Merge pull request 'update-build-and-docs' (#2) from update-build-and-docs into main

Reviewed-on: #2

.gitea/workflows/release.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+name: Build and Release
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  create-release:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      
+      - name: Get version
+        id: get_version
+        run: |
+          VERSION=$(cat version.txt)
+          echo "VERSION=$VERSION" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+
+      - name: Create Release
+        id: create_release
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v1
+        with:
+          tag_name: v${{ env.VERSION }}
+          name: Release v${{ env.VERSION }}
+          draft: false
+          prerelease: false
+
+  build-windows:
+    needs: [create-release]
+    runs-on: windows-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.11'
+          
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+          pip install pyinstaller
+          pip install -r requirements.txt
+          
+      - name: Build executable
+        run: |
+          pyinstaller macropad.spec
+          
+      - name: Upload Windows artifact
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
+        with:
+          name: macropad-windows
+          path: dist/macropad.exe
+
+  build-linux:
+    needs: [create-release]
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.11'
+          
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+          pip install pyinstaller
+          pip install -r requirements.txt
+          
+      - name: Build executable
+        run: |
+          pyinstaller macropad_linux.spec
+
+      - name: Upload Linux artifact
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
+        with:
+          name: macropad-linux
+          path: dist/macropad
+
+# MacOS build is temporarily disabled
+# Uncomment this section when macOS build environment becomes available
+#
+#  build-macos:
+#    needs: [create-release]
+#    runs-on: macos-latest
+#    steps:
+#      - name: Checkout code
+#        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+#
+#      - name: Set up Python
+#        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+#        with:
+#          python-version: '3.11'
+#
+#      - name: Install dependencies
+#        run: |
+#          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+#          pip install pyinstaller
+#          pip install -r requirements.txt
+#
+#      - name: Build executable
+#        run: |
+#          pyinstaller macropad_macos.spec
+#
+#      - name: Upload macOS artifact
+#        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
+#        with:
+#          name: macropad-macos
+#          path: dist/macropad.app
+
+  attach-to-release:
+    needs: [create-release, build-windows, build-linux]
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Get version
+        id: get_version
+        run: |
+          VERSION=$(cat version.txt)
+          echo "VERSION=$VERSION" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+
+      - name: Download all artifacts
+        uses: actions/download-artifact@v3
+        
+      - name: Attach executables to release
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v1
+        with:
+          tag_name: v${{ env.VERSION }}
+          files: |
+            macropad-windows/macropad.exe
+            macropad-linux/macropad
+#            macropad-macos/macropad.app/**/*

README.md

@@ -8,30 +8,157 @@ A versatile MacroPad server application that lets you create, manage, and execut
 - **Application Macros**: Launch applications or scripts directly
 - **Key Modifiers**: Add Ctrl, Alt, Shift modifiers and Enter keypress to your text macros
 - **Custom Images**: Assign images to macros for easy identification
-- **Tabbed Organization**: Organize macros into categories with custom tabs
-- **Sorting Options**: Sort macros by name, type, or recent usage
+- **Category Management**: Organize macros into custom tabs for better organization
 - **Web Interface**: Access and trigger your macros from other devices on your network
+- **System Tray Integration**: Minimize to tray when minimized, exit when closed
 - **QR Code Generation**: Quickly connect mobile devices to the web interface
-- **System Tray Integration**: Minimize to tray, restore from tray menu
-- **Dark Theme UI**: Modern dark interface with improved usability
+- **Sorting Options**: Sort macros by name, type, or recent usage
 - **Persistent Storage**: Macros are automatically saved for future sessions
+- **Dark Theme**: Modern dark interface for comfortable use
+- **Modular Architecture**: Clean separation of concerns with dedicated modules
 
 ## Requirements
 
 - Python 3.11+
-- Required Python packages:
+- Required Python packages (install via requirements.txt):
   - tkinter
   - flask
   - pyautogui
   - pystray
   - Pillow (PIL)
-  - flask_cors
   - waitress
+  - netifaces
   - qrcode
 
