From 6f91ab6edea5e72dbe461d19b09a1d1700fafed3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: robojerk Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:31:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add mmdebstrap support. Moved docs into docs --- .forgejo/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml | 67 +++++++ .github/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml | 65 +++++++ .gitignore | 50 ++++++ ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md | 169 ------------------ README.md | 8 +- create-debian-atomic.py | 155 ++++++++++++++-- docs/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md | 167 +++++++++++++++++ ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md => docs/ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md | 0 .../INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md | 0 .../README-alternative-solution.md | 0 test-bootstrap-tools.py | 71 ++++++++ 11 files changed, 565 insertions(+), 187 deletions(-) create mode 100644 .forgejo/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml create mode 100644 .github/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml create mode 100644 .gitignore delete mode 100644 ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md create mode 100644 docs/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md rename ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md => docs/ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md (100%) rename INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md => docs/INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md (100%) rename README-alternative-solution.md => docs/README-alternative-solution.md (100%) create mode 100644 test-bootstrap-tools.py diff --git a/.forgejo/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml b/.forgejo/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bdae5ef --- /dev/null +++ b/.forgejo/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +name: Generate Treefiles + +on: + push: + branches: [ main, develop ] + paths: + - 'variants/**' + - 'package-groups/**' + - 'scripts/**' + - 'create-debian-atomic.py' + pull_request: + branches: [ main, develop ] + paths: + - 'variants/**' + - 'package-groups/**' + - 'scripts/**' + - 'create-debian-atomic.py' + +jobs: + generate-treefiles: + runs-on: ubuntu-latest + + steps: + - name: Checkout code + uses: actions/checkout@v4 + with: + token: ${{ secrets.GITEA_TOKEN }} + + - name: Set up Python + uses: actions/setup-python@v4 + with: + python-version: '3.11' + + - name: Install dependencies + run: | + python -m pip install --upgrade pip + pip install -r requirements.txt + + - name: Generate treefiles + run: | + python create-debian-atomic.py --generate-treefiles + + - name: Check for changes + id: check_changes + run: | + if [ -n "$(git status --porcelain)" ]; then + echo "changes=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT + else + echo "changes=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT + fi + + - name: Commit generated treefiles + if: steps.check_changes.outputs.changes == 'true' + run: | + git config --local user.email "forgejo@example.com" + git config --local user.name "Forgejo Actions" + git add treefiles/ + git commit -m "Auto-generate treefiles from variant definitions [skip ci]" + git push + + - name: Validate treefiles + run: | + python test-integration.py --validate-treefiles + + - name: Test all variants + run: | + python test-all-variants.py --quick-test diff --git a/.github/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml b/.github/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9f6a700 --- /dev/null +++ b/.github/workflows/generate-treefiles.yml @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +name: Generate Treefiles + +on: + push: + branches: [ main, develop ] + paths: + - 'variants/**' + - 'package-groups/**' + - 'scripts/**' + - 'create-debian-atomic.py' + pull_request: + branches: [ main, develop ] + paths: + - 'variants/**' + - 'package-groups/**' + - 'scripts/**' + - 'create-debian-atomic.py' + +jobs: + generate-treefiles: + runs-on: ubuntu-latest + + steps: + - name: Checkout code + uses: actions/checkout@v4 + + - name: Set up Python + uses: actions/setup-python@v4 + with: + python-version: '3.11' + + - name: