ravibpatel/AutoUpdater.NET
AutoUpdater.NET is a class library that allows .NET developers to easily add auto update functionality to their classic desktop application projects. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
84/100
- Activity 94
- Release rhythm 63
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 3430
- days_rel: 36
- days_push: 36
- n_releases_24m: 1
Adoption not part of the score
3525 stars · 821 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
AutoUpdater.NET is a .NET class library that adds auto-update functionality to classic WinForms and WPF desktop applications. It checks an XML file on a server for the latest version, prompts the user, and downloads and runs the installer or extracts a zip update.
Use cases
- add auto-update to a WinForms desktop app
- check for new versions of a WPF application from a server
- prompt users to download and install application updates
- distribute zip-based updates that extract to the app directory
- show a changelog and mandatory update dialog to users
When to choose
- you have a .NET WinForms or WPF desktop app needing self-updates
- you want a simple XML-driven update mechanism hosted on your own server
- you need mandatory update support and changelog display
When to avoid
- you are building a UWP, MAUI, or cross-platform (non-Windows) app
- you need delta or background silent updates without user interaction
- your application is not a classic desktop .NET application
Facets
library · maturity stable
developer-tools configuration-management file-upload developer-tools desktop-applications windows windows dotnet auto-update winforms wpf nuget software-updates c-sharp desktop
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/ravibpatel/AutoUpdater.NET · fetched 2026-08-28 · aaf1190288f1
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| ravibpatel/AutoUpdater.NET | main | 84 |
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