This script automates the installation process of Aseprite. The original repository is:

https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite

Manual installation instructions for Aseprite are available at:

https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/blob/main/INSTALL.md

• Linux or macOS
• Xcode Command Line Tools (macOS only)
• Homebrew (macOS only)

Note: Do not run any script as root. The script will prompt for sudo only when necessary.

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the script.
3. Make the script executable:

chmod +x install.sh

4. Run the script:

./install.sh

1. Checks that the OS is Linux.
2. Updates and upgrades the system.
3. Installs required dependencies (g++, clang, cmake, ninja, etc).
4. Downloads and extracts Skia.
5. Downloads and extracts Aseprite.
6. Builds Aseprite.
7. Moves binaries to /opt/aseprite.
8. Creates a .desktop file for Aseprite.
9. Sets executable permissions for the .desktop file.

1. Checks that the OS is macOS.
2. Installs Xcode Command Line Tools if needed.
3. Installs required dependencies (cmake, ninja via Homebrew).
4. Downloads and extracts Skia and Aseprite.
5. Builds Aseprite for the detected architecture (x86_64 or ARM64).
6. Creates an Aseprite .app bundle and copies it to /Applications.

To remove Aseprite from your system, use the uninstall script:

1. Make the script executable:

chmod +x uninstall.sh

2. Run the script:

./uninstall.sh

• Removes the /opt/aseprite directory
• Removes the desktop entry file from ~/.local/share/applications/
• Cleans up build directories and temporary files

• Removes /Applications/Aseprite.app
• Cleans up build directories and temporary files

To upgrade Aseprite to the latest version, use the upgrade script:

1. Make the script executable:

chmod +x upgrade.sh

2. Run the script:

./upgrade.sh

The upgrade script performs a complete reinstallation by:

1. Running uninstall.sh to remove the current installation
2. Running install.sh to install the latest version

This ensures you always have the most recent version of Aseprite with a clean installation.

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.