0165E0018 Library Management

[rei-vilo]

One test with library management didn't succeed with the .json file at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rei-vilo/ReiVilo_Libraries_Index/master/ReiVilo_Libraries_Index.json

[rei-vilo]

According to Library Manager FAQ, all libraries are listed at http://downloads.arduino.cc/libraries/library_index.json maintained by Arduino.

Can I add my own url with my own library list?

At the moment, the IDE handles one URL only, and that's written into the code (dev jargon: it's hardcoded). This is a known limitation. However, if you know your way through the code, you can change that URL with another one.

Two options for Energia

• Keep a central list managed by Energia

As per Arduino.

This requires central resources to evaluate the libraries, check the parameters and update the library_index.json file accordingly.

• Use the Additional Boards Manager URLs field also for libraries

The Additional Boards Manager URLs list would be used for the boards and the libraries as well.

• List of libraries
  • Date Time Library Suite: The Date Time Library Suite includes Real Time Clock for CC3200 and CC3100, NTP Ethernet for TM4C129, NTP WiFi for CC3200 and CC3100. Reference GitHub
  • Galaxia Library: The Galaxia Library encapsulates RTOS elements as objects for an easier use. It runs on the boards supported by Energia MT: LaunchPad MSP432, LaunchPad CC3200 and RedBearLab CC3200-based boards. Reference GitHub
  • Master I²C Software Library: The Master I2C Software Library features master software I2C with the same functions as the hardware I2C Wire.h library. Reference GitHub

[robertinant]

Unfortunately as per the FAQ quote you mentioned, there is only one library_index.json for now. Supposedly the Arduino team is working on enabling third party URL's just like with the board manager. I will wait for that implementation and pull it into Energia when available.

For now, I will add your libraries to the centralized library_index.json file.

[rei-vilo]

Great!