auto update feature
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feature request
- Dominant language
- Java
- Stars
- 14.6k
- Forks
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- PR merge metrics
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Description
There're at least two frameworks that work both with windows and mac updates: Squirrel and Sparkle. It would be rally nice to see the auto update feature in the Arduino IDE.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by reviewing the Arduino IDE 1.x architecture and the issue's references to Squirrel and Sparkle. Determine how a Windows and macOS update flow would fit the IDE; done would mean a defined, working auto-update feature for both platforms.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100