Build: End of the easily mistaken 'Makefile' (#4395)

Co-authored-by: RPRX <63339210+RPRX@users.noreply.github.com>

.github/workflows/release-win7.yml

@@ -1,11 +1,5 @@
 name: Build and Release for Windows 7
 
-# NOTE: This Github Actions file depends on the Makefile.
-#       Building the correct package requires the correct binaries generated by the Makefile. To 
-#       ensure the correct output, the Makefile must accept the appropriate input and compile the 
-#       correct file with the correct name. If you need to modify this file, please ensure it won't 
-#       disrupt the Makefile.
-
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
   release:
@@ -37,6 +31,9 @@ jobs:
       GOARCH: ${{ matrix.goarch }}
       CGO_ENABLED: 0
     steps:
+      - name: Checkout codebase
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
       - name: Show workflow information
         run: |
           _NAME=${{ matrix.assetname }}
@@ -46,18 +43,17 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Go
         uses: actions/setup-go@v5
         with:
-          go-version: stable
+          go-version-file: go.mod
           check-latest: true
 
       - name: Setup patched builder
         run: |
           GOSDK=$(go env GOROOT)
-          curl -O -L https://github.com/XTLS/go-win7/releases/latest/download/go-for-win7-linux-amd64.zip
           rm -r $GOSDK/*
+          cd $GOSDK
+          curl -O -L https://github.com/XTLS/go-win7/releases/latest/download/go-for-win7-linux-amd64.zip
           unzip ./go-for-win7-linux-amd64.zip -d $GOSDK
-
-      - name: Checkout codebase
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+          rm ./go-for-win7-linux-amd64.zip
 
       - name: Get project dependencies
         run: go mod download
@@ -65,8 +61,13 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build Xray
         run: |
           mkdir -p build_assets
-          make
-          find . -maxdepth 1 -type f -regex './\(wxray\|xray\).exe' -exec mv {} ./build_assets/ \;
+          COMMID=$(git describe --always --dirty)
+          echo 'Building Xray for Windows 7...'
+          go build -o build_assets/xray.exe -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=${COMMID} -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
+          echo 'CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run "xray.exe -config config.json",0' > build_assets/xray_no_window.vbs
+          echo 'Start-Process -FilePath ".\xray.exe" -ArgumentList "-config .\config.json" -WindowStyle Hidden' > build_assets/xray_no_window.ps1
+          # The line below is for without running conhost.exe version. Commented for not being used. Provided for reference.
+          # go build -o build_assets/wxray.exe -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-H windowsgui -X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=${COMMID} -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
 
       - name: Restore Geodat Cache
         uses: actions/cache/restore@v4

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -1,11 +1,5 @@
 name: Build and Release
 
-# NOTE: This Github Actions file depends on the Makefile.
-#       Building the correct package requires the correct binaries generated by the Makefile. To 
-#       ensure the correct output, the Makefile must accept the appropriate input and compile the 
-#       correct file with the correct name. If you need to modify this file, please ensure it won't 
-#       disrupt the Makefile.
-
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
   release:
@@ -129,8 +123,22 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build Xray
         run: |
           mkdir -p build_assets
-          make
-          find . -maxdepth 1 -type f -regex './\(wxray\|xray\|xray_softfloat\)\(\|.exe\)' -exec mv {} ./build_assets/ \;
+          COMMID=$(git describe --always --dirty)
+          if [[ ${GOOS} == 'windows' ]]; then
+            echo 'Building Xray for Windows...'
+            go build -o build_assets/xray.exe -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=${COMMID} -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
+            echo 'CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run "xray.exe -config config.json",0' > build_assets/xray_no_window.vbs
+            echo 'Start-Process -FilePath ".\xray.exe" -ArgumentList "-config .\config.json" -WindowStyle Hidden' > build_assets/xray_no_window.ps1
+            # The line below is for without running conhost.exe version. Commented for not being used. Provided for reference.
+            # go build -o build_assets/wxray.exe -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-H windowsgui -X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=${COMMID} -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
+          else
+            echo 'Building Xray...'
+            go build -o build_assets/xray -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=${COMMID} -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
+            if [[ ${GOARCH} == 'mips' || ${GOARCH} == 'mipsle' ]]; then
+              echo 'Building soft-float Xray for MIPS/MIPSLE 32-bit...'
+              GOMIPS=softfloat go build -o build_assets/xray_softfloat -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=${COMMID} -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
+            fi
+          fi
 
