How would I remotely send out an update for a Cocoa application for the Mac?

Question

My game is in alpha, and I'd like to (when I release it) send out updates to people running my program. How would I do this? Thanks!

Out of interest, what is the game going to be? – Coxy Aug 17 '12 at 02:27 — Coxy, Aug 17 '12 at 02:27
@Coxy Yeah, now I really want to know too. – citruspi Aug 17 '12 at 02:39 — citruspi, Aug 17 '12 at 02:39

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 16 '12 at 23:34

You could use the Sparkle Framework.

Its features include:

True self-updating--no work required from the user.
Uses appcasts for release information.
Displays release notes to the user via WebKit.
The user can choose to automatically download and install all updates.
Displays a detailed progress window to the user.
Seamless integration—there's no mention of Sparkle; your icons and app name are used.
Supports authentication for installing in secure locations.
Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates.
Really, really easy to install.
Sparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module.

A lot of well known apps like Pixelmator, Transmission, and Coda use it.

I did, just had to wait 6 mins before accepting it. Had to go back to my apartment first ;p. But thanks so much! — Ryan Cohen, Aug 17 '12 at 00:20

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