provisioning/tools/README.md
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# Development Tools
Development and distribution tooling for provisioning.
## Tool Categories
### Build Tools (`build/`)
Build automation and compilation tools:
- Nushell script validation
- KCL schema compilation
- Dependency management
- Asset bundling
**Future Features**:
- Automated testing pipelines
- Code quality checks
- Performance benchmarking
### Package Tools (`package/`)
Packaging utilities for distribution:
- Standalone executables
- Container images
- System packages (deb, rpm, etc.)
- Archive creation
**Future Features**:
- Multi-platform builds
- Dependency bundling
- Signature verification
### Release Tools (`release/`)
Release management automation:
- Version bumping
- Changelog generation
- Git tag management
- Release notes creation
**Future Features**:
- Automated GitHub releases
- Asset uploads
- Release validation
### Distribution Tools (`distribution/`)
Distribution generators and deployment:
- Installation scripts
- Configuration templates
- Update mechanisms
- Registry management
**Future Features**:
- Package repositories
- Update servers
- Telemetry collection
## Tool Architecture
### Script-Based Tools
Most tools are implemented as Nushell scripts for consistency with the main system:
- Easy integration with existing codebase
- Consistent configuration handling
- Native data structure support
### Build Pipeline Integration
Tools integrate with common CI/CD systems:
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- Jenkins
- Custom automation
### Configuration Management
Tools use the same configuration system as the main application:
- Unified settings
- Environment-specific overrides
- Secret management integration
## Usage Examples
```nushell
# Build the complete system
./tools/build/build-all.nu
# Package for distribution
./tools/package/create-standalone.nu --target linux
# Create a release
./tools/release/prepare-release.nu --version 4.0.0
# Generate distribution assets
./tools/distribution/generate-installer.nu --platform macos
```
## Development Setup
1. Ensure all dependencies are installed
2. Configure build environment
3. Run initial setup scripts
4. Validate tool functionality
## Integration
These tools integrate with:
- Main provisioning system
- Extension system
- Configuration management
- Documentation generation