5. Quickstart - Import and Deploy a WAPT Package

The purpose of this documentation is to guide you through your first experience with the following steps:

  • Downloading a package from the WAPT store.

  • Add a package dependency to a machine.

  • Updating and installing the package on that machine.

5.1. Downloading a package from the WAPT store

  • Open the WAPT Console.

  • Navigate to the Packages Inventory tab. (1)

  • Click Import from Internet. (2)

  • Ensure the console is targeting https://wapt.tranquil.it/wapt (The Official WAPT Store). (3)

  • Finally, click on OK. (4)

Repository Inventory

Repository Inventory

Hint

This step only needs to be completed once. After that, you can modify this configuration as needed by clicking the Repository Settings button.

  • In the Search field, enter the name of the software you want to download. For this example, we will search for “VLC”. (1)

  • If you want to import only the lastest version available in the WAPT Store, click on Last version only. (2)

  • Select the correct package you want (architecture, OS, locale, etc.). (3)

  • Add this package to your basket. (4)

Select Package

Select Package

  • Finally, click on Import basket packages.

Import Basket

Import Basket

5.2. Adding a package dependency to a machine

  • Go to the Inventory tab. (1)

  • Select the machine where you want to install the package. (2)

  • Right-click → Edit Host. (3)

Edit Host

Edit Host

5.3. Updating and installing the package on that machine

In the Edit Host window:

  • Select the desired package from the right-side list (e.g., wapt-vlc). (1)

  • Click Add Dependencies to Package (or drag and drop it to the left-side list). (2)

  • The package will appear in the left-side list. (3)

  • Click Save and Apply. (4)

Add Dependency

Add Dependency

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Save and Apply : Triggers an immediate update and installs the new package dependency (e.g., wapt-vlc) on the machine.

Save: Only updates the package list without installing it. This is recommended for production environments to avoid disrupting users. The installation will occur later, during the waptexit process (a summary window showing pending installations before shutdown).

5.4. Verify the Installation

  • Select the machine where you have to install the package. (1)

  • Monitor the installation progress in the Host Tasks tab for the machine. This tab provides real-time updates on WAPT actions.

  • Go to the host packages tab. (2)

  • Check the Host Packages tab to view the package status (OK, Update, or Error). (3)

Verify Dependency

Verify Dependency

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed your first WAPT package and understood the package dependency system.