Compile CopyQ for Windows ARM64

[gamedevsam]

I just got a swanky Snapdragon X Elite laptop which brings a big boost to ARM64 apps on Windows.

I'm surprised by how many apps already offer native ARM binaries, my all time favorites like KeePassXC & Everything, and even obscure ones like window-switcher offer them.

CopyQ is one of my favorite utilities that does not yet offer a native ARM build for Windows. I kindly request this be looked into, perhaps it's fairly simple to pull off.

Thanks in advance!

[hluk]

This won't be possible unless the architecture is supported by AppVeyor where CopyQ is built.

[apple-corps]

I just acquired a laptop with a snapdragon plus. I usually use linux but am waiting for linux support for snapdragon plus. Been using copyQ for about 10 years. @hluk thanks !! .

Anyhow while I am using windows arm,

Not sure regarding AppVeyor CI. And not terribly familiar with it. I had a look at the build def. Looks like AppVeyor might be used to compile along with Visual Studio 19...

I assume folks can attempt local builds if they have Visual Studio.

To resolve the CI issue, can github actions be used in place of AppVeyor : https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/arm64-on-github-actions-powering-faster-more-efficient-build-systems/

Assume the issue may be a VS 19 license required for building with the current configuration. Let me know if there's some suggestion on how I might be able to provide assistance.

[hluk]

Been using copyQ for about 10 years.

This is great to hear! Thanks for the support.

To resolve the CI issue, can github actions be used in place of AppVeyor : https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/arm64-on-github-actions-powering-faster-more-efficient-build-systems/

I think the Windows ARM platform support in GitHub Actions is only available to paying customers.

See: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/writing-workflows/choosing-where-your-workflow-runs/choosing-the-runner-for-a-job#standard-github-hosted-runners-for--private-repositories

[PabloTheDeveloper]

https://scoop.sh/#/apps?q=copyq it was able to work for me on my snapdragon laptop? @gamedevsam can you try that too and see if it works for you?

[gamedevsam]

The program works, but it's not native. It's a bit slower than usual, and consumes a bit more resources than necessary. I've moved on to using Ditto Clipboard Manager which offers a native ARM64 build. I find it to be less elegant than CopyQ, and potentially a tiny bit less user friendly, but it is just as feature rich, and much, much faster which is important for me.