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This PR implements the Asset Library as part of GSoC 2025. The Asset Library introduces a dedicated interface for managing global assets that can be shared across multiple projects.

Users can:

  • Upload assets to the global library and organize them in folders.
  • Add assets to projects in two ways:
  • Tracking mode - project assets automatically update when the library version changes.
  • Copy mode - a static copy of the asset is added to the project.
  • Manage assets more effectively through folder organization.

On the backend, new services handle global asset storage, while on the frontend, the Asset Library widget is integrated into the main project interface. Together, these changes enable efficient asset reuse and streamline asset management across the App Inventor platform.

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Can one of the admins verify this patch?

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Can one of the admins verify this patch?

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jisqyv commented Aug 31, 2025

@AppInventorWorkerBee ok to test

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So I'm still finding issues. Try these steps:

  1. Start with a fresh build
  2. Login and load “HelloPurr” from the templates
  3. Connect the Companion
  4. Download the kitty.png to your local machine
  5. Set Button1’s image to None.
    (The image should vanish from the designer and the Companion)
  6. Remove kitty.png from the project
  7. Upload kitty.png to Global Assets
  8. Add it to the HelloPurr project (I said tracking to on)
  9. Go back to the HelloPurr project.
  10. ERROR: kitty.png does not show up as available to add to Button1
  11. Reload the browser
    kitty.png now shows up as available to add to Button1
  12. Connect the Companion (because we reloaded, it isn’t connected
    anymore).
  13. Button1 doesn’t have n image (correct)
  14. Now update Button1’s image to kitty.png
    The designer will now display the kitty
    ERROR: Kitty does not show up on the Companion

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