https://github.com/sttz/Sparkle

A software update framework for the Mac This fork adds an option to install updates without a restart (used in MPlayer OSX Extended where updating a binary bundle doesn't require the whole application to be relaunched).
https://github.com/sttz/Sparkle

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A software update framework for the Mac This fork adds an option to install updates without a restart (used in MPlayer OSX Extended where updating a binary bundle doesn't require the whole application to be relaunched).

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sttz/Sparkle
• Owner: sttz
• License: other
• Fork: true (sparkle-project/Sparkle)
• Created: 2009-12-28T21:27:41.000Z (almost 15 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2010-04-09T20:52:01.000Z (over 14 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-05T19:36:38.268Z (5 months ago)
• Language: Objective-C
• Homepage: http://sparkle.andymatuschak.org
• Size: 3.71 MB
• Stars: 12
• Watchers: 4
• Forks: 5
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.markdown
  • License: License.txt

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# Sparkle 

is an easy-to-use software update framework for Cocoa developers.

* True self-updating--no work required from the user.

* Displays release notes to the user via WebKit.

* Displays a detailed progress window to the user.

* Supports authentication for installing in secure locations.

* Really, really easy to install.

* Uses appcasts for release information.

* The user can choose to automatically download and install all updates.

* Seamless integration—there's no mention of Sparkle; your icons and app name are used.

* Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates.

* Sparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module.

## New in Sparkle 1.5:

* Optionally sends user demographic information to the server when checking for updates.

* Dual-mode garbage collection support for any memory management style.

* Sparkle doesn't bug the user until second launch for better first impressions.

* Sparkle can install .pkg files for more complicated products.

* Supports bundles, preference panes, plugins, and other non-.app software.

* Supports branches due to minimum OS version requirements.

* Deep delegate support to make Sparkle work exactly as you need.

* Tons of other stuff! [Read more about what's new.](http://andymatuschak.org/articles/2008/05/31/sparkle-15b1-now-available/ "Sparkle 1.5b1: now available!")