Package app via node-webkit as native

[auchenberg]

AirSonos could be packaged as an native app via node-webkit, which would allow the app to have a tray icon next to the clock on mac, like gulp-app:

[stephen]

Mind going into more detail for what this would be used for? I imagine so that you don't need a terminal open to run?

Does node-webkit work cross platform (including per-OS menus)? And also, how does distribution work with node-webkit?

[auchenberg]

This is purely packaging, targeted AirFoil users, that aren't technical. Simple start the app, and you have AirPlay for your Sonos devices.

Yes, tray icons will work on all platforms, and the distribution is straight forward. http://thejackalofjavascript.com/getting-started-with-node-webkit-apps/

This was just a quick brain dump of an idea I got in the airport last night :)

[brstgt]

I would also appreciate very much airsonos to run as a system daemon. A try is IMHO not necessary. Maybe take a look at this: https://github.com/coreybutler/node-mac

IMHO it is better to have a solid system integration instead of full portability. You could create multiple environments for macos, linux and maybe even windows.

[smitterson]

I created a gist to share a node-mac service wrapper for AirSonos: https://gist.github.com/smitterson/6de66d9ecd4d0e748352

[miho]

Anybody interested in testing the beta version of SonoAir? I't packages node and airsonos.

[markhm]

Yes, I would be. Thanks.

[smitterson]

Sure. 

[auchenberg]

Sure :)

[kimthostrup]

Yes Please ;)

/Kim

On 08 Mar 2015, at 21:43, Michael Hoffer [email protected] wrote:

Anybody interested in testing the beta version of SonoAir? I't packages node and airsonos.

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[brstgt]

Yes, please :)

2015-03-08 21:43 GMT+01:00 Michael Hoffer [email protected]:

Anybody interested in testing the beta version of SonoAir? I't packages
node and airsonos.

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[coolcatiger]

Sure, please send me link.

[miho]

Nice to see that there is so much interest in the app. First Beta will be out tomorrow. I'll send you a link to the blog/download asap.

[miho]

I've uploaded the beta 1: http://sonoair.mihosoft.eu/. Please report if it works for you!

[auchenberg]

Looks good!

But since it sounds like you are leveraging AirSonos it would be better to
contribute back instead of creating your own fork to "take" the credit.
This project deserves the glory.

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I've uploaded the beta 1: http://sonoair.mihosoft.eu/. Please report if
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[miho]

Looks good!

I'm happy it works for you! I bought my first Sonos on friday and was really disappointed that it did not support AirPlay.

But since it sounds like you are leveraging AirSonos it would be better to
contribute back instead of creating your own fork to "take" the credit.
This project deserves the glory.

My goal is not to take the credit for AirSonos. On the license page I link to the AirSonos webpage. I'm happy to extend the text. The current version is just a draft. The app log shows the following text:

-> using node-v0.10.28-darwin-x64
-> using airsonos by Stephen Wan
   see https://github.com/stephen/airsonos/blob/master/LICENSE
-> starting airsonos module... [done]

@stephen Please let me know if you have a problem with that and let's talk if that's the case!

[joaovpmamede]

Going to try right now.

But at the same time I feel that you should make a reference (add a link or something) to this project on your page.