Simple Batch Script to Start Recipya on Windows Easier

[colvdv]

I got Recipya all set up on my Windows-based machine but one thing I'm not a fan of is manual starting it via Command Prompt each time. This led me to making a simple .bat file that automates the process.

The code is super simple:

cd /D "%~dp0"
.\recipya-windows-amd64 serve

This script first navigates to the current directory and then runs Recipya.

To use this script, put the above code into a .bat file, place the file into your Recipya directory, and run it.
Please note: Your system architecture may need to be updated in the code. To do this, simply replace amd64 with arm64 and save the file.

I would love to see this pre-packaged in the .zip releases, code already appropriated to the system architecture. It would make for a more user-friendly experience.

[colvdv]

To make things really nice and clean I moved my Recipya directory to a more organized location and created a shortcut to the .bat file that I have on my desktop for easy access. Now, to start Recipya, all I do is click the shortcut and it starts in an instant!

If we want to pin this shortcut to start/taskbar we may have to do a workaround, as the option to pin wasn't there for me for .bat files.
The workaround is as follows:

1. Rename .bat to .exe
2. Right click -> Pin to Start/Taskbar
3. Rename .exe back to .bat
4. Right click the pinned shortcut -> More -> Open File Location
5. Right click the shortcut in the new window -> Properties
6. Change .exe to .bat in target field.
7. Customize the icon as desired.
8. Apply.
   Now our shortcut is pinned to start/taskbar for easy access.

My next goal is to figure a clean, low-impact way to minimize the CMD window to the system tray where I don't have to see it.

[reaper47]

That's great! Thinking about it, I should simplify the .exe down to recipya.exe for all OS+architectures.

For your information, I am planning on creating a service for Windows users. This way, users won't have to start/stop recipya manually. Related issue.

[reaper47]

@colvdv Your script has been added to the v1.1.0 .zip release for Windows users!