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: 2025-01-20 23:50:00 UTC
Version: 2025.2-1~noble1
Target: Ubuntu Noble (24.04 LTS) Build ID: 97

Download Links

Latest Build: Build #2 - Successfully completed

Available Packages:

• libostree-dev_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
• libostree-dev-dbgsym_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.ddeb

How to Download:

Option 1: Debian Package Registry (Recommended)

Packages are available in Forgejo's Debian Package Registry:

# 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

Option 2: Direct Download from Package Registry

Visit: https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/libostree-dev/packages

Available Packages:

• libostree-dev_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb (105KB) - Main development package
• libostree-1-1_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb (355KB) - Runtime library
• ostree_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb (190KB) - Command line tools
• ostree-boot_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb (35KB) - Boot utilities
• ostree-tests_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb (1.3MB) - Test suite
• libostree-doc_2025.2-1~noble1_all.deb (112KB) - Documentation
• gir1.2-ostree-1.0_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb (32KB) - GObject introspection

Quick Download Scripts:

# Find the latest build automatically
./find-latest-build.sh

# Or use the simple download helper
./download-latest.sh

Installation

# Option 1: Install via Debian Package Registry (Recommended)
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
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
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libostree-dev=2025.2-1~noble1

# Option 2: Manual download and install
# 1. Visit: https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/libostree-dev/packages
# 2. Download libostree-dev_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
# 3. Install:
sudo dpkg -i libostree-dev_2025.2-1~noble1_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # Install any missing dependencies

# Verify installation
pkg-config --modversion ostree-1
# Should output: 2025.2

Verification

# Check if libostree 2025.2-1 is installed
pkg-config --modversion ostree-1
# Should output: 2025.2

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Build Process

1. Downloads libostree source from Ubuntu questing
2. Modifies version and distribution for noble backports
3. Builds the package with all dependencies
4. Creates .deb artifacts for installation

CI/CD

The workflow automatically builds the backport on every push to main/master branch.