# Arduino Library Manager Submission Guide

## How to Submit Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220 to Arduino Library Manager

### Automatic Submission
After each release, our GitHub Actions workflow provides instructions for submission. Look for the "Arduino Library Manager Submission Instructions" step in the release workflow output.

### Manual Submission Process

1. **Go to Arduino Library Registry**:
   - URL: https://github.com/arduino/library-registry
   - Click "New Issue"

2. **Use This Template**:
   ```
   Title: Add Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220 library

   Repository URL: https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library
   Release tag: v1.1.1 (or latest version)
   Library name: Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220
   Version: 1.1.1 (or latest version)

   This is a fork of the EByte LoRa E220 Series Library with enhanced CI/CD, 
   automated releases, and improved Arduino Library Manager compatibility.
   
   The library provides support for EByte LoRa E220 LLCC68 devices with 5-10km 
   range communication. It supports Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, and 
   Raspberry Pi Pico platforms.

   Key improvements in this fork:
   - Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions
   - Comprehensive testing across multiple platforms  
   - Automated releases with semantic versioning
   - Enhanced documentation and examples
   - Arduino Library Manager compliance
   - PlatformIO support
   - NPM package for advanced integration

   The library passes all Arduino library lint checks and follows best practices
   for Arduino library development.
   ```

3. **Submit and Monitor**:
   - Submit the issue
   - Monitor for Arduino team response
   - Address any feedback if required
   - Wait for approval (usually takes 1-2 weeks)

### Library Compliance Checklist

Our library meets all Arduino Library Manager requirements:

- ✅ Valid `library.properties` file
- ✅ Proper repository structure
- ✅ Complete examples in `examples/` directory
- ✅ MIT License
- ✅ Semantic versioning
- ✅ Arduino library lint compliance
- ✅ Multi-platform support
- ✅ Comprehensive documentation

### After Approval

Once approved, the library will be:
1. Automatically indexed by Arduino Library Manager
2. Available for installation via Arduino IDE
3. Listed in the Arduino Library Registry
4. Discoverable by searching "Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220"

### Installation After Approval

Users will be able to install via:

**Arduino IDE**:
1. Tools → Manage Libraries
2. Search: "Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220"
3. Click Install

**Arduino CLI**:
```bash
arduino-cli lib install "Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220"
```

### Updating the Library

For future updates:
1. Create new release with proper version tag
2. Arduino Library Manager will automatically detect updates
3. No need to resubmit unless major changes

### Support

For submission support:
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library/issues
- Arduino Forum: https://forum.arduino.cc/
- Library Registry Issues: https://github.com/arduino/library-registry/issues