feat: dynamically detect the package repository type
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Current evaluation
Merged PR #1231 as ecceb40d, dynamically detecting repository type for part-created base systems and chroots containing a different OS (CRAFT-4721).
Resolution: closed resolved
Reason: The approved PR passed all listed CI checks and was merged as commit ecceb40d, implementing dynamic detection for initially empty base systems and chroot environments.
Evaluated by: mr-cal-bot
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Issue body
The package repository type was historically detected once at the start
of execution, based on existing system files. A new feature in Craft
Parts will allow creation of the base system in a part, and the base
system must now be detected dynamically (because at start of execution
the base system may be potentially empty). Additionally, the repository
type must be re-detected inside a chroot since it may contain a
different system compared to the host where Craft Parts is running.
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CRAFT-4721
Evaluation history
| Date | Model | Scores | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stealth/space-bunny-alpha | — | closed resolved | Merged PR #1231 as ecceb40d, dynamically detecting repository type for part-created base systems and chroots containing a different OS (CRAFT-4721). | |
| stealth/space-bunny-alpha | — | closed resolved | Merged #1231 as ecceb40d, detecting package repository types dynamically for part-created base systems and chroots containing different systems (CRAFT-4721). | |
| stealth/space-bunny-alpha | — | closed resolved | Merged PR #1231 (commit ecceb40): package repository type detection now runs dynamically, including inside chroots with a different base system. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | — | Merged dynamic package repository type detection, replacing static startup checks. Supports base system creation in parts and chroot environments. Approved by three reviewers with all CI checks passing. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 | — | — | Merged a feature to dynamically detect package repository types, replacing static startup detection. This supports Craft Parts initializing empty base systems and ensures correct detection inside chroots. Addresses CRAFT-4721. |
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Related issues
| Issue | Project | State | Summary | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1224 Dynamic package repository detection | craft-parts | closed | Dynamic package repository detection was implemented in merged PR #1231 (commit ecceb40d), including part-created base systems and chroots with differing contents. |