arduino / arduino/Arduino

auto update feature

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feature request
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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.

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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

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