NetSparkle is an easy-to-use software update framework for .NET developers on Windows, MAC or Linux. It was inspired by the Sparkle project for Cocoa developers and the WinSparkle project (a Win32 port).
This framework contains a lot of features, please check them out:
- True self-updating, no work required from user based on Windows Installer packages Uses appcasts for release information
- Displays release news to the user via Internet Explorer Control
- Displays a detailed progress window to the user
- NetSparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module
- Seamless integration—there's no mention of NetSparkle; your icons and app name are used
- Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates
- UpdateChecker-Helper for start menu integration
- i18n support see localization section
In the future we are planning to realize all the other well know Sparkle features as well: Optionally sends user demographic information to the server when checking for updates NetSparkle can install .exe files for wider installer support Support for custom consumer logic when a update was detected
