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+# Building TimeSafari Electron App
+
+This guide explains how to build distributable packages for the TimeSafari Electron desktop application.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### From Project Root
+```bash
+# Build all Linux packages (AppImage, deb)
+npm run electron:build
+
+# Build specific package types
+npm run electron:build:appimage  # AppImage only
+npm run electron:build:deb       # Debian package only
+```
+
+### From Electron Directory
+```bash
+cd electron
+
+# Build all packages
+./build-packages.sh
+
+# Build specific types
+./build-packages.sh appimage
+./build-packages.sh deb
+./build-packages.sh pack    # Unpacked directory (for testing)
+```
+
+## Package Types
+
+### 1. AppImage (Recommended for Linux)
+- **File**: `TimeSafari-1.0.0.AppImage`
+- **Size**: ~145MB
+- **Usage**: Download and run directly, no installation required
+- **Distribution**: Upload to GitHub releases or website
+
+```bash
+# Make executable and run
+chmod +x TimeSafari-1.0.0.AppImage
+./TimeSafari-1.0.0.AppImage
+```
+
+### 2. Debian Package (.deb)
+- **File**: `TimeSafari_1.0.0_amd64.deb`
+- **Size**: ~96MB
+- **Usage**: Install via package manager
+- **Distribution**: Upload to repositories or direct download
+
+```bash
+# Install
+sudo dpkg -i TimeSafari_1.0.0_amd64.deb
+
+# Run
+timesafari
+```
+
+### 3. RPM Package (.rpm)
+- **File**: `TimeSafari-1.0.0.x86_64.rpm`
+- **Requirements**: `rpmbuild` must be installed
+- **Usage**: Install via package manager
+
+```bash
+# Install rpmbuild (Arch Linux)
+sudo pacman -S rpm-tools
+
+# Build RPM
+./build-packages.sh rpm
+
+# Install (on RPM-based systems)
+sudo rpm -i TimeSafari-1.0.0.x86_64.rpm
+```
+
+## Build Requirements
+
+### System Dependencies
+- Node.js 18+
+- npm or yarn
+- Python 3 (for native module compilation)
+- Build tools (gcc, make)
+
+### Optional Dependencies
+- `rpmbuild` - for RPM packages
+- `fpm` - automatically downloaded by electron-builder
+
+### Node Dependencies
+All required dependencies are in `package.json`:
+- `electron-builder` - Main build tool
+- `better-sqlite3-multiple-ciphers` - SQLite with encryption
+- Native module compilation tools
+
+## Build Process
+
+### 1. Preparation
+```bash
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Build TypeScript
+npm run build
+```
+
+### 2. Package Creation
+The build process:
+1. Compiles TypeScript to JavaScript
+2. Rebuilds native modules for Electron
+3. Packages the app with electron-builder
+4. Creates platform-specific installers
+
+### 3. Output Location
+All built packages are saved to `electron/dist/`:
+```
+dist/
+├── TimeSafari-1.0.0.AppImage      # Portable AppImage
+├── TimeSafari_1.0.0_amd64.deb     # Debian package
+├── TimeSafari-1.0.0.x86_64.rpm    # RPM package (if built)
+└── linux-unpacked/                # Unpacked directory
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+### App Metadata
+App information is configured in `electron/package.json`:
+```json
+{
+  "name": "TimeSafari",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "Time Safari - Community building through gifts, gratitude, and collaborative projects",
+  "homepage": "https://timesafari.app",
+  "author": {
+    "name": "Matthew Raymer",
+    "email": "matthew@timesafari.app"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Build Configuration
+Build settings are in `electron/electron-builder.config.json`:
+- Package formats and architectures
+- Icons and assets
+- Platform-specific settings
+- Signing and publishing options
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+#### 1. Native Module Compilation Errors
+```bash
+# Clear cache and rebuild
+npm run build
+```
+
+#### 2. Missing Dependencies
+```bash
+# Install system dependencies (Arch Linux)
+sudo pacman -S base-devel python
+
+# Install Node dependencies
+npm install
+```
+
+#### 3. RPM Build Fails
+```bash
+# Install rpmbuild
+sudo pacman -S rpm-tools
+
+# Try building again
+./build-packages.sh rpm
+```
+
+#### 4. Large Package Size
+The packages are large (~100-150MB) because they include:
+- Complete Electron runtime
+- Node.js runtime
+- SQLite native modules
+- Application assets
+
+This is normal for Electron applications.
+
+### Debug Mode
+For detailed build information:
+```bash
+DEBUG=electron-builder npx electron-builder build
+```
+
+## Distribution
+
+### GitHub Releases
+1. Create a new release on GitHub
+2. Upload the built packages as release assets
+3. Users can download and install directly
+
+### Package Repositories
+- **Debian/Ubuntu**: Upload `.deb` to repository
+- **Fedora/CentOS**: Upload `.rpm` to repository
+- **Arch Linux**: Create PKGBUILD for AUR
+
+### Direct Download
+Host the packages on your website for direct download.
