Skip the CI build for docs-only changes; tidy the website text

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -13,7 +13,41 @@ concurrency:
   cancel-in-progress: true
 
 jobs:
+  # Decides whether the push or PR touches the app. Docs, the website and other non-build
+  # files are listed below; anything else counts as a project file.
+  changes:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 5
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+      pull-requests: read
+    outputs:
+      app: ${{ steps.filter.outputs.app }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
+
+      - uses: dorny/paths-filter@v4
+        id: filter
+        with:
+          predicate-quantifier: some-with-excludes
+          filters: |
+            app:
+              - '**'
+              - '!**/*.md'
+              - '!docs/**'
+              - '!site/**'
+              - '!LICENSE'
+              - '!.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/**'
+              - '!.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/**'
+              - '!.github/workflows/pages.yml'
+              - '!.github/workflows/claude.yml'
+              - '!.github/workflows/claude-code-review.yml'
+
+  # The ruleset on main requires this check. When nothing in the app changed it is skipped,
+  # and a skipped job still counts as passed.
   build:
+    needs: changes
+    if: needs.changes.outputs.app == 'true'
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     timeout-minutes: 30
     steps:

AGENTS.md

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ adb logcat -s MeshAnd MeshAnd/SDK
   - `v*` tags: only admins may create, move or delete them.
   - The repo admin (the owner's account, which this agent pushes with) bypasses both, so direct pushes to `main` and release tags still work. GitHub notes the bypass.
   - Never force-push `main`.
-- **CI:** `.github/workflows/ci.yml` runs tests, lint and a debug build on pushes to `main` and on PRs.
+- **CI:** `.github/workflows/ci.yml` runs tests, lint and a debug build on pushes to `main` and on PRs that change project files. A `changes` job (`dorny/paths-filter`) skips `build` when only Markdown, `docs/`, `site/`, `LICENSE`, issue/discussion templates or the Pages/Claude workflows changed; a skipped `build` still satisfies the ruleset's required check. Add new non-build paths to its exclude list.
 - **Release notes:** `CHANGELOG.md`, one `## <version>` section per release, written for app users. The release workflow publishes that section (plus a download line and a compare link) as the GitHub Release text, and fails if it's missing. **Add the section before tagging.**
 - **Releases:** `.github/workflows/release.yml` runs on a `v*` tag. It requires the tag to equal `versionName`, signs using the secrets `MESHAND_KEYSTORE_BASE64` and `MESHAND_KEYSTORE_PASSWORD`, and publishes `MeshAnd-<version>.apk` to GitHub Releases.
 - **Website:** the project site at https://meshand.app/, published by `.github/workflows/pages.yml` on pushes to `main` that touch `site/`, `docs/` or `CHANGELOG.md`, or by hand (Run workflow). The repo's Settings → Pages → Source must be **GitHub Actions**.

README.md

@@ -190,8 +190,6 @@ connected, with a button to disconnect.
 - **Staying up to date:** when you open MeshAnd, it checks GitHub for a newer version and shows a
   **Download** button. Install the new APK over the old one; your radio and settings are kept. You
   can turn the check off in **Settings → About**.
-- **Automatic updates:** with [Obtainium](https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium), add
-  `https://github.com/mategogiberidze/MeshAnd` and it installs new releases for you.
 - **Is the download genuine?** Every release is signed with the same key, and Android refuses an
   update signed by anyone else. Each APK also comes with a `.sha256` file to check the download.
 - **Build it yourself:** see [docs/development.md](docs/development.md). A build you make yourself

docs/development.md

@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ The app never logs channel keys or radio configuration.
 
 Releases are built and signed by GitHub Actions:
 - **`ci.yml`** runs tests, lint and a debug build on every push to `main` and on pull requests.
+  Changes that only touch Markdown, `docs/`, `site/` or similar files skip the build.
+- **`pages.yml`** publishes the website at [meshand.app](https://meshand.app/) when `site/`,
+  `docs/` or `CHANGELOG.md` change.
 - **`release.yml`** runs when you push a version tag. It builds the signed APK and attaches it
   to a GitHub Release.
 

site/index.html

@@ -502,11 +502,11 @@ <h3>Use OsmAnd as usual</h3>
             under <b>OsmAnd → Menu → Configure screen</b>.</p>
         </div></li>
       </ol>
-      <p class="after">From then on, MeshAnd reconnects to your radio by itself. When you open it,
-        it tells you about new versions; install the new APK over the old one and your radio and
-        settings are kept. Every release is signed with the same key and comes with a
-        <code>.sha256</code> file. Prefer automatic updates? Add the GitHub repository to
-        <a href="https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium">Obtainium</a>.</p>
+      <p class="after">From then on, MeshAnd reconnects to your radio by itself. It also keeps
+        itself up to date: when you open it and a new version is out, it shows a <b>Download</b>
+        button (you can switch this off in <b>Settings → About</b>). Install the new APK over the
+        old one and your radio and settings are kept. Every release is signed with the same key and
+        comes with a <code>.sha256</code> file.</p>
     </div>
   </section>
 
@@ -558,8 +558,7 @@ <h2>Learn more</h2>
       Built on <a href="https://meshtastic.org">Meshtastic</a> and its
       <a href="https://github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic-sdk">Kotlin SDK</a>, and
       <a href="https://osmand.net">OsmAnd</a>.</p>
-    <p>MeshAnd is an independent project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Meshtastic or OsmAnd.
-      Meshtastic® is a registered trademark of Meshtastic LLC.</p>
+    <p>MeshAnd is an independent project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Meshtastic or OsmAnd.</p>
   </div>
 </footer>