace('refs/tags/', '');
const draftRelease = releases.find(r => r.draft && r.tag_name === tagName);
if (draftRelease) {
await github.rest.repos.updateRelease({
owner: context.repo.owner,
repo: context.repo.repo,
release_id: draftRelease.id,
draft: false,
});
console.log(`Published release: ${draftRelease.html_url}`);
} else {
console.log(`No draft release found for tag: ${tagName}`);
}