A local AI model helped me build a graphical package manager from scratch
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Two years ago, the author switched from Arch Linux to OpenMandriva Linux for its rolling release and compatibility with their company's RPM-based security software. OpenMandriva lacks a graphical package manager, so the author decided to build one from scratch with the help of local large language models (LLMs). They chose Laguna XS 2.1, Ornith 1.5, and Flint models, as well as the Python with PyQT 6 framework.
After several iterations, the author created two applications: a tray icon updater and a graphical package manager capable of handling RPMs, Flatpaks, and Snaps. The author hopes this package manager will become OpenMandriva's official installer and updater, noting that local LLMs can help non-technical users create functional desktop applications.
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