Flatpak Bundler

flatpak-bundler is a Node.js utility designed to programmatically create Flatpak application bundles. Version 0.1.3, last updated in January 2017, acts as a wrapper around the system's `flatpak-builder` command-line tool. It aims to simplify the Flatpak creation process by offering features like automatic installation of Flatpak runtimes and dependencies, direct export to single-file bundles, and streamlined file copying and symlink management. This module was particularly useful for packaging applications built with frameworks like Electron or NW.js, which often involve prebuilt binaries rather than traditional autotools-style build processes. Given its last update was over nine years ago and its dependency on Node.js versions 4.0.0 or greater (a long-unsupported runtime), the package is considered abandoned, with no active development or maintenance. Modern Flatpak tooling for Node.js or Electron has since evolved significantly, often utilizing more direct `flatpak-builder` manifest generation or alternative Electron-specific bundlers.