This python module is an attempt to emulate jhbuild build and jhbuild make commands, but with Flatpak sandboxes.

$ pip install flatpakdev

To install an application :

$ flatpakdev install sourcePath manifestPah

To list applications installed by flatpakdev :

$ flatpakdev list

To enter a sandbox :

$ flatpakdev enter name

Inside the sandbox you will only have access to the source code directory, unless other directories were specified in the flatpak manifest.

To use this tool inside a sandbox environment it should be installed in the sdk, or specified as a module in the manifest.

To compile and install an app inside the sandbox, previously installed with flatpakdev install, run :

$ flatpakdev make name