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Sparkle

Open source software update framework for the Mac

5.0•3 reviews•

4 followers

Product add-ons•UI frameworks

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Launched in 2016 View 1 launch

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The community submitted 3 reviews to tell us what they like about Sparkle, what Sparkle can do better, and more.

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used Substage to build

(139 points)

Sparkle was super easy to integrate, and love the native feel on Mac!

2mo ago

used ShellMate to build ShellMate AI

(441 points)

Makes Mac's in-app updating a little less painful.

12mo ago

Francesco Truzzi

used Curtains to build

(91 points)

Using Sparkle to distribute updates for my app. Thanks for such amazing free software!

1yr ago