Missing Package

[barrel-o-bees]

Hi, every guide I've come across helping a client with a OpenWRT implementation that utilizes a vpn requires a package called luci-app-openvpn. I'm not seeing it in the repo even after updating. I saw some older GitHub issues and posts about it being removed temporarily but guides newer than those posts saying it's a requirement. Does anyone know what the current status of that package is or recommended workarounds? Thanks.

[frollic]

Please post then output of ubus call system board executed via ssh.

[eduperez]

You only need that package if you want to configure the VPN using the graphical interface; it's not needed if you manage to configure it using the command line interface.

[barrel-o-bees]

root@XXXXX:~# ubus call system board
{
        "kernel": "5.4.164",
        "hostname": "GL-AXT1800",
        "system": "ARMv8 Processor rev 4",
        "model": "GL Technologies, Inc. AXT1800",
        "board_name": "glinet,axt1800",
        "rootfs_type": "squashfs",
        "release": {
                "distribution": "OpenWrt",
                "version": "23.05-SNAPSHOT",
                "revision": "",
                "target": "ipq60xx/generic",
                "description": "OpenWrt 23.05-SNAPSHOT ",
                "tip-revision": "OpenWrt 23.05-SNAPSHOT  / TIP-devel-2b9ce31b",
                "tip-version": "devel"
        }
}

[psherman]

It appears you are using firmware that is not from the official OpenWrt project.

When using forks/offshoots/vendor-specific builds that are "based on OpenWrt", there may be many differences compared to the official versions (hosted by OpenWrt.org). Some of these customizations may fundamentally change the way that OpenWrt works. You might need help from people with specific/specialized knowledge about the firmware you are using, so it is possible that advice you get here may not be useful.

You may find that the best options are:

1. Install an official version of OpenWrt, if your device is supported (see https://firmware-selector.openwrt.org).
2. Ask for help from the maintainer(s) or user community of the specific firmware that you are using.
3. Provide the source code for the firmware so that users on this forum can understand how your firmware works (OpenWrt forum users are volunteers, so somebody might look at the code if they have time and are interested in your issue).

If you believe that this specific issue is common to generic/official OpenWrt and/or the maintainers of your build have indicated as such, please feel free to clarify.