argophor 0.0.1a8

Argophor - detection and install helper tool

Argophor

Argophor is a set of scripts and functions that detect whether a program is installed on a Linux system and support installing programs.

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About the Name

Argophor is a meaningful name built from two Greek roots:

• Arg-: From Greek argos (ἄργος), meaning bright, shining, watchful, or swift. It relates to seeing, vision, or alertness.

• -phor: From Greek phoros (φορος), meaning bearer, carrier, or bringer.

Combined meaning:
Argophor = “Bearer of Vision” or “Bringer of Watchfulness”

In this context, Argophor represents tools that:

• Detect if a program is installed on the system
• Support installing programs when needed

The “Arg-” root emphasizes sharp detection and awareness, while the “-phor” root emphasizes action — carrying out installs or delivering packages.

Together, Argophor symbolizes a powerful agent overseeing your Linux environment, spotting what’s missing or installed and delivering what’s needed.

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🚧 Under Development

This project is part of an upcoming project and is currently under development.
Its functionalities will change as development progresses.

This release includes a limited set of functionalities primarily tested on Ubuntu (some in Desktop version, some in Ubuntu WSL). Some functionalities have been tested on Linux Mint, but others may not work reliably on distributions other than Ubuntu.
Additionally, some functionalities have not been tested yet and may not function as expected.

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License

Argophor is released under the Argophor License 1.0.
See the LICENSE file for details.

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