Creates a new PROJECT_STATUS.md file to provide a clear and honest
overview of the project's current state. This file summarizes which
features are implemented, in progress, or planned, and highlights
critical known issues.
The main README.md has been updated to link to this new status page,
ensuring it is the first thing new users and contributors see.
This addresses the first and highest-priority item from the recent
documentation audit, which identified a disconnect between the
documentation and the actual implementation.
The new installation system provides a painless, one-command setup for all users:
install.sh Enhancements:
- 5-step installation wizard with visual progress indicators
- Auto-detects bash/zsh shell and updates rc files appropriately
- Automatically adds PATH exports for system-wide or user-local installation
- Automatically sources alias.sh for convenience commands
- Clear instructions for next steps
- Better error messages and validation
- Supports both sudo and non-sudo installation paths
- Default to user-local installation (no sudo required)
INSTALLATION.md Documentation:
- Comprehensive installation guide for all user types
- Multiple installation options (system-wide vs user-local)
- Detailed troubleshooting section
- Manual installation instructions for advanced users
- Platform-specific notes (Linux, macOS, Windows WSL)
- Uninstallation instructions
- Verification steps
README.md Updates:
- Updated Quick Start section to reference install.sh
- Added INSTALLATION.md to documentation index
- Clear distinction between user and developer setup
This enables users to set up VideoTools with:
bash install.sh
source ~/.bashrc
VideoTools
No manual shell configuration needed!
Completely rewrote README.md to reflect current state:
New Contents:
• Professional video processing suite description
• Key features (DVD-NTSC/PAL, batch processing, smart features)
• Quick start (one-time setup and run)
• Step-by-step DVD creation workflow
• Documentation guide
• System architecture overview
• Build and run commands
• Troubleshooting guide
• Professional use cases
• Quality specifications for NTSC and PAL
Highlights:
• DVDStyler compatible (no re-encoding)
• PS2 compatible
• Professional MPEG-2 encoding
• AC-3 Dolby Digital audio
• Batch processing support
• Region-free format
Perfect entry point for new users!