 ## Installation
 
+### Method 1: From Source
+
 1. Clone or download this repository
 2. Install the required dependencies:
 ```bash
 pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+### Method 2: Pre-built Executables
+
+1. Go to the [Releases](https://repo.anhonesthost.net/MacroPad/MP-Server/releases) page
+2. Download the appropriate version for your operating system:
+   - Windows: `macropad.exe`
+   - Linux: `macropad`
+   - macOS: `macropad.app`
+3. Run the downloaded file
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The executables are unsigned and may trigger security warnings. You may need to click "More info" and "Run anyway" in Windows SmartScreen, adjust permissions on Linux (`chmod +x macropad`), or override Gatekeeper on macOS.
+
+## Usage
+
+### Main Interface
+
+When launched, MacroPad displays your existing macros with options to:
+
+- **Add New Macro**: Create text snippets or application shortcuts
+- **Edit Macro**: Modify existing macros
+- **Delete Macro**: Remove unwanted macros
+- **Sort Options**: Sort the Macros by type, name, and recent usage
+- **Manage Tabs**: Assign categories to macros for better organization
+- **Start Web Server**: Starts the web server to serve the MacroPad web interface.
+
+### Creating a Macro
+
+1. Click the "Add Macro" button
+2. Fill in the details:
+   - **Name**: A descriptive name for your macro
+   - **Category**: Assign a category to associate with a tab
+   - **Type**: Choose between Text or Application
+   - **Command/Text**: The text to insert or application command to run
+   - **Modifiers**: Select any combination of Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Enter
+   - **Image**: Optionally add an image for visual identification
+3. Click "Save" to create your macro
+
+### Remote Access
+
+The application runs a web server enabling remote access:
+
+1. Note your computer's local IP address (shown in the application header)
+2. From another device on the same network, open a web browser
+3. Navigate to `http://<your-ip-address>:40000`
+4. Click on any macro to execute it on your main computer
+
+### System Tray
+
+When minimized to the system tray:
+- Right-click the tray icon to show options
+- Select "Show" to restore the window
+- Select "Exit" to close the application
+
+## Example Application Commands
+
+### Windows Examples
+
+#### Steam Applications
+```
+"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" steam://rungameid/2767030
+```
+
+#### Chrome to a website
+```
+"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" http://twitch.tv/shadowdao
+```
+
+#### Run Notepad
+```
+notepad.exe
+```
+
+#### Open File Explorer to a specific location
+```
+explorer.exe "C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents"
+```
+
+### Linux Examples
+
+#### Opening Firefox
+```
+firefox https://example.com
+```
+
+#### Opening Steam
+```
+steam steam://rungameid/2767030
+```
+
+#### Launch Terminal
+```
+gnome-terminal
+```
+
+#### Open File Manager
+```
+nautilus ~/Documents
+```
+
+### macOS Examples
+
+#### Opening Safari
+```
+open -a Safari https://example.com
+```
+
+#### Opening Terminal
+```
+open -a Terminal
+```
+
+#### Open Finder to a specific location
+```
+open ~/Documents
+```
+
+#### Launch Applications
+```
+open -a "Visual Studio Code"
+```
+
+#### Special Thanks to CatArgent_ on Twitch for proof reading my stuff and providing valuable feedback.

config.py

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Configuration and constants for MacroPad Server
 
-VERSION = "0.8.0 Beta"
+VERSION = "0.8.5 Beta"
 DEFAULT_PORT = 40000
 
 # UI Theme colors

macropad_linux.spec

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+# -*- mode: python ; coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+
+a = Analysis(
+    ['main.py'],
+    pathex=[],
+    binaries=[],
+    datas=[],
+    hiddenimports=[],
+    hookspath=[],
+    hooksconfig={},
+    runtime_hooks=[],
+    excludes=[],
+    noarchive=False,
+    optimize=0,
+)
+pyz = PYZ(a.pure)
+
+exe = EXE(
+    pyz,
+    a.scripts,
+    a.binaries,
+    a.datas,
+    [],
+    name='macropad',
+    debug=False,
+    bootloader_ignore_signals=False,
+    strip=False,
+    upx=True,
+    upx_exclude=[],
+    runtime_tmpdir=None,
+    console=False,
+    disable_windowed_traceback=False,
+    argv_emulation=False,
+    target_arch=None,
+    codesign_identity=None,
+    entitlements_file=None,
+)

macropad_macos.spec

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+# -*- mode: python ; coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+
+a = Analysis(
+    ['main.py'],
+    pathex=[],
+    binaries=[],
+    datas=[],
+    hiddenimports=[],
+    hookspath=[],
+    hooksconfig={},
+    runtime_hooks=[],
+    excludes=[],
+    noarchive=False,
+    optimize=0,
+)
+pyz = PYZ(a.pure)
+
+exe = EXE(
+    pyz,
+    a.scripts,
+    a.binaries,
+    a.datas,
+    [],
+    name='macropad',
+    debug=False,
+    bootloader_ignore_signals=False,
+    strip=False,
+    upx=True,
+    upx_exclude=[],
+    runtime_tmpdir=None,
+    console=False,
+    disable_windowed_traceback=False,
+    argv_emulation=True,
+    target_arch=None,
+    codesign_identity=None,
+    entitlements_file=None,
+)
+
+app = BUNDLE(
+    exe,
+    name='macropad.app',
+    icon=None,
+    bundle_identifier=None,
+)

version.txt

@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.8.0
+0.8.5