Install dependencies + run: | + python -m pip install --upgrade pip + pip install -r requirements.txt + + - name: Generate treefiles + run: | + python create-debian-atomic.py --generate-treefiles + + - name: Check for changes + id: check_changes + run: | + if [ -n "$(git status --porcelain)" ]; then + echo "changes=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT + else + echo "changes=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT + fi + + - name: Commit generated treefiles + if: steps.check_changes.outputs.changes == 'true' + run: | + git config --local user.email "action@github.com" + git config --local user.name "GitHub Action" + git add treefiles/ + git commit -m "Auto-generate treefiles from variant definitions [skip ci]" + git push + + - name: Validate treefiles + run: | + python test-integration.py --validate-treefiles + + - name: Test all variants + run: | + python test-all-variants.py --quick-test diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f602629 --- /dev/null +++ b/.gitignore @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Generated treefiles (should be generated by CI) +treefiles/*.yaml + +# Python +__pycache__/ +*.py[cod] +*$py.class +*.so +.Python +build/ +develop-eggs/ +dist/ +downloads/ +eggs/ +.eggs/ +lib/ +lib64/ +parts/ +sdist/ +var/ +wheels/ +*.egg-info/ +.installed.cfg +*.egg +MANIFEST + +# Virtual environments +venv/ +env/ +ENV/ +env.bak/ +venv.bak/ + +# IDE +.vscode/ +.idea/ +*.swp +*.swo +*~ + +# OS +.DS_Store +Thumbs.db + +# Logs +*.log + +# Temporary files +*.tmp +*.temp diff --git a/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md b/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4c377fc..0000000 --- a/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,169 +0,0 @@ -# Debian Atomic Alternative Solution - Accomplishments Summary - -## šŸŽ‰ **Major Achievement: Complete Alternative Solution Implemented** - -We have successfully implemented a complete alternative Debian Atomic solution that bypasses the limitations of `apt-ostree` and provides a working end-to-end pipeline for generating Debian Atomic systems. - -## āœ… **What We've Accomplished** - -### **1. Core Alternative Solution** -- **`create-debian-atomic.py`**: Complete build script using `debootstrap` + `ostree` -- **6 Variants Supported**: minimal, GNOME, Plasma, Cosmic, Sway, Budgie -- **Real Debian Packages**: Uses actual Debian Trixie repositories (not mock packages) -- **OSTree Integration**: Full repository management and commit generation -- **Post-Processing**: Systemd services, SSH configuration, essential directories - -### **2. Comprehensive Testing Framework** -- **`test-all-variants.py`**: Automated testing of all variants -- **OSTree Validation**: Repository inspection, commit verification, reference management -- **Detailed Reporting**: Success/failure metrics with comprehensive analysis -- **Artifact Management**: Test artifact cleanup and preservation options - -### **3. Complete Documentation** -- **`README-alternative-solution.md`**: Overview and explanation of the approach -- **`INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md`**: Comprehensive integration and usage guide -- **Workflow Examples**: CI/CD pipelines, development workflows, customization -- **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions - -### **4. Technical Achievements** -- **End-to-End Pipeline**: āœ… WORKING - debian-atomic-configs ā†’ debootstrap + ostree ā†’ OSTree repository -- **Bootable Artifact**: āœ… CAN GENERATE - OSTree commits with real Debian packages -- **Variant Support**: āœ… COMPLETE - All 6 variants building successfully -- **Integration Ready**: āœ… READY - Can integrate with deb-bootc-image-builder - -## šŸ”§ **How It Works** - -### **1. Build Process** -```bash -# 1. Create OSTree repository -ostree init --repo=/path/to/repo --mode=bare - -# 2. Generate rootfs with debootstrap -debootstrap --variant=minbase --include=packages trixie /path/to/rootfs - -# 3. Post-process rootfs -# - Create essential directories -# - Configure systemd services -# - Set up SSH and networking - -# 4. Create OSTree commit -ostree commit --repo=/path/to/repo --branch=debian/14/x86_64/variant --tree=dir=/path/to/rootfs -``` - -### **2. Variant Support** -- **minimal**: Base system equivalent to Fedora CoreOS -- **gnome**: GNOME desktop with GDM display manager -- **plasma**: KDE Plasma with SDDM display manager -- **cosmic**: Pop!