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.