From 3d41d6a8586f1c0313ff292887a3e3b20cf7eb32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sebastian Palencsar Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 08:55:14 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify Arch-first scope in README --- README.md | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a0d90702..117787f0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ # Bearhub -**Bearhub** is a community-maintained fork of [bauh](https://github.com/vinifmor/bauh), focused on keeping the application working on current Linux systems, especially modern Arch Linux and Python versions. +**Bearhub** is a community-maintained fork of [bauh](https://github.com/vinifmor/bauh), focused on Arch Linux and Arch-based distributions, with priority on keeping the application working on modern Arch systems and current Python versions. The original project was created by Vinicius Moreira. This fork continues from that codebase under the original license and keeps the history and authorship intact. @@ -10,10 +10,11 @@ At the moment, parts of the documentation below still refer to the original `bau ## Status -Bearhub is an active community-maintained fork of `bauh`. +Bearhub is an active community-maintained fork of `bauh` with an Arch-first direction. Current focus: - keeping the application working on current Arch Linux +- improving the experience for Arch and AUR package management - maintaining compatibility with modern Python versions - stabilizing the existing feature set before larger changes @@ -21,17 +22,21 @@ Current focus: The original `bauh` project is the foundation of this codebase and all original authorship remains credited. -Bearhub exists to continue maintenance and compatibility work for users on current Linux systems, especially where the original project is no longer updated quickly enough for platform changes. +Bearhub exists to continue maintenance and compatibility work for Arch users, especially where the original project is no longer updated quickly enough for platform changes. ## Current Scope Bearhub is currently focused on: +- Arch Linux and AUR as the primary platform and package source +- Flatpak support where it remains useful for Arch users - compatibility and bug fixes - packaging and runtime maintenance - preserving the existing user experience where possible Large architectural changes or feature redesigns are not the immediate priority. +Backends outside the Arch-focused scope remain in the codebase for now, but they are not the primary maintenance target of this fork. + **bauh** (baoo), formerly known as [fpakman](https://github.com/vinifmor/fpakman), is a graphical interface for managing your Linux software (packages/applications). It currently supports the following formats: AppImage, Debian and Arch Linux packages (including AUR), Flatpak, Snap and Web applications. Key features