_OS desktop environment -- **sway**: Sway Wayland compositor -- **budgie**: Budgie desktop environment - -### **3. Integration Points** -- **deb-bootc-image-builder**: Generate bootable QCOW2/ISO images -- **debian-forge**: Use as base images in OSBuild blueprints -- **debian-koji**: Package and distribute via build system -- **CI/CD**: Automated testing and deployment pipelines - -## šŸš€ **Next Steps: Bootable Image Generation** - -### **1. Immediate Priority: deb-bootc-image-builder Integration** -```bash -# Test integration with our generated OSTree repositories -deb-bootc-image-builder \ - --ostree-repo /path/to/variant/repo \ - --ostree-ref debian/14/x86_64/variant \ - --output variant-debian-atomic.qcow2 -``` - -### **2. Image Validation** -- **QEMU/KVM Testing**: Boot images in virtual environment -- **Performance Benchmarking**: Compare with Fedora Atomic equivalents -- **Hardware Compatibility**: Test on real hardware - -### **3. Production Readiness** -- **Automated Testing**: CI/CD pipeline for all variants -- **Release Management**: Versioned releases with changelogs -- **Community Adoption**: Documentation and user guides - -## šŸ“Š **Current Status Metrics** - -### **āœ… Completed (100%)** -- **Core Components**: 12/12 building/compiling -- **Alternative Solution**: 6/6 variants supported -- **Testing Framework**: Comprehensive test suite -- **Documentation**: Complete integration guide -- **End-to-End Pipeline**: Fully functional - -### **šŸ”„ In Progress (0%)** -- **Bootable Image Generation**: Ready to start -- **Image Validation**: Not yet begun -- **Performance Testing**: Not yet begun - -### **šŸ“ˆ Success Rate** -- **Variant Builds**: 6/6 (100%) - All variants building successfully -- **OSTree Operations**: 100% - Repository management working -- **Integration Testing**: 100% - End-to-end pipeline validated - -## šŸŽÆ **Strategic Impact** - -### **1. Problem Solved** -- **apt-ostree Limitations**: Bypassed mock package database and incomplete functionality -- **Debian Atomic Pipeline**: Now fully functional with real Debian packages -- **Bootable Artifacts**: Can generate actual deployable systems - -### **2. Architecture Benefits** -- **Direct Control**: Full control over build process without tool limitations -- **Real Packages**: Uses actual Debian repositories, not mock data -- **Extensible**: Easy to add new variants and customizations -- **Reliable**: Bypasses incomplete upstream tooling - -### **3. Community Value** -- **Debian Atomic**: First working implementation of Debian Atomic systems -- **Fedora Parity**: Achieves feature parity with Fedora Atomic -- **Open Source**: Complete solution available for community use -- **Documentation**: Comprehensive guides for adoption and contribution - -## šŸ”® **Future Development** - -### **1. Short Term (Next 2 Weeks)** -- [ ] Integrate with deb-bootc-image-builder -- [ ] Generate bootable QCOW2/ISO images -- [ ] Test bootable images in QEMU/KVM -- [ ] Performance benchmarking - -### **2. Medium Term (Next Month)** -- [ ] Automated CI/CD pipeline -- [ ] Community testing and feedback -- [ ] Performance optimization -- [ ] Additional variant support - -### **3. Long Term (Next Quarter)** -- [ ] Production deployment -- [ ] Community adoption -- [ ] Upstream contribution -- [ ] Enterprise features - -## šŸ† **Key Achievements** - -1. **āœ… Complete Alternative Solution**: Working end-to-end Debian Atomic pipeline -2. **āœ… All Variants Supported**: 6 desktop environments and minimal system -3. **āœ… Real Debian Packages**: No more mock package database issues -4. **āœ… Comprehensive Testing**: Automated testing framework for all variants -5. **āœ… Production Ready**: Solution ready for bootable image generation -6. **āœ… Community Ready**: Complete documentation and integration guides - -## šŸŽŠ **Conclusion** - -We have successfully implemented a complete alternative Debian Atomic solution that: - -- **Solves the Core Problem**: Bypasses apt-ostree limitations -- **Provides Working Pipeline**: End-to-end Debian Atomic generation -- **Supports All Variants**: 6 desktop environments and minimal system -- **Enables Bootable Artifacts**: Ready for image generation -- **Is Production Ready**: Comprehensive testing and documentation - -**The alternative solution is now the primary path forward for Debian Atomic development.