[Python, All OS]KSP-AVC: Kerbal Space Program Add-on Version Checker

[Tyrope]

This little project started a way better one, and as such I have officially discontinued this program. This means no more updates & no more support!

The better project mentioned above is the KSP-AVC Plugin by Cybutek.

Kerbal Space Program Add-on Version Checker, or KSP-AVC for short is a small program written in Python to compare a local version with with one on the internet.

Clarification as required by forum rules:

If you contact a website or other network or computer system with your plugin, you must tell users exactly what you're sending or receiving in a clear and obvious way. This means no fine text and no big words.

This plug-in contacts web-pages listed in the .version file provided by the add-ons installed, including KSP-AVC.version in the program's own directory. The data of the online equivalent is only stored in RAM memory. This means no information is stored on your hard drive by running this program. (with the exception of the config file, see below). For an example of what data is received exactly, see the example.version file.

Your plugin must not edit, delete, or create files outside of the KSP installation folder. This will, again, help protect user privacy and avoid destructive behavior.

This program creates a configuration file to remember where you installed Kerbal Space Program. This file can be found in ~/.KSP-AVC and can be opened in any text editor. Example

Links:

Source Code

Licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

Changelog & downloads:

[0.3.1]Bugfix release.

[0.3]Add support for third digit version number & comparing KSP versions.

[0.2]Fixed SyntaxError (Thanks @vosechu ), Added sanity check for invalid JSON files.

[0.1]Initial release

Known add-ons with compatible .version file:

• Toolbar
  
• Procedural Parts
  
• Ferram Aerospace Research
  
• Kerbal Joint Reinforcement
  
• Real Solar System
  

Edited August 30, 2014 by Tyrope

[TheCanadianVendingMachine]

So, how did you test this?

[Tyrope]

So, how did you test this?

It uses it's own systems to check for it's own version. I also made a mock mod locally (Just the version file) that checked against a link on my web server.

[cybutek]

Just thought it's worth a mention here... I have extended your idea and the .version file into something that is integrated with KSP and much more usable for the regular player and dev with KSP-AVC Plugin & KSP-AVC Online. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/79745-0-23-5-KSP-AVC-Add-on-Version-Checker-Plugin-KSP-AVC-Online