libostree-dev Backport

Compiles a backport of libostree-dev for Ubuntu Noble.

Source and Target

• Source: Ubuntu "Questing Quokka" (questing) - libostree 2025.2-1
• Target: Ubuntu "Noble Numbat" (noble) - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

For Debian

• Source: Debian sid
• Target: Debian trixie

Usage

This repository contains the CI/CD workflow and scripts to build a backport of libostree 2025.2-1 for Ubuntu Noble, which is required for bootc compatibility.

📦 Download Latest Build

Last Built: 2025-07-21 07:35:00 UTC
Version: 2025.2-1~noble1
Target: Ubuntu Noble (24.04 LTS) Build ID: 11

Download Links

Latest Build: Build #11 - Successfully completed

Available Packages:

• gir1.2-ostree-1.0_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
• libostree-1-1_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
• libostree-dev_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
• libostree-doc_2025.2-1~noble1_all.deb
• ostree-boot_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
• ostree-tests_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
• ostree_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb

How to Download

Option 1: Generic Package Registry (Current)

Packages are available in Forgejo's Generic Package Registry:

# Download packages directly
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/gir1.2-ostree-1.0_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb"
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/libostree-1-1_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb"
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/libostree-dev_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb"
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/libostree-doc_2025.2-1~noble1_all.deb"
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/ostree-boot_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb"
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/ostree-tests_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb"
curl -O "https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/generic/libostree-dev/2025.2-1/ostree_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb"

# Install packages
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
sudo apt --fix-broken install -y

Option 2: Debian Package Registry (Future)

When Debian Package Registry is fully configured:

# Add the repository
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/forgejo.gpg] https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/debian/ noble main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/libostree-dev.list

# Add the GPG key
sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyrings/
curl -fsSL https://git.raines.xyz/api/packages/robojerk/debian/Release.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/forgejo.gpg

# Update and install
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libostree-dev=2025.2-1~noble1

Installation Instructions

1. Download the packages using one of the methods above
2. Install the packages:

   sudo dpkg -i *.deb
   sudo apt --fix-broken install -y
   

3. Verify installation:

   dpkg -l | grep libostree
   pkg-config --modversion ostree-1
   

Build Information

• Source Version: 2025.2-1 from Ubuntu Questing
• Target Distribution: Ubuntu Noble (24.04 LTS)
• Build Date: 2025-07-21 07:35:00 UTC
• Build Status: ✅ Success
• Packages Built: 7 packages (main + debug symbols)

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

1. Check package dependencies: sudo apt --fix-broken install -y
2. Verify libostree version: pkg-config --modversion ostree-1
3. Check for conflicts: dpkg -l | grep libostree
4. Reboot if needed: Some applications may need a reboot to use the new libostree version

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This backport is required for bootc compatibility on Ubuntu Noble. See bootc-deb repository for the bootc package that uses this libostree backport.