+
+## Cross-Platform Building
+
+### Current Support
+- **Linux**: Full support (AppImage, deb, rpm)
+- **Windows**: Configured but requires Windows build environment
+- **macOS**: Configured but requires macOS build environment
+
+### Building for Other Platforms
+To build for Windows or macOS, you need:
+- The target platform's build environment
+- Platform-specific signing certificates
+- Updated build configuration
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### Code Signing
+For production releases, consider code signing:
+- **Linux**: Not required but recommended
+- **Windows**: Required for Windows SmartScreen
+- **macOS**: Required for Gatekeeper
+
+### Package Integrity
+- Verify package checksums
+- Use HTTPS for distribution
+- Consider GPG signatures for packages
+
+## Performance Tips
+
+### Build Optimization
+- Use `--dir` flag for faster development builds
+- Cache node_modules between builds
+- Use CI/CD for automated builds
+
+### Package Size Reduction
+- Remove unnecessary dependencies
+- Use electron-builder's file filtering
+- Consider using electron-updater for delta updates
+
+## Support
+
+For build issues:
+1. Check the console output for specific errors
+2. Verify all dependencies are installed
+3. Try cleaning and rebuilding
+4. Check electron-builder documentation
+5. Open an issue with build logs
+
+---
+
+**Happy Building! 🚀** 
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diff --git a/electron/build-packages.sh b/electron/build-packages.sh
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# TimeSafari Electron Build Script
+# Usage: ./build-packages.sh [pack|appimage|deb|rpm|all]
+
+set -e
+
+echo "🚀 TimeSafari Electron Build Script"
+echo "=================================="
+
+# Build TypeScript and rebuild native modules
+echo "📦 Building TypeScript and native modules..."
+npm run build
+
+BUILD_TYPE="${1:-all}"
+
+case "$BUILD_TYPE" in
+  "pack")
+    echo "📦 Creating unpacked build..."
+    npx electron-builder build --dir -c ./electron-builder.config.json
+    ;;
+  "appimage")
+    echo "📦 Creating AppImage..."
+    npx electron-builder build --linux AppImage -c ./electron-builder.config.json
+    ;;
+  "deb")
+    echo "📦 Creating Debian package..."
+    npx electron-builder build --linux deb -c ./electron-builder.config.json
+    ;;
+  "rpm")
+    echo "📦 Creating RPM package..."
+    if ! command -v rpmbuild &> /dev/null; then
+      echo "⚠️  rpmbuild not found. Install with: sudo pacman -S rpm-tools"
+      exit 1
+    fi
+    npx electron-builder build --linux rpm -c ./electron-builder.config.json
+    ;;
+  "all")
+    echo "📦 Creating all Linux packages..."
+    npx electron-builder build --linux -c ./electron-builder.config.json
+    ;;
+  *)
+    echo "❌ Unknown build type: $BUILD_TYPE"
+    echo "Usage: $0 [pack|appimage|deb|rpm|all]"
+    exit 1
+    ;;
+esac
+
+echo ""
+echo "✅ Build completed successfully!"
+echo "📁 Output files in: ./dist/"
+echo ""
+echo "📦 Available packages:"
+ls -la dist/ | grep -E '\.(AppImage|deb|rpm)$' || echo "   No packages found"
+echo ""
+echo "🎉 Ready to distribute!" 
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diff --git a/electron/electron-builder.config.json b/electron/electron-builder.config.json
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@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 {
-  "appId": "com.yourdoamnin.yourapp",
+  "appId": "app.timesafari.desktop",
+  "productName": "TimeSafari",
   "directories": {
-    "buildResources": "resources"
+    "buildResources": "resources",
+    "output": "dist"
   },
   "files": [
     "assets/**/*",
@@ -12,17 +14,51 @@
   "publish": {
     "provider": "github"
   },
+  "linux": {
+    "target": [
+      {
+        "target": "AppImage",
+        "arch": ["x64"]
+      },
+      {
+        "target": "deb",
+        "arch": ["x64"]
+      },
+      {
+        "target": "rpm",
+        "arch": ["x64"]
+      }
+    ],
+    "icon": "assets/appIcon.png",
+    "category": "Office",
+    "description": "Time Safari - Community building through gifts, gratitude, and collaborative projects",
+    "maintainer": "Matthew Raymer <matthew@timesafari.app>",
+    "vendor": "TimeSafari"
+  },
   "nsis": {
     "allowElevation": true,
     "oneClick": false,
-    "allowToChangeInstallationDirectory": true
+    "allowToChangeInstallationDirectory": true,
+    "createDesktopShortcut": true,
+    "createStartMenuShortcut": true
   },
   "win": {
-    "target": "nsis",
+    "target": [
+      {
+        "target": "nsis",
+        "arch": ["x64"]
+      }
+    ],
     "icon": "assets/appIcon.ico"
   },
   "mac": {
-    "category": "your.app.category.type",
-    "target": "dmg"
+    "category": "public.app-category.productivity",
+    "target": [
+      {
+        "target": "dmg",
+        "arch": ["x64", "arm64"]
+      }
+    ],
+    "icon": "assets/appIcon.png"
   }
 }
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diff --git a/electron/package.json b/electron/package.json
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 {
   "name": "TimeSafari",
   "version": "1.0.0",
-  "description": "An Amazing Capacitor App",
+  "description": "Time Safari - Community building through gifts, gratitude, and collaborative projects",
+  "homepage": "https://timesafari.app",
   "author": {
-    "name": "",
-    "email": ""
+    "name": "Matthew Raymer",
+    "email": "matthew@timesafari.app"
   },
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
-    "url": ""
+    "url": "https://github.com/trentlarson/crowd-master"
   },
   "license": "MIT",
   "main": "build/src/index.js",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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     "electron:dev": "npm run build:capacitor && npx cap copy electron && cd electron && npm run electron:start",
     "electron:setup": "./scripts/setup-electron.sh",
     "electron:dev-full": "./scripts/electron-dev.sh",
+    "electron:build": "npm run build:capacitor && npx cap copy electron && cd electron && ./build-packages.sh",
+    "electron:build:appimage": "npm run build:capacitor && npx cap copy electron && cd electron && ./build-packages.sh appimage",
+    "electron:build:deb": "npm run build:capacitor && npx cap copy electron && cd electron && ./build-packages.sh deb",
     "clean:android": "adb uninstall app.timesafari.app || true",
     "build:android": "./scripts/build-android.sh",
     "fastlane:ios:beta": "cd ios && fastlane beta",