Description:
Software update framework for Cocoa developers
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.9.2@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
macos
cocoa
updates
developer-tools
framework
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Install:
brew install --cask sparkle
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About:
Sparkle is an open-source software update framework for macOS applications. It provides a secure and seamless way for developers to distribute updates directly to users. Its main value is enabling reliable, signed updates that integrate natively with the Cocoa ecosystem.
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Key Features:
- Delta updates to download only changed files
- EdDSA signature verification for security
- Native macOS UI with customizable appearance
- Support for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
- Automatic and user-controlled update installation
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Use Cases:
- Distributing updates for native macOS applications
- Embedding update functionality into commercial or open-source software
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Alternatives:
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Sparkle 1.x
– Legacy version with older security model; 2.x is a modern rewrite with improved security and performance
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Electron AutoUpdater
– Built-in for Electron apps; Sparkle is preferred for native Cocoa apps
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| May 17, 2026 5:36am |
2.9.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5d9cc23e |
| Mar 30, 2026 2:11am |
2.9.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d595dffd |
| Feb 22, 2026 5:01am |
2.9.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
63018eba |
| Sep 16, 2025 7:48am |
2.8.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a6832334 |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm |
2.7.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
af2b355