FeloStore/Repo: F-Droid Repo that is used in the FeloStore Client - Repo

# 📁 FeloStore Repo

**FeloStore Repo** is a self-hosted [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org) repository designed to serve APKs collected by the [FeloStore Scraper](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/FeloStore-Scraper). This repository enables users to browse, install, and update apps via the F-Droid client.

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## 🚀 Features

- Host your own F-Droid-compatible app repository  
- Seamless integration with the FeloStore Scraper  
- Automated updates via a helper script

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## 🛠️ Setup Instructions

### 1. Install `fdroidserver` with `pipx` (Recommended)

Ensure you're on a **Debian-based** system and have Python + `pipx` installed.

```bash
# Install pipx if not already available
sudo apt update
sudo apt install pipx python3-venv -y

# Ensure pipx is in your PATH
pipx ensurepath

# Restart your shell or run the next command in a new session

# Install fdroidserver using pipx
pipx install fdroidserver
```

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### 2. Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/FeloStore-Repo.git
cd FeloStore-Repo
```

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### 3. Initialize the F-Droid Repo (First Time Only)

> ⚠️ Only run this step if you're setting up the repo from scratch.

```bash
fdroid init
```

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### 4. Use the `update.sh` Script

The `update.sh` script in the root of this repository is used to:

- Scan the `repo/` folder for new APKs  
- Update the `index.xml` used by F-Droid clients  
- Sign and publish the repository metadata

#### Run it manually:

```bash
./update.sh
```

#### Or automate it with cron:

```bash
crontab -e
# Example: run every hour
0 * * * * /path/to/your/FeloStore-Repo/update.sh
```

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## 🤝 Contributing

Feel free to fork this repo, suggest improvements, or open pull requests!

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## 📜 License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).