Lithio - Python clone of GNU install

Lithio is a Python clone of the GNU install command, designed to provide a safe, flexible, and cross-platform solution for installing files and managing file permissions in various environments.

Installation

To install, run (be aware of what the install.sh script does):

bash install.sh

Note: The install.sh script sets up the package and installs necessary dependencies. Review the script before running it to understand what actions it performs.

To install files:

Once installed, you can use lithio to install files:

lithio file1 file2 /path/to/destination

This will copy file1 and file2 to the specified destination directory.

Note: If you used install.sh to install the package, you can install files that require elevated privileges sudo -E lithio

To install files with sudo:

sudo -E lithio file1 file2 /path/to/destination

The -E flag preserves the user's environment, which is useful when running the command with sudo.

Features

• Simple command-line usage: Install files with ease and flexibility.
• Checksum validation: You can validate file integrity using the --checksum <checksum_file> option with --checksum-type. The <checksum_file> should contain a list of file names and their associated hashes in the format <file_name>:<file_hash>\n.
• Usability in scripts: lithio does not require any kind of user interaction, making it ideal for automation.
• Extendable: Easily adaptable for future functionalities.
• More: More information can be found in the man page man lithio

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions, bug reports, or improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature-branch`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add new feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature-branch`)
5. Create a new pull request

Make sure to add tests and documentation for your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions, you can reach me at voyager-2019@outlook.com.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the GNU `install` command
• Thanks to the contributors who helped improve this project!