Unverified Flatpak?

[GalacticSun]

I've noticed the Flatpak version of Fluent Reader is "unverified" (in the Linux Mint 22 software manager, for example).

Any chance this can get "verified"?

Thanks.

[GalacticSun]

By the way, is anyone working on this application anymore, or has it been abandoned?

[grvn]

@GalacticSun it seems like nothing is happening with this project.
I really like this application but it seems to be having a bit of issues with updating, a couple of dependencies in its flatpak packaging are starting to trigger warnings about deprecation.

Maybe time for a fork?
I'm unfortunately not a JavaScript developer so I'm not going to be able to do any good work forking it...

[GalacticSun]

@grvn Yes, it's a shame. Hopefully someone will fork it.

[molytov]

Ancient issue I know, but I figured I could offer an answer to the original question in case anyone else wonders.
Flatpak verification means that the release is handled by the developer(s) themselves or someone they give explicit trust to do it for them, while unverified applications are done by some independent volunteer(s).
There's not much that can be done to resolve dependency issues if upstream development (this repo) halts, and therefore no updated Flatpak releases to submit.
There doesn't appear to be much indication that Liu is coming back to keep working on this any time soon, and that they would also be willing to go through the process sorting out a verified release.

I would personally rather see more options that aren't just yet another electron app, so I can't say I'm totally in favor of a fork over a whole new project that isn't electron-based, although I do understand the former would be easier for development and existing users who want to stick with a familiar UX.