squirrel/squirrel.windows

Features

• Desktop Application Installers - Provides a framework for packaging and distributing desktop software specifically for Windows machines.
• Automatic Software Updates - Automatically detects and applies the latest software versions to local installations without manual intervention.
• User-Level Installers - Deploys application files to user-writable directories to bypass administrative prompts and installation wizards.
• Release Channel Management - Enables the organization of software updates into distinct HTTP channels for controlled release stages.
• Release Channel Managers - Manages different software update streams through HTTP channels to control versioning for user groups.
• Binary Delta Generators - Calculates byte-level differences between software releases to create delta update packages that reduce download sizes.
• Windows Installers - Deploys desktop software to Windows machines without traditional installation wizards or system reboots.
• NuGet-Based Distributions - Uses the NuGet package format for consistent versioning and delivery of application binaries over HTTP.
• User-Mode Installations - Installs software into the local app data folder to bypass the need for elevated system permissions.
• Update Channels - Provides the ability to organize updates into distinct HTTP channels to control how different user groups receive new versions.
• Background Update Execution - Provides a silent mechanism for applying new software versions in the background.
• Application Update Managers - Applies software updates silently in the background to prevent user interruptions and avoid system restarts.
• Atomic Installation Swaps - Implements atomic update swapping by preparing new versions in temporary folders before replacing the active installation.
• Installation Tools - Manages installation and updates for desktop apps.

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