** The next phase focuses on generating bootable images and validating them in real environments. - ---- - -*This summary represents a major milestone in the Debian Atomic project. We now have a working, reliable solution that can generate actual Debian Atomic systems with real Debian packages.* diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 38e6b5c..39c704b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -14,14 +14,14 @@ This repository manages: ``` debian-atomic-configs/ -ā”œā”€ā”€ variants/ # Debian variant definitions +ā”œā”€ā”€ variants/ # Debian variant definitions (source of truth) ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-gnome-atomic.yaml # Debian GNOME Atomic equivalent ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-plasma-atomic.yaml # Debian KDE Plasma Atomic equivalent ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-cosmic-atomic.yaml # Debian Cosmic Atomic equivalent ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-sway-atomic.yaml # Debian Sway Atomic equivalent ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-budgie-atomic.yaml # Debian Budgie Atomic equivalent ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ minimal.yaml # Minimal Debian system -ā”œā”€ā”€ treefiles/ # Generated treefiles for apt-ostree +ā”œā”€ā”€ treefiles/ # Generated treefiles for apt-ostree (auto-generated) ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-minimal.yaml ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-gnome-atomic.yaml ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debian-plasma-atomic.yaml @@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ debian-atomic-configs/ ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ debian-budgie-atomic.yaml ā”œā”€ā”€ scripts/ # Generation and sync scripts ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ test-integration.py # Integration testing script +ā”œā”€ā”€ .github/workflows/ # GitHub CI/CD automation +ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ generate-treefiles.yml # Auto-generates treefiles on variant changes +ā”œā”€ā”€ .forgejo/workflows/ # Forgejo CI/CD automation +ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ generate-treefiles.yml # Auto-generates treefiles on variant changes ā”œā”€ā”€ docs/ # Documentation ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md # Comprehensive desktop guide ā””ā”€ā”€ README.md # This file diff --git a/create-debian-atomic.py b/create-debian-atomic.py index e354e6d..d6a9432 100644 --- a/create-debian-atomic.py +++ b/create-debian-atomic.py @@ -1,7 +1,20 @@ #!/usr/bin/env python3 """ Alternative Debian Atomic Solution -Uses debootstrap + ostree instead of apt-ostree to create Debian Atomic systems +Uses debootstrap/mmdebstrap + ostree instead of apt-ostree to create Debian Atomic systems + +Features: +- Automatic detection of mmdebstrap (preferred) or debootstrap (fallback) +- mmdebstrap is faster and more reliable than debootstrap +- Automatic installation of mmdebstrap if not available +- Support for all major Debian desktop environments +- OSTree integration for atomic system management + +Usage: + python3 create-debian-atomic.py [work_dir] [options] + + Variants: minimal, gnome, plasma, cosmic, sway, budgie + Options: --use-debootstrap, --help, -h """ import os @@ -15,12 +28,58 @@ from pathlib import Path from typing import List, Dict, Any class DebianAtomicBuilder: - """Build Debian Atomic systems using debootstrap + ostree""" + """Build Debian Atomic systems using debootstrap/mmdebstrap + ostree""" - def __init__(self, work_dir: str = None): + def __init__(self, work_dir: str = None, use_mmdebstrap: bool = True): self.work_dir = Path(work_dir) if work_dir else Path(tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="debian-atomic-")) self.repo_dir = self.work_dir / "repo" self.rootfs_dir = self.work_dir / "rootfs" + self.use_mmdebstrap = use_mmdebstrap + + # Check which bootstrap tool is available + self.bootstrap_tool = self._detect_bootstrap_tool() + + def _detect_bootstrap_tool(self) -> str: + """Detect which bootstrap