release.py

import tarfile
import yaml

from microdrop_utility import Version
from path_helpers import path

package_name = 'dropbot_dx_accessories_plugin'
plugin_name = 'wheelerlab.dropbot_dx_accessories'

# create a version sting based on the git revision/branch
version = str(Version.from_git_repository())

# write the 'properties.yml' file
properties = {'plugin_name': plugin_name, 'package_name': package_name,
              'version': version}
with open('properties.yml', 'w') as f:
    f.write(yaml.dump(properties))

# create the tar.gz plugin archive
with tarfile.open("%s-%s.tar.gz" % (package_name, version), "w:gz") as tar:
    for name in ['__init__.py', 'properties.yml', 'hooks',
                 'on_plugin_install.py',
                 ]:
        tar.add(name)
    requirements_file = path(__file__).parent.joinpath('requirements.txt')
    if requirements_file.exists():
        tar.add(requirements_file)