How to add a Application

This guide explains how to use the script to add new applications

Powershell 7

  .\newApp.ps1

Choose the Download Method:

You will be presented with two options for the download method:
API [Choco/Winget] Recommended: Use Chocolatey or Winget to download the application.
Default [HttpClient] Custom: Use HttpClient to download the application from a custom URL.
Select the appropriate method by entering the corresponding number.

Application Name: Enter the name of the application.
Application Description: Enter a description for the application.
Download Details:
If you selected API [Choco/Winget] Recommended:
- Enter the Chocolatey package name (e.g., choco install <package>).
- Enter the Winget package ID (e.g., winget install -e --id <package>).
If you selected Default [HttpClient] Custom:
- Enter the file URL (e.g., https://example.com/setup.exe).
- Enter the launcher name (e.g., setup.exe).
- Choose whether the file is portable or an installer.
- Enter any arguments for the installer (e.g., /silent).

You will be prompted to choose a category for the application from a predefined list (e.g., Web Browsers, Media, Utilities, etc.).
Select the appropriate category by entering the corresponding number.
The script will automatically append the new application details to the Applications.json file.