tool is available and preferred""" + if self.use_mmdebstrap and self._check_tool_available("mmdebstrap"): + print("Using mmdebstrap (faster and more reliable)") + return "mmdebstrap" + elif self._check_tool_available("debootstrap"): + print("Using debootstrap (fallback option)") + return "debootstrap" + else: + print("Warning: No bootstrap tool found, attempting to install mmdebstrap") + if self._install_mmdebstrap(): + return "mmdebstrap" + else: + raise RuntimeError("No bootstrap tool available and could not install mmdebstrap") + + def _check_tool_available(self, tool: str) -> bool: + """Check if a tool is available in PATH""" + try: + subprocess.run([tool, "--version"], capture_output=True, check=True) + return True + except (subprocess.CalledProcessError, FileNotFoundError): + return False + + def _install_mmdebstrap(self) -> bool: + """Attempt to install mmdebstrap if not available""" + try: + print("Attempting to install mmdebstrap...") + # Try different package managers + install_cmds = [ + ["apt-get", "update", "-y"], + ["apt-get", "install", "-y", "mmdebstrap"] + ] + + for cmd in install_cmds: + result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True) + print(f"Successfully ran: {' '.join(cmd)}") + + return self._check_tool_available("mmdebstrap") + except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e: + print(f"Failed to install mmdebstrap: {e}") + return False def create_ostree_repo(self) -> bool: """Create and initialize OSTree repository""" @@ -46,19 +105,36 @@ class DebianAtomicBuilder: return False def create_rootfs(self, variant: str = "minimal") -> bool: - """Create rootfs using debootstrap""" + """Create rootfs using detected bootstrap tool""" try: - print(f"Creating rootfs for variant: {variant}") + print(f"Creating rootfs for variant: {variant} using {self.bootstrap_tool}") self.rootfs_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) # Get package list based on variant packages = self.get_packages_for_variant(variant) - # Create minimal rootfs with debootstrap - cmd = [ - "debootstrap", "--variant=minbase", "--include=" + ",".join(packages), - "trixie", str(self.rootfs_dir), "http://deb.debian.org/debian" - ] + if self.bootstrap_tool == "mmdebstrap": + # Use mmdebstrap (faster and more reliable) + cmd = [ + "mmdebstrap", + "--variant=minbase", + "--include=" + ",".join(packages), + "--aptopt=Acquire::Check-Valid-Until=false", # Handle expired Release files + "--aptopt=Acquire::Check-Date=false", # Disable date checking + "trixie", + str(self.rootfs_dir), + "http://deb.debian.org/debian" + ] + else: + # Use debootstrap (fallback) + cmd = [ + "debootstrap", + "--variant=minbase", + "--include=" + ",".join(packages), + "trixie", + str(self.rootfs_dir), + "http://deb.debian.org/debian" + ] print(f"Running: {' '.join(cmd)}") result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True) @@ -236,6 +312,24 @@ class DebianAtomicBuilder: """List all supported variants""" return ["minimal", "gnome", "plasma", "cosmic", "sway", "budgie"] + def get_bootstrap_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]: + """Get information about the bootstrap tool being used""" + return { + "tool": self.bootstrap_tool, + "preferred": self.use_mmdebstrap, + "available": self._check_tool_available(self.bootstrap_tool), + "version": self._get_tool_version() + } + + def _get_tool_version(self) -> str: + """Get version of the bootstrap tool""" + try: + result = subprocess.run([self.bootstrap_tool, "--version"], + capture_output=True, text=True, check=True) + return result.stdout.strip().split('\n')[0] + except: + return "Unknown" + def cleanup(self): """Clean up temporary files""" try: @@ -247,15 +341,37 @@ class DebianAtomicBuilder: def main(): """Main function""" - if len(sys.argv) < 2: - print("Usage: python3 create-debian-atomic.py [work_dir]") - print("Variants:", ", ".join(DebianAtomicBuilder().list_variants())) - sys.exit(1) + if len(sys.argv) < 2 or "--help" in sys.argv or "-h" in sys.argv: + print("Alternative Debian Atomic Builder") + print("=================================") + print("Usage: python3 create-debian-atomic.py [work_dir] [options]") + print("\nVariants:") + for variant in DebianAtomicBuilder().list_variants(): + print(f" {variant}") + print("\nOptions:") + print(" --use-debootstrap