Auto-Installer is a HarmonyOS application installer built on the OpenHarmony Hdc tool that streamlines the process of installing and debugging HarmonyOS applications across multiple platforms.
The tool addresses the need for simplified application deployment during HarmonyOS development. It wraps the underlying Hdc functionality to provide a more accessible installation experience, supporting installation of HAP, HSP, and APP file formats. The installer handles wireless installation capabilities and allows developers to apply custom certificates when needed.
Developers working with HarmonyOS Next should choose this tool if they need cross-platform installation support. The project runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and HarmonyOS Next itself, though each platform has specific setup requirements: Windows requires Java installation, macOS requires a quarantine attribute removal command, Linux requires the zenity package and non-root execution, and HarmonyOS Next installation must be performed from another platform. The tool is particularly suited for developers seeking to reduce friction in the debug-and-test cycle during HarmonyOS application development.
Development activity shows active ongoing work with recent major changes including a complete rewrite using Flutter to enable multi-platform support, formal renaming of the project, and expansion of supported file formats. The project maintains direct communication channels with users through community groups and accepts feedback via email and GitHub issues.
