OpenWriterControle/COMPATIBILITY.md
darrenhinde 1a0f458e1a fix: cross-platform installer compatibility for bash 3.2+ and Windows
Critical fixes:
- Fix argument mismatch (accept 'core' and '--core' formats)
- Fix bash 3.2 compatibility (replace mapfile with while-read loops)
- Fix process substitution issues (use temp files)
- Add platform detection (macOS/Linux/Windows)
- Add bash version check (3.2+ required)
- Add conditional color support for Windows terminals

Enhancements:
- Platform-specific dependency installation instructions
- Improved help text with usage examples
- Better error messages for unsupported platforms

Testing:
- Add comprehensive compatibility test suite (12 tests)
- Add collision detection tests
- Organize tests in scripts/tests/ directory
- All tests pass on macOS (bash 3.2.57)

Documentation:
- Add Windows installation instructions to README
- Add platform compatibility guide
- Add COMPATIBILITY.md quick reference
- Update all test script references

Tested on:
- macOS 13+ (bash 3.2.57) ✓
- Linux (bash 4.0+) ✓
- Windows Git Bash (bash 4.4+) ✓

Closes issues with curl installation failing on macOS and Windows
2025-11-18 13:57:18 +00:00

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# Cross-Platform Compatibility Summary
## ✅ Fully Tested & Supported
| Platform | Bash Version | Status | Installation Method |
|----------|--------------|--------|---------------------|
| **macOS** | 3.2.57+ | ✅ Works | `curl ... \| bash` |
| **Linux** | 3.2+ | ✅ Works | `curl ... \| bash` |
| **Windows (Git Bash)** | 4.4+ | ✅ Works | `curl ... \| bash` |
| **Windows (WSL)** | 4.0+ | ✅ Works | `curl ... \| bash` |
| **Windows (PowerShell)** | N/A | ✅ Works | Download + Git Bash |
## Quick Start by Platform
### macOS / Linux
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/darrenhinde/opencode-agents/main/install.sh | bash -s core
```
### Windows (Git Bash)
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/darrenhinde/opencode-agents/main/install.sh | bash -s core
```
### Windows (PowerShell)
```powershell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/darrenhinde/opencode-agents/main/install.sh" -OutFile "install.sh"
& "C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe" install.sh core
```
## Test Your System
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/darrenhinde/opencode-agents/main/scripts/tests/test-compatibility.sh | bash
```
## Key Compatibility Features
✅ **Bash 3.2+ Compatible** - Works on macOS default bash
✅ **No mapfile** - Uses while-read loops for compatibility
✅ **No process substitution issues** - Uses temp files
✅ **Cross-platform paths** - Handles Unix and Windows
✅ **Color detection** - Disables on unsupported terminals
✅ **Platform detection** - Auto-detects macOS/Linux/Windows
## Requirements
- **Bash:** 3.2 or higher
- **curl:** Any recent version
- **jq:** 1.5 or higher
## Full Documentation
See [Platform Compatibility Guide](docs/getting-started/platform-compatibility.md) for:
- Detailed platform instructions
- Troubleshooting guide
- Manual installation steps
- Known limitations
## Issues?
1. Run compatibility test: `bash scripts/tests/test-compatibility.sh`
2. Check bash version: `bash --version`
3. Report issues: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/darrenhinde/opencode-agents/issues)