Fri Sep 20 06:19:00 UTC 2024: ## Violinist.io Introduces Self-Hosting Runners for Faster, Customizable Updates
Violinist.io, a popular automatic update service, has announced a new feature: self-hosting runners. This allows users to run update jobs locally on their own computers, offering increased flexibility and control.
The feature comes in response to user feedback seeking faster setup and more customizable options. “One recurring question we get is regarding two avenues of a similar aspect: They might differ a bit in wording or actual focus, but they usually boil down to one of these,” explained Eirik Smedsrud, developer of Violinist.io. “And from time to time these questions also become the actual blocker for them to start using violinist.io.”
With self-hosting runners, users can now initiate update checks using a single Docker command, effectively running the same update job as the Violinist.io service, but on their own infrastructure.
While this might seem counterintuitive to using an automated update service, it opens up several possibilities:
* **Complete control:** Users can customize their runners with specific configurations and environments.
* **Faster testing:** Quickly iterate on changes and test updates locally before deploying them.
* **Offline capabilities:** Run update checks even when disconnected from the internet.
To encourage users to try the new feature, Violinist.io is offering a free trial for all users, allowing them to experiment with self-hosting runners for two months.
Smedsrud also emphasized the open-source nature of the self-hosting feature, offering greater transparency and community engagement.
For more information on self-hosting runners and the free trial offer, visit the Violinist.io container repository.
This new feature promises to enhance the user experience by providing more control, customization, and flexibility for users who need a tailored approach to automatic updates.
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