To put together the content for a NORN_Collection.zip , you generally need to organize files into a specific directory structure that is compatible with the target platform. While "NORN" can refer to different technical ecosystems, it most commonly relates to the music ecosystem or general content management systems like Guru . 1. For monome norns (Music/Synth Ecosystem)
: Ensure filenames do not contain special characters or spaces that might break pathing in different operating systems. Importing a .zip Directory - Guru
: A resources/ folder for images or attachments referenced in cards. NORN_Collection.zip
If you are building a collection for a knowledge management tool like Guru , the zip must represent a clear hierarchy of "cards" and "folders".
: On macOS, remove hidden files like .DS_Store or __MACOSX before zipping, as these can cause errors in some uploaders. To put together the content for a NORN_Collection
If this is a "mod" or script collection for the norns platform, the zip file should be structured for installation via tools like Maiden .
: The name of the collection (e.g., norn-collection/ ). Required Contents : code/ : Contains the main Lua scripts (e.g., script.lua ). lib/ : Supporting Lua libraries or utility files. data/ : Any samples, presets, or state files. For monome norns (Music/Synth Ecosystem) : Ensure filenames
: Avoid zipping multiple files directly in the root. Instead, put everything in one folder and zip that folder to prevent "exploding" files when unzipped.