iOTA

Frontend template for over-the-air app distribution

Usage

Docker (Recommended)

1. Clone this repository.
2. Create an environment file (or use this). The file should be name .env and placed in the same folder as the docker-compose.yml.
3. Run docker-compose up.
4. Update the variables in data/metadata.json when necessary. Make sure to reload the container.

The iOTA site will be served at localhost:8080.

Static Site

You can deploy iOTA as part of your CI/CD workflow.

iOS

1. Copy the exampleSite folder from this repository.
2. Add your iOS app (.ipa).
3. Replace the iOTA environment variables in the following files:
   • index.html
   • manifest.list

You can use envsubst to assist with this step.

4. Optional: replace static/icon.png with your app's icon.
5. Publish the website to a publicly accessible location (i.e. GitHub Pages).
6. From the iPhone/iPad you want to install the app onto, visit the web page. Follow the instructions to download the app to your device.

Reminder: make sure the iPhone/iPad is included in the provisioning profile used to build the iOS app. (Refer to Apple Developer docs for more details)

Android

1. Copy the exampleSite folder from this repository.
2. Add your Android app (.apk).
3. Replace the iOTA environment variables in the following files:
   • index.html

You can use envsubst to assist with this step.

4. Optional: replace static/icon.png with your app's icon.
5. Publish the website (i.e. GitHub Pages).

Unlike with iOS, Android does not require the download URL to be publicly accessible.

6. From the Android device you want to install the app onto, visit the web page. Follow the instructions to download the app to your device.

FAQ

Where does the name iOTA come from?

• If you abbreviate "iOS Over The Air", you get "iOTA".

Links

• Moment.js
• darken
• SVG Vectors and Icons