What steps to share a new app to Manjaro repository?

What I mean with I don’t understand

Midori 11.x != Midori 9.x

It is fork of firefox and while using the Midori name it is not Midori but a rebranded firefox.

It has been seen before that someone takes over a well known - in the lack of a better phrase brand - and try to take that brand’s place.

To answer the topic question - there is no steps you can take to get the app Manjaro repo.

  1. this has been mentioned - the app in question is in AUR - so no need to be in Manjaro repo
  2. It requires a Manjaro team member to maintain the package

About the Feature Request category

Be aware: unless there’s an obvious need (or e.g. the package is unique) the answer will probably be “no”, and especially so if it’s already in the AUR.

Maintaining packages take a lot of time. Adding a package is not a one-off event and requires work by the package maintainer. Therefore, unless the package maintainer uses the software it’s very unlikely they will maintain a new package.

General points “for” inclusion might include:

  • Serves unique function/use-case
  • Adds a definite benefit to a wide range of users
  • Actively maintained but infrequent updates
  • I use it

General points “against” inclusion might include:

  • Another alternative already available in the repos (e.g. browsers, media players)
  • Niche (e.g. scientific software)
  • Proprietary or restrictive license
  • Old, outdated, unmaintained, AUR package
  • High-frequency/daily updates (e.g. -git packages)
  • Unreleased/pre-release software

About the Feature Request category

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