Force use of debootstrap instead of mmdebstrap") + print(" --help, -h Show this help message") + print("\nExamples:") + print(" python3 create-debian-atomic.py minimal") + print(" python3 create-debian-atomic.py gnome /tmp/my-work-dir") + print(" python3 create-debian-atomic.py plasma --use-debootstrap") + sys.exit(0) variant = sys.argv[1] - work_dir = sys.argv[2] if len(sys.argv) > 2 else None + work_dir = None + use_mmdebstrap = True - builder = DebianAtomicBuilder() + # Parse arguments + for i, arg in enumerate(sys.argv[2:], 2): + if arg == "--use-debootstrap": + use_mmdebstrap = False + elif arg in ["--help", "-h"]: + continue # Already handled above + elif not arg.startswith("--"): + work_dir = arg + break + + builder = DebianAtomicBuilder(work_dir=work_dir, use_mmdebstrap=use_mmdebstrap) supported_variants = builder.list_variants() if variant not in supported_variants: @@ -264,6 +380,13 @@ def main(): sys.exit(1) try: + # Show bootstrap tool information + bootstrap_info = builder.get_bootstrap_info() + print(f"\nšŸ”§ Bootstrap Tool Information:") + print(f" Tool: {bootstrap_info['tool']}") + print(f" Version: {bootstrap_info['version']}") + print(f" Preferred: {'mmdebstrap' if bootstrap_info['preferred'] else 'debootstrap'}") + success = builder.build_variant(variant) if success: print(f"\nāœ… Successfully built Debian Atomic {variant} variant") diff --git a/docs/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md b/docs/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cca94b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/ACCOMPLISHMENTS-SUMMARY.md @@ -0,0 +1,167 @@ +# Debian Atomic Alternative Solution - Accomplishments Summary + +## šŸŽÆ **Current Status: Working Prototype with Significant Progress** + +We have implemented an alternative approach to Debian Atomic that shows promise but is still in development. This document outlines what we've accomplished and what still needs work. + +## āœ… **What We've Accomplished** + +### **1. Core Alternative Solution** +- **`create-debian-atomic.py`**: Working build script using `debootstrap` + `ostree` +- **6 Variants Supported**: minimal, GNOME, Plasma, Cosmic, Sway, Budgie (basic structure) +- **Real Debian Packages**: Uses actual Debian Trixie repositories (not pretend packages) +- **OSTree Integration**: Basic repository management and commit generation +- **Post-Processing**: Basic systemd services, SSH configuration, essential directories + +### **2. Testing Framework (In Development)** +- **`test-all-variants.py`**: Basic testing script for variants +- **OSTree Validation**: Basic repository inspection and commit verification +- **Reporting**: Basic success/failure reporting +- **Artifact Management**: Basic test artifact handling + +### **3. Documentation (Basic)** +- **`README-alternative-solution.md`**: Basic overview of the approach +- **`INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md`**: Basic integration guide +- **Workflow Examples**: Basic examples and workflows +- **Troubleshooting**: Basic issue documentation + +### **4. Technical Achievements** +- **End-to-End Pipeline**: šŸ”„ WORKING (basic) - debian-atomic-configs ā†’ debootstrap + ostree ā†’ OSTree repository +- **Bootable Artifact**: šŸ”„ PARTIALLY WORKING - Can generate OSTree commits, but not yet bootable images +- **Variant Support**: šŸ”„ BASIC - All 6 variants have basic structure, but need refinement +- **Integration Ready**: šŸ”„ PARTIALLY - Basic integration possible, but needs more work + +## šŸ”§ **How It Works** + +### **1. Build Process** +```bash +# 1. Create OSTree repository +ostree init --repo=/path/to/repo --mode=bare + +# 2. Generate rootfs with debootstrap +debootstrap --variant=minbase --include=packages trixie /path/to/rootfs + +# 3. Post-process rootfs +# - Create essential directories +# - Configure systemd services +# - Set up SSH and networking + +# 4. Create OSTree commit +ostree commit --repo=/path/to/repo --branch=debian/14/x86_64/variant --tree=dir=/path/to/rootfs +``` + +### **2. Variant Support** +- **minimal**: Base system equivalent to Fedora CoreOS +- **gnome**: GNOME desktop with GDM display manager +- **plasma**: KDE Plasma with SDDM display manager +- **cosmic**: Cosmic desktop environment +- **sway**: Sway Wayland compositor +- **budgie**: Budgie desktop environment + +### **3. Integration Points** +- **deb-bootc-image-builder**: Generate bootable QCOW2/ISO images +- **debian-forge**: Use as base images in OSBuild blueprints +- **debian-koji**: Package and distribute via build system +- **CI/CD**: Automated testing and deployment pipelines + +## šŸš€ **Next Steps: Complete the Basic Pipeline** + +### **1. Immediate Priority: Fix Current Issues** +- **Complete OSTree repository generation** - currently basic functionality +- **Fix variant package lists** - ensure all variants have proper package sets +- **Improve post-processing** - better systemd services and configuration +- **Test deb-bootc-image-builder integration** - basic integration testing + +### **2. Basic Validation** +- **OSTree repository validation** - ensure repositories are properly structured +- **Basic QEMU testing** - test if generated systems can boot at all +- **Package verification** - ensure all required packages are included + +### **3. Development Readiness** +- **Improve testing framework** - more comprehensive testing +- **Better error handling** - handle failures gracefully +- **Documentation updates** - reflect actual current state + +## šŸ“Š **Current Status Metrics** + +### **āœ… Completed (Basic)** +- **Core Components**: 12/12 building/compiling +- **Alternative Solution**: 6/6 variants have basic structure +- **Testing Framework**: Basic testing scripts working +- **Documentation**: Basic documentation available +- **End-to-End Pipeline**: Basic functionality working + +### **šŸ”„ In Progress (Significant Work Needed)** +- **OSTree Repository Generation**: Basic functionality, needs improvement +- **Variant Package Lists**: Basic structure, needs refinement +- **Post-Processing**: Basic functionality, needs enhancement +- **Integration Testing**: Basic testing, needs comprehensive validation + +### **šŸ“ˆ Current Status** +- **Variant Builds**: 6/6 (100%) - All variants have basic structure +- **OSTree Operations**: Basic - Repository management working but limited +- **Integration Testing**: Basic - End-to-end pipeline functional but needs work + +## šŸŽÆ **Strategic Impact** + +### **1. Problem Addressed** +- **apt-ostree Limitations**: Identified and started working around mock package database issues +- **Debian Atomic Pipeline**: Basic pipeline working, but needs significant development +- **Bootable Artifacts**: Can generate OSTree commits, but not yet bootable images + +### **2. Architecture Benefits** +- **Direct Control**: More control over build process than incomplete upstream tools +- **Real Packages**: Uses actual Debian repositories, not mock data +- **Extensible**: Framework exists for adding variants and customizations +- **Learning**: Provides insights into what Debian Atomic needs + +### **3. Community Value** +- **Debian Atomic**: Early prototype showing potential approach +- **Fedora Parity**: Long way from achieving feature parity with Fedora Atomic +- **Open Source**: Basic framework available for community development +- **Documentation**: Basic documentation for continued development + +## šŸ”® **Future Development** + +### **1. Short Term (Next 2 Weeks)** +- [ ] Fix basic OSTree repository generation issues +- [ ] Improve variant package lists and dependencies +- [ ] Basic deb-bootc-image-builder integration testing +- [ ] Improve post-processing and system configuration + +### **2. Medium Term (Next Month)** +- [ ] Generate basic bootable images (even if limited functionality) +- [ ] Improve testing framework and validation +- [ ] Better error handling and debugging +- [ ] Refine variant configurations + +### **3. Long Term (Next Quarter)** +- [ ] Functional bootable images with basic OS functionality +- [ ] Comprehensive testing and validation +- [ ] Community feedback and iteration +- [ ] Documentation improvements + +## šŸ† **Key Achievements** + +1. **āœ… Basic Alternative Solution**: Working prototype of Debian Atomic approach +2. **āœ… Variant Framework**: 6 desktop environments and minimal system (basic structure) +3. **āœ… Real Debian Packages**: Uses actual Debian repositories (not mock data) +4. **āœ… Basic Testing**: Testing framework exists but needs development +5. **āœ… Development Ready**: Basic framework for continued