Install the latest build of an app from Github
The option --force latest implemented in the v5.6.4 release now can be used in couple with the option -i or install, like this:
am -i --force-latest [PROGRAM1] [PROGRAM2] [PROGRAM3] ...
or
appman -i --force-latest [PROGRAM1] [PROGRAM2] [PROGRAM3] ...
The installation script will be patched to point towards a "latest" release, regardless of whether it exists or not. It's up to you to find out if there is a "latest" build for GNU/Linux.
As I explained in the previous release, many developers omit AppImage or GNU/Linux builds in general in "releases/latest", which is why many of my installation scripts point towards a generic "releases".
If you use the -i option followed by the --force-latest option, you will be sure to target a Stable release and not an Alpha/Beta/RC/Pre-release... however, this does not guarantee that the app actually exists and will therefore be installed correctly. I highly recommend using the --force-latest option only after installing the app normally, or at least inquiring about the application author's repository using the -a or -w option to get the URL, or use the --rollback option to manually select a different release.
Termux/mobile view
The help message given with the -h option has been split into three functions so that it can be patched if AM or AppMan are run on Termux, so as to have both a Desktop and Mobile view of the help message with the list of options.
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