What is Motion Inst?
Motion Inst is a lightweight installer and runtime utility designed to safely and easily fetch and install the Motion+ package suite.It is built for developers and CI workflows, automating complex manual steps and dependency handling.
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Purpose
- Automate package retrieval and installation procedures to reduce developer overhead
- Strengthen security by validating download sources and artifacts
- Provide a lightweight, portable CLI that integrates well with scripts and CI pipelines
Key Features
- Automated installation: Fetches and extracts multiple Motion+ packages at once and invokes required hooks.
- Security-focused: Designed with signature and checksum verification flows in mind to detect tampering and ensure trusted distribution paths.
- Lightweight: Minimal dependencies enable fast execution in CI and scripting environments.
- CLI-friendly: A simple command structure suitable for both manual use and automation.
Intended Use Cases
- Rapid setup on development machines (e.g., installing tooling or templates)
- Automated package retrieval and installation in CI/CD pipelines
- Secure distribution workflows in offline or mirrored environments
Configuration and Customization
- Motion Inst can be customized via configuration files and environment variables.Adjust settings such as download destinations, cache locations, and verification methods (signatures/checksums) per project requirements.
Security Considerations
- Always use official distribution sources and signed artifacts when available.
- In CI environments, combine caching with verification to prevent the introduction of malicious artifacts.
Contributions and Feedback
- Bug reports and feature requests are welcome via Issues or Pull Requests on the GitHub repository.Please report if documentation or examples feel insufficient as well.
For more details, see the Usage Guide, CLI Reference, and Environment Variables & Configuration.