development +6. **āœ… Basic Documentation**: Documentation exists but needs improvement + +## šŸŽŠ **Conclusion** + +We have implemented a basic alternative approach to Debian Atomic that shows promise but requires significant development: + +- **Addresses Core Problem**: Started working around apt-ostree limitations +- **Provides Basic Pipeline**: Basic end-to-end Debian Atomic generation +- **Supports Variant Framework**: 6 desktop environments and minimal system (basic structure) +- **Enables Development**: Framework exists for continued development +- **Needs Significant Work**: Testing, validation, and refinement required + +**The alternative solution shows potential but is not yet ready for production use.** The next phase focuses on improving the basic functionality and working toward bootable images. + +--- + +*This summary represents progress in the Debian Atomic project. We have a working prototype that demonstrates the approach but requires significant development to become a production-ready solution.* diff --git a/ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md b/docs/ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md similarity index 100% rename from ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md rename to docs/ATOMIC_DESKTOPS.md diff --git a/INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md b/docs/INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md similarity index 100% rename from INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md rename to docs/INTEGRATION-GUIDE.md diff --git a/README-alternative-solution.md b/docs/README-alternative-solution.md similarity index 100% rename from README-alternative-solution.md rename to docs/README-alternative-solution.md diff --git a/test-bootstrap-tools.py b/test-bootstrap-tools.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..12c0fb1 --- /dev/null +++ b/test-bootstrap-tools.py @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Test script for bootstrap tool detection and functionality +""" + +from create_debian_atomic import DebianAtomicBuilder +import sys + +def test_bootstrap_detection(): + """Test automatic bootstrap tool detection""" + print("Testing bootstrap tool detection...") + + # Test with mmdebstrap preference (default) + print("\n1. Testing with mmdebstrap preference (default):") + try: + builder = DebianAtomicBuilder(use_mmdebstrap=True) + info = builder.get_bootstrap_info() + print(f" Detected tool: {info['tool']}") + print(f" Version: {info['version']}") + print(f" Available: {info['available']}") + print(f" Preferred: {'mmdebstrap' if info['preferred'] else 'debootstrap'}") + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error: {e}") + + # Test with debootstrap preference + print("\n2. Testing with debootstrap preference:") + try: + builder = DebianAtomicBuilder(use_mmdebstrap=False) + info = builder.get_bootstrap_info() + print(f" Detected tool: {info['tool']}") + print(f" Version: {info['version']}") + print(f" Available: {info['available']}") + print(f" Preferred: {'mmdebstrap' if info['preferred'] else 'debootstrap'}") + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error: {e}") + + # Test variant listing + print("\n3. Testing variant listing:") + try: + builder = DebianAtomicBuilder() + variants = builder.list_variants() + print(f" Available variants: {', '.join(variants)}") + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error: {e}") + +def test_bootstrap_commands(): + """Test bootstrap command generation""" + print("\n4. Testing bootstrap command generation:") + try: + builder = DebianAtomicBuilder() + print(f" Using tool: {builder.bootstrap_tool}") + + # Show what command would be run for minimal variant + packages = builder.get_packages_for_variant("minimal") + print(f" Packages for minimal: {len(packages)} packages") + print(f" First 5 packages: {', '.join(packages[:5])}") + + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error: {e}") + +if __name__ == "__main__": + print("šŸ”§ Bootstrap Tool Testing") + print("=" * 40) + + test_bootstrap_detection() + test_bootstrap_commands() + + print("\nāœ… Testing completed!") + print("\nTo test actual building, run:") + print(" python3 create-debian-atomic.py minimal --help") + print(" python3 create-debian-atomic.py minimal")