aredn-firmware-sync/README.md

# AREDN Firmware Sync Script

This script mirrors the [AREDN firmware repository](https://downloads.arednmesh.org/), patches the firmware site config to use a local mesh URL, and regenerates JSON indexes. See [Creating a Local AREDN® Software Server](https://docs.arednmesh.org/en/latest/arednHow-toGuides/local-software-source.html).
This script was designed for use **Disaster Response Communications & Information Technology (DRCIT)** but is freely reusable by other hams/groups.

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## 🚀 Quick Start (5 minutes)

```bash
# 1. Clone this repo
git clone https://drcit.dev/DRCIT/aredn.git
cd aredn

# 2. Edit sync.sh variables for your node
nano sync.sh   # set ROOT, LOG, NEW_URL

# 3. Make it executable
chmod +x ~/.local/bin/sync.sh

# 4. Test once manually
~/.local/bin/sync.sh

# 5. Add cron (every 4 hours, as local user part of the docker group)
sudo crontab -u <user> -e 
# add this line:
0 */4 * * * ~/.local/bin/sync.sh >> ~/.local/logs/aredn.log 2>&1

# 6. Add logrotate rule
sudo tee /etc/logrotate.d/aredn-sync <<'EOF'
su drcit drcit
/home/drcit/.local/logs/aredn.log {
    daily
    rotate 7
    compress
    delaycompress
    missingok
    notifempty
    create 0640 drcit drcit
}
EOF