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Cross Platform Mac/Linux/Windows iRule Editor in Java is real
new iRule editor anyone?
Welcome Njord, an iRule editor written in Java. Has been known to run on Linux, Mac and yes, even Windows.
It has syntax highlighting, command completion(with ctrl+space) iRules documentation and even supports code templates for all that stuff you write OVER AND OVER again (if DEBUG log anyone?) Read the attached "What is Njord?" for directions on making code templates work.
Like iRuler, the F5 editor, in order to get the full benefit out of it you'll have to be connected to a BIGIP but it has support for creating and saving to local files as well you just don't get any notices of syntax errors.
It's still a little bit of an early app but I think I have all the major bugs eliminated and minimum feature set implemented. It's not quite as full featured as the windows one but I think it's pretty decent.
Let's call it "requires java 1.6 or later" You're welcome to try 1.5 but there have been reports of it not running.
Any comments or questions should be posted here rather than emailing me directly. I will do my best to get to them but this is a side project I have been working on in my spare time. My regular full time job does get in the way from time to time.
And no Sam, I have no intention of porting it to iPhone. ^_^
-Aaron
Njord - runnable jar file. Download this and put it anywhere on your machine. If you have Java installed you should be able to double click it to run it.
What is Njord? - something a little like documentation but sparse enough that I find the word 'documentation' misleading.
WhatIsNjor.txt - The exact same information as the previous link except in .txt format instead of .docx. Uglier but no office required.
- hooleylistCirrostratusHey Aaron,
- NikCirrusa little clunky but certainly has potential, thanks!
- Aaron_Forster_3Historic F5 AccountBrent: I have a suggestion.
- HamishCirrocumulusDidn't work for me... But I was trying on windoze... Will try again on something decent.
- Aaron_Forster_3Historic F5 AccountInformal poll (because I don't see a way to create a formal one in DevCentral.)
- Aaron_Forster_3Historic F5 AccountHamish you're a stitch. What do you mean by 'Didn't work' It should run even on windows. Wouldn't open, wouldn't fetch iRules?
Great work Aaron, but I can't get it to work.
JDK 1.5.0.22 - won't start at all
JDK1.6.0.20 - Will start but when you click "Connect" or "Get iRules" the app hangs.
-Joe
- Aaron_Forster_3Historic F5 AccountI definately need some sort of 'first run' dialog to get bigip connection information when people first give this a try.
- damian_19221NimbostratusHi Aaron, I've just tried out your client and I'm really impressed. I run a Linux desktop and had no luck getting iRule editor running on Wine or Crossover, and the Vim client is a little clunky (and misses a few features we use daily). iRule editor is about the only thing which makes me boot up a Windows VM.
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