I need an internal tool that team members can use via a web browser on our local network, without installing any software. FastPack has powerful packing and splitting capabilities, but it currently lacks a web interface, which is a barrier for non-technical team members.
I would like to request three features/enhancements:
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Web User Interface (Web UI)
A browser-based GUI that exposes the core functionality of FastPack (packing, splitting, etc.) through a simple web page. This would allow us to deploy it on an Ubuntu 20.04 server and let anyone on the local network access it by URL (similar to how free-tex-packer works).
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Simplified Chinese (zh_CN) Localization
Full i18n support for the UI (desktop app + possible future web UI) with a Simplified Chinese translation. Many team members are not comfortable with English-only interfaces.
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Official deployment guide for Ubuntu 20.04 Server
Clear documentation on how to deploy the FastPack web service (once available) on Ubuntu 20.04, including dependencies, reverse proxy setup (e.g., Nginx), and systemd service examples.
- Using desktop app sharing (e.g., Remote Desktop) – cumbersome.
- Combining FastPack CLI with a custom web backend – works but duplicates effort if FastPack could provide a first-party web UI.
FastPack is already an excellent tool; adding these features would make it suitable for collaborative environments and non-English-speaking teams. If a full web UI is out of scope in the short term, even a API server mode (e.g., exposing REST endpoints) would be highly appreciated.
I need an internal tool that team members can use via a web browser on our local network, without installing any software. FastPack has powerful packing and splitting capabilities, but it currently lacks a web interface, which is a barrier for non-technical team members.
I would like to request three features/enhancements:
Web User Interface (Web UI)
A browser-based GUI that exposes the core functionality of FastPack (packing, splitting, etc.) through a simple web page. This would allow us to deploy it on an Ubuntu 20.04 server and let anyone on the local network access it by URL (similar to how free-tex-packer works).
Simplified Chinese (zh_CN) Localization
Full i18n support for the UI (desktop app + possible future web UI) with a Simplified Chinese translation. Many team members are not comfortable with English-only interfaces.
Official deployment guide for Ubuntu 20.04 Server
Clear documentation on how to deploy the FastPack web service (once available) on Ubuntu 20.04, including dependencies, reverse proxy setup (e.g., Nginx), and systemd service examples.
FastPack is already an excellent tool; adding these features would make it suitable for collaborative environments and non-English-speaking teams. If a full web UI is out of scope in the short term, even a API server mode (e.g., exposing REST endpoints) would be highly appreciated.