Create Ubuntu/Debian package (.deb)

[mapitman]

Task

Create a .deb package for Ubuntu and Debian-based Linux distributions.

Requirements

• Build process creates .deb file with proper control files
• Package includes:
  • makemkvcon as a dependency or pre-requisite
  • ffmpeg as a dependency
  • Application binaries and libraries
  • Man pages or help documentation
• Package name: media-encoding or mediaencoding
• Includes post-install setup if needed
• Support multiple architectures (amd64 at minimum)

Installation

After completion, users should be able to install via:

sudo apt install ./media-encoding_*.deb
media-encoding --mode movie --title "Example" --output ~/Movies

Implementation Options

1. Use dotnet publish with custom packaging scripts
2. Use existing .deb packaging tools (e.g., fpm, dpkg-deb)
3. Create proper Debian packaging structure

Testing

• Install on clean Ubuntu/Debian system
• Verify all dependencies resolved
• Verify application works after installation
• Test upgrade/downgrade

Related Issues

• Package application for distribution #20 - Package application for distribution
• Remove deprecated shell scripts #23 - Remove deprecated shell scripts (these will not be included in .deb package)