PixInsight

Repository Management

updated: 2026-02-19


Purpose

The Repository in PixInsight is used to manage updates and new scripts or processes

Activation

Menu: Resources 🡺 Updates 🡺 Manage Repositories

Resources

PixInsight Reference Documentation — PixInsight Update Repositories

Prerequisites

PixInsight 1.8.9 or higher


For example, the RC-Astro AI functions, such as the BluxXTerminator, can be installed using this approach.

  • In PixInsight, go to Resources > Updates > Manage Repositories
  • a new windows opens up:
  • Click Add
  • Add a valid repository URL address  (like https://www.rc-astro.com/BlurXTerminator/PixInsight for BlurXTerminator)
  • Click OK and OK again
  • Go to Resources > Updates > Check for Updates. There should be at least 1 new entry in the list which needs installation.
  • Click Apply to start the download
  • Quit PixInsight. When prompted to install updates, click Yes.
  • Depending on the nature of the new feature, you can find it under Script or Process when PixInsight restarts.


Resources: PixInsight Reference Documentation — PixInsight Update Repositories

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