jdAppStreamEdit JakobDev
Use this command to install jdAppStreamEdit:
winget install --id=JakobDev.jdAppStreamEdit -e A graphical Program to create and edit AppStream files
jdAppStreamEdit is a graphical tool designed to simplify the creation and editing of AppStream files (.appdata.xml or .metainfo.xml) for software applications.
Key Features:
- Full support for the Open Age Rating System (OARS).
- AppStream files are fully translatable, enabling localization across multiple languages.
- Ability to import releases from GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Git repositories, and NEWS files.
- Preview functionality in Gnome Software for real-time visualization of metadata.
- Support for using existing .desktop files as templates.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers and application creators who need to manage AppStream metadata efficiently. jdAppStreamEdit streamlines the process of creating and editing AppStream files, ensuring compliance with AppStream standards while improving user experience through accurate age ratings and translations.
The software is available on multiple platforms, including Windows and Linux, and can be installed via winget for ease of setup.