CCAI : Cloudron Custom App Installer
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deleted my old ccai app and used the new bash thing. I logged in via SSH and typed the command there. It's been going for... 20 mins now? How long is it supposed to take?
Restarted the server and tried the Windows installer instead. It worked perfectly without the https:// part for the cloudron domain link.
@timconsidine new ccai-p is installed now but it won't sync the new library. I entered the token + link in the config and restarted the app. I re-logged in ccai-p as well. No dice.
here's the error log when trying to install an app. hth.
[9:18:21 AM] Repository URL provided: https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw [9:18:21 AM] Server will auto-detect default branch and construct manifest URL [9:18:21 AM] Starting installation process... [9:18:21 AM] Installation started. Streaming logs... [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:11:37] Verifying Cloudron credentials... [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:11:37] Credentials verified successfully [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] Cleaning up any existing installer directory... [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] Creating temporary directory for installation files... [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] Repository URL provided: https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] Server will auto-detect default branch and construct manifest URL [9:18:21 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] Trying https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/CloudronManifest.json [9:18:23 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] CloudronManifest.json downloaded successfully [9:18:23 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:21] Fetching asset logo.png from https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/logo.png [9:18:23 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:22] Fetching postInstallMessage file POSTINSTALL.md from https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/POSTINSTALL.md [9:18:23 AM] [2026-02-05 15:18:22] postInstallMessage download failed for POSTINSTALL.md: HTTP 404 [9:18:23 AM] ERROR: Installation failed. Check the logs for details.@humptydumpty I finished the upgrade !
Apologies again that you got caught up in the middle of itIndie app dev, scratching my itches, lover of Cloudron PaaS
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@humptydumpty I finished the upgrade !
Apologies again that you got caught up in the middle of it@timconsidine I can't help with code, but more than happy to help with testing!
- I reinstalled CCAI-P via the Windows.exe installer and that went smoothly.
- I reinstalled Zoneminder via the new CCAI-P and that also went smoothly.
- Attempted to install Excalidraw but that didn't work (I logged out in CCAI, restarted app, and clicked on start-over). Here's the log from the CCAI page.
[12:51:13 PM] Repository URL provided: https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw [12:51:13 PM] Server will auto-detect default branch and construct manifest URL [12:51:13 PM] Starting installation process... [12:51:13 PM] Installation started. Streaming logs... [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Cleaning up any existing installer directory... [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Creating temporary directory for installation files... [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Repository URL provided: https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Server will auto-detect default branch and construct manifest URL [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Trying https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/CloudronManifest.json (Attempt 1/3) [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] DEBUG: Starting download for https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/CloudronManifest.json [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] CloudronManifest.json downloaded successfully [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Fetching asset logo.png from https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/logo.png [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] DEBUG: Starting download for https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/logo.png [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Fetching postInstallMessage file POSTINSTALL.md from https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/POSTINSTALL.md [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] DEBUG: Starting download for https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/POSTINSTALL.md [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] postInstallMessage download failed for POSTINSTALL.md: HTTP 404 [12:51:16 PM] ERROR: Installation failed: Unknown error -
@timconsidine I can't help with code, but more than happy to help with testing!
- I reinstalled CCAI-P via the Windows.exe installer and that went smoothly.
- I reinstalled Zoneminder via the new CCAI-P and that also went smoothly.
- Attempted to install Excalidraw but that didn't work (I logged out in CCAI, restarted app, and clicked on start-over). Here's the log from the CCAI page.
[12:51:13 PM] Repository URL provided: https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw [12:51:13 PM] Server will auto-detect default branch and construct manifest URL [12:51:13 PM] Starting installation process... [12:51:13 PM] Installation started. Streaming logs... [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Cleaning up any existing installer directory... [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Creating temporary directory for installation files... [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Repository URL provided: https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Server will auto-detect default branch and construct manifest URL [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Trying https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/CloudronManifest.json (Attempt 1/3) [12:51:13 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] DEBUG: Starting download for https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/CloudronManifest.json [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] CloudronManifest.json downloaded successfully [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Fetching asset logo.png from https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/logo.png [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] DEBUG: Starting download for https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/logo.png [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] Fetching postInstallMessage file POSTINSTALL.md from https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/POSTINSTALL.md [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] DEBUG: Starting download for https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/cloudron-excalidraw/-/raw/main/POSTINSTALL.md [12:51:16 PM] [2026-02-05 18:51:14] postInstallMessage download failed for POSTINSTALL.md: HTTP 404 [12:51:16 PM] ERROR: Installation failed: Unknown error@humptydumpty let me try it here ....
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Fixed the issues reported by @humptydumpty
Going to test installation of every app in catalogue, which will take a little time, feel free to report any issues you find.
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Pushed couple more fixes, continuing to test installation of every app
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I can confirm all reported bugs are fixed! Thanks Tim!
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Public service announcement to minimise chance of pulling the rug from under @humptydumpty or others again
Testing of all custom apps in catalogue reveal some stubborn issues on a couple of apps. So ...
Breaking changes to refactor CCAI-P and CustomAppGateway - they are going to go down for a short while Will post here when back up.
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CustomAppGateway and CCAI-P back in service.
As part of testing installation of all apps in the catalogue, I discovered gremlins (such as what happens if a source repo becomes unavailable or project abandoned, as well some "bound-to-fail-eventually" parsing and other "cleverness").
So I refactored both projects to be simpler and more robust, which needed them to go down.
I probably should do another round of testing all listed apps install correctly. That's on the ToDo list. I think it is all working (ha ha ha, famous last words).
if you already installed CCAI-P, I strongly recommend you reinstall it from customappgateway.appx.uk Custom apps already installed should not need re-installation.
It's just the installers which have changed. -
CustomAppGateway and CCAI-P back in service.
As part of testing installation of all apps in the catalogue, I discovered gremlins (such as what happens if a source repo becomes unavailable or project abandoned, as well some "bound-to-fail-eventually" parsing and other "cleverness").
So I refactored both projects to be simpler and more robust, which needed them to go down.
I probably should do another round of testing all listed apps install correctly. That's on the ToDo list. I think it is all working (ha ha ha, famous last words).
if you already installed CCAI-P, I strongly recommend you reinstall it from customappgateway.appx.uk Custom apps already installed should not need re-installation.
It's just the installers which have changed.@timconsidine i would like to thank you for your efforts and contributions. Please try to do windmill https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill
And Difyhttps://github.com/AshleyDelph84/dify-self-host
I spend 2 weekends and still not successful
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@timconsidine i would like to thank you for your efforts and contributions. Please try to do windmill https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill
And Difyhttps://github.com/AshleyDelph84/dify-self-host
I spend 2 weekends and still not successful
@DualOSWinWiz said in CCAI : Cloudron Custom App Installer:
I spend 2 weekends and still not successful
Well, don't assume I will do better !
Have to finish my VAT return but will look at them afterwards
