Deno install --config flag does not support remote configuration files

[abhi-parate-st3]

Deno Install Command: Support for Remote Configuration Files

Version

Deno 2.0.0

Issue Description

The deno install command's --config flag currently only accepts local file paths, limiting its functionality when installing CLI tools with remotely hosted source code and configuration files.

Expected vs. Current Behavior

Expected

The --config flag should accept URLs, allowing for a streamlined installation process of remotely hosted CLI tools.

Current

The --config flag only accepts local file paths, causing installation failures when attempting to use a URL.

Example Commands

Desired (Not Currently Supported)

deno install -Afg --config https://example-server-url/deno.json --import-map https://example-server-url/import_map.json https://example-server-url/main.ts

Current Workaround

1. Fetch deno.json from the server
2. Save it locally
3. Run:

deno install -Afg --config ./deno.json --import-map https://example-server-url/import_map.json https://example-server-url/main.ts

Impact

This limitation complicates the installation process for CLI tools relying on remote configuration files, affecting developers who maintain or use such tools.

Suggested Enhancement

Implement support for remote URLs in the --config flag of the deno install command to allow for a more flexible and streamlined installation process.

Additional Information

• The --import-map flag already supports remote URLs, suggesting similar functionality could be implemented for --config.
• This enhancement aligns with Deno's philosophy of supporting URL-based imports and configurations.

Thank you for considering this enhancement to improve the Deno installation process.