submodule-updater

name	submodule-updater
description	Update Jacktook repository submodules and regenerate the Kodi repository index. Triggered when the user requests to update the repository.

Submodule Updater Skill

This skill provides a standardized workflow for updating Jacktook submodules (like plugin.video.jacktook) and synchronizing the Kodi repository.

Workflow

1. Update the Submodule

Navigate to the submodule directory and fetch the latest changes.

git submodule update --remote <submodule_path>

Note: If local changes cause conflicts, you may need to enter the submodule and run git reset --hard origin/main.

2. Verify Version and Changelog

Ensure the repository's metadata files match the updated submodule version. Append the new changelog to the packages/jacktook_changelog file, but do not overwrite the existing content.

• Check packages/jacktook_version
• Check packages/jacktook_changelog

3. Regenerate Repository Index

Run the repository generator script to update addons.xml, MD5 hashes, and create new ZIP packages.

python3 _repo_generator.py

4. Stage Changes

Stage the updated submodule pointer, the generated ZIPs, and the updated index files.

git add repo/<submodule_name> repo/zips/ packages/jacktook_changelog packages/jacktook_version

Important Considerations

• No Path Changes: Always use absolute paths or paths relative to the repository root.
• Clean Slate: Ensure the submodule is on the correct branch (usually main) before regenerating the index.
• Manual Commits: Review the staged changes before committing, as per the user's preference for manual commits.