       - name: Restore Geodat Cache
         uses: actions/cache/restore@v4

Makefile

@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
-NAME = xray
-
-VERSION=$(shell git describe --always --dirty)
-
-# NOTE: This MAKEFILE can be used to build Xray-core locally and in Automatic workflows. It is \
-	provided for convenience in automatic building and functions as a part of it.
-# NOTE: If you need to modify this file, please be aware that:\
-	- This file is not the main Makefile; it only accepts environment variables and builds the \
-	binary.\
-	- Automatic building expects the correct binaries to be built by this Makefile. If you \
-	intend to propose a change to this Makefile, carefully review the file below and ensure \
-	that the change will not accidentally break the automatic building:\
-		.github/workflows/release.yml \
-	Otherwise it is recommended to contact the project maintainers.
-
-LDFLAGS = -X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=$(VERSION) -s -w -buildid=
-PARAMS = -trimpath -ldflags "$(LDFLAGS)" -v
-MAIN = ./main
-PREFIX ?= $(shell go env GOPATH)
-ifeq ($(GOOS),windows)
-OUTPUT = $(NAME).exe
-ADDITION = go build -o w$(NAME).exe -trimpath -ldflags "-H windowsgui $(LDFLAGS)" -v $(MAIN)
-else
-OUTPUT = $(NAME)
-endif
-ifeq ($(shell echo "$(GOARCH)" | grep -Eq "(mips|mipsle)" && echo true),true) # 
-ADDITION = GOMIPS=softfloat go build -o $(NAME)_softfloat -trimpath -ldflags "$(LDFLAGS)" -v $(MAIN)
-endif
-.PHONY: clean build
-
-build:
-	go build -o $(OUTPUT) $(PARAMS) $(MAIN)
-	$(ADDITION)
-
-clean:
-	go clean -v -i $(PWD)
-	rm -f xray xray.exe wxray.exe xray_softfloat

README.md

@@ -126,25 +126,27 @@
 - [Xray-core v1.0.0](https://github.com/XTLS/Xray-core/releases/tag/v1.0.0) was forked from [v2fly-core 9a03cc5](https://github.com/v2fly/v2ray-core/commit/9a03cc5c98d04cc28320fcee26dbc236b3291256), and we have made & accumulated a huge number of enhancements over time, check [the release notes for each version](https://github.com/XTLS/Xray-core/releases).
 - For third-party projects used in [Xray-core](https://github.com/XTLS/Xray-core), check your local or [the latest go.mod](https://github.com/XTLS/Xray-core/blob/main/go.mod).
 
-## Compilation
+## One-line Compilation
 
 ### Windows (PowerShell)
 
 ```powershell
 $env:CGO_ENABLED=0
-go build -o xray.exe -trimpath -ldflags "-s -w -buildid=" ./main
+go build -o xray.exe -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
 ```
 
 ### Linux / macOS
 
 ```bash
-CGO_ENABLED=0 go build -o xray -trimpath -ldflags "-s -w -buildid=" ./main
+CGO_ENABLED=0 go build -o xray -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
 ```
 
 ### Reproducible Releases
 
+Make sure that you are using the same Go version, and remember to set the git commit id (7 bytes):
+
 ```bash
-make
+CGO_ENABLED=0 go build -o xray -trimpath -buildvcs=false -ldflags="-X github.com/xtls/xray-core/core.build=REPLACE -s -w -buildid=" -v ./main
 ```
 
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