Install & Update Helium Browser on Linux

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Fr4nz D13trich 0d99d8e325 update		2025-12-23 20:21:29 +01:00
assets	Launcher updater added	2025-12-23 00:54:23 +01:00
helium_auto_update.sh	Initial commit	2025-12-20 14:53:27 +01:00
helium_helper.sh	update	2025-12-23 20:21:29 +01:00
README.md	updated & ready to merge	2025-12-22 18:51:38 +01:00
test.sh	Script updater added	2025-12-23 17:47:06 +01:00
todo.md	Script updater ready for testing	2025-12-23 18:00:10 +01:00

Helium Bowser installer & updater

Overview

Interactive installer and updater script
Installs to /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium | changeable in line 27 INSTALL_PATH
Assumes:
- Presence of /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium when updating | changeable in line 27 INSTALL_PATH
- Executable named Helium.AppImage | for convenience so launchers don't have to be edited at each update
Keeps prior AppImage as Helium.old which will be replaced at every update
Adds desktop launcher to /home/<USER>/.local/share/applications

Automatic updater script
Installs to /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium | changeable in line 8 INSTALL_PATH
Assumes:
- Presence of /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium when updating | changeable in line 8 INSTALL_PATH
- Executable named helium-browser.AppImage | for convenience so launchers don't have to be edited at each update
Loggs to /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium/updateLog
Keeps prior AppImage as helium-browser.OldAppImage which will be replaced at every update