yurijmikhalevich/rclip

feat: make windows installer install mintty to make it easy to use `rclip -p` for the Windows users

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#81 opened on Oct 2, 2023

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Description

The installed mintty can be called "rclip terminal" (similar to what git installer does by calling it "Git Bash" on Windows).

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Context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAJHXOkHidw&lc=UgxPjMMxOEehG21-osd4AaABAg.9uZ_CVQputM9vMaC3xTFig.

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Research direction
Examine how the current Windows installer is built (e.g., using NSIS or Inno Setup) and how mintty can be bundled or installed as a dependency. Look at the git installer's approach for 'Git Bash' for inspiration. Test the integration with rclip's p flag.
Tech stack
python
Domain
clideveloper experience
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
GitWindows packaging knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60