[GUI Plugin] calibre Updater

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by dunhill

That's why it was designed this way from the moment you suggested beta notifications: the plugin does its job of notifying users and providing the link, but automatic installation is reserved exclusively for stable versions. This is to avoid version conflicts.

However, users who want to install beta versions are notified and can proceed with the installation, depending on their intended use of the beta.

But asking if I want to install an older version when clearly that won't work is a bug. If I'm running the latest beta version, it should tell me I'm on the latest beta.

You could make it an option to allow beta versions to be downloaded and installed and treated like stable versions and if I'm running a beta, only show me a release version if it's newer because then it can be installed.

[jpiebrig]

First of all, I’d like to thank you for your plugin and all the work that goes into it. I find it very useful.
I’m just an ordinary user, and looking at this thread, I’m always surprised to see how complicated it is to do simple things.
Thank you also for wanting to keep this plugin simple to use, without adding extra features that have been rushed through just to satisfy a single user’s request.

“This plugin suits me. Perfect! It doesn’t suit me, so I’ll submit a feature request. It isn’t accepted, and as it stands it doesn’t suit me, so I won’t use it. End of story!”

If a significant number (a lot...) of users express a need for an additional feature, then yes, it’s worth looking into.

I’ve seen far too many developers who’ve created a good programme or plugin give in to simple requests—ones with no basis in general usage—only to very quickly end up with a convoluted mess on their hands, completely off-putting for a novice.

Keep it simple!

After that little digression, I’ll get to my own little request :


I’d like to translate Calibre Updater into French, if it is not already done. Even though there isn’t much to translate, it’s so much nicer and easier to read in your mother tongue.

Could you please tell me where I can find the localisation template or provide the relevant source file (.po or equivalent)?

Once translated, where should I send the French translation?


Thank you.

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by jpiebrig

First of all, I’d like to thank you for your plugin and all the work that goes into it. I find it very useful.
I’m just an ordinary user, and looking at this thread, I’m always surprised to see how complicated it is to do simple things.
Thank you also for wanting to keep this plugin simple to use, without adding extra features that have been rushed through just to satisfy a single user’s request.

“This plugin suits me. Perfect! It doesn’t suit me, so I’ll submit a feature request. It isn’t accepted, and as it stands it doesn’t suit me, so I won’t use it. End of story!”

If a significant number (a lot...) of users express a need for an additional feature, then yes, it’s worth looking into.

I’ve seen far too many developers who’ve created a good programme or plugin give in to simple requests—ones with no basis in general usage—only to very quickly end up with a convoluted mess on their hands, completely off-putting for a novice.

Keep it simple!

After that little digression, I’ll get to my own little request :


I’d like to translate Calibre Updater into French, if it is not already done. Even though there isn’t much to translate, it’s so much nicer and easier to read in your mother tongue.

Could you please tell me where I can find the localisation template or provide the relevant source file (.po or equivalent)?

Once translated, where should I send the French translation?


Thank you.

Thanks for your feedback. You can send me the file PO right here. I also invite requests for other languages; just place your order and I'll upload the translation updates soon.

[JSWolf]

Is the bug where it's offering me an earlier version because I'm running a beta going to be fixed? Is the bug where it won't download and install a beta going to be fixed?

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Is the bug where it's offering me an earlier version because I'm running a beta going to be fixed? Is the bug where it won't download and install a beta going to be fixed?

Hi JSWolf. There are no plans to modify that part, as the plugin is deliberately designed for the stable branch and the standard installation flow used by the vast majority of users.

Beta versions (Previews) are downloaded from a different directory structure, have a very volatile lifecycle, and handle filenames that vary depending on the architecture or whether they are special packages. Attempting to automate all of that would open the door to many unforeseen version control errors and broken paths.

For those who prefer to test betas, the best approach is to keep the current informational notice as a reference and perform the download and update manually, thus ensuring that the environment and database remain under your control.

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by jpiebrig

First of all, I’d like to thank you for your plugin and all the work that goes into it. I find it very useful.
I’m just an ordinary user, and looking at this thread, I’m always surprised to see how complicated it is to do simple things.
Thank you also for wanting to keep this plugin simple to use, without adding extra features that have been rushed through just to satisfy a single user’s request.

“This plugin suits me. Perfect! It doesn’t suit me, so I’ll submit a feature request. It isn’t accepted, and as it stands it doesn’t suit me, so I won’t use it. End of story!”

If a significant number (a lot...) of users express a need for an additional feature, then yes, it’s worth looking into.

I’ve seen far too many developers who’ve created a good programme or plugin give in to simple requests—ones with no basis in general usage—only to very quickly end up with a convoluted mess on their hands, completely off-putting for a novice.

Keep it simple!

After that little digression, I’ll get to my own little request :


I’d like to translate Calibre Updater into French, if it is not already done. Even though there isn’t much to translate, it’s so much nicer and easier to read in your mother tongue.

Could you please tell me where I can find the localisation template or provide the relevant source file (.po or equivalent)?

Once translated, where should I send the French translation?


Thank you.

jpiebrig
Version 1.19 French translation
The only thing not translated is the text describing the features of the latest version.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by dunhill

Hi JSWolf. There are no plans to modify that part, as the plugin is deliberately designed for the stable branch and the standard installation flow used by the vast majority of users.

Beta versions (Previews) are downloaded from a different directory structure, have a very volatile lifecycle, and handle filenames that vary depending on the architecture or whether they are special packages. Attempting to automate all of that would open the door to many unforeseen version control errors and broken paths.

For those who prefer to test betas, the best approach is to keep the current informational notice as a reference and perform the download and update manually, thus ensuring that the environment and database remain under your control.

Even so, it's a bug offering me an older version to install when it won't install.

[dunhill]

If no errors are reported, I will release it as the official version.

Calibre Updater 1.21.0

Almost automatic installation on all three systems

Windows: There's no need to go through the installation wizard (Next, Next...). Simply confirm the plugin's prompt and accept Windows' permission, which displays the official installer signed by Kovid Goyal. From there, the installation continues automatically, with a progress bar, and Calibre reopens automatically upon completion.

macOS: There's no need to drag Calibre to Applications or choose between keeping or replacing the previous version. The plugin safely replaces the application (if something goes wrong, the previous version remains intact) and reopens Calibre. It works on Macs with Apple Silicon and Intel processors.
Linux: It uses the official Calibre installer, displays progress in a log window, and notifies you if authentication fails.

Gracious Calibre shutdown

The plugin waits for Calibre to completely close before installing, without a fixed time limit. Thus, tasks that other plugins perform upon closing, such as backing up settings, finish before the installation begins, regardless of how long they take.

Previously, the Viewer and Book Editor ran in the background without notification. Now, the plugin notifies you if either is open and lets you choose: close them yourself (to save changes), have the plugin close them, or cancel.

It also notifies you if there are ongoing tasks, such as conversions, metadata downloads, or uploads to a device, and waits for them to finish or be canceled.

Change List

Automatic translation to the Calibre interface language, with a button to view the original English text. This can be disabled in the settings.

Beta Versions (Preview)

Beta versions are trial versions of Calibre that are installed manually. The plugin can notify you when a new version is available (option in the settings), but it never downloads or installs them. If you have a Beta version installed, the plugin doesn't modify it: it only notifies you when a newer stable version is released, and the update is up to you.

If you're using the regular version of Calibre, none of this affects you: the plugin only installs official stable versions.

Security and Diagnostics

Downloads with certificate verification and file integrity checks.

If something goes wrong, Calibre is never left partially installed: the installer or the downloads page opens to complete the installation manually.
A log file (calibre-updater.log) is saved in the downloads folder, which is useful for reporting problems.

The plugin also differentiates our calibre installation. Image 5

Translations:
Calibre Updater is available in English (the original language) and 18 other languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, Swedish, Serbian (Latin American), Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese (China), Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Galician, and Tamil. Spanish, French, German, and Italian were the first languages ​​translated for the plugin. The other fourteen were chosen based on the progress of Calibre's translation. All languages ​​with a fully translated Calibre interface and those with over 80% translation were included. This ensures that users of Calibre in these languages ​​also see the plugin in their own language, instead of encountering only the English menu within a translated program.

[JSWolf]

Has it been fixed so it's not offering to install the latest stable when you are running a later beta version?

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Has it been fixed so it's not offering to install the latest stable when you are running a later beta version?

Yes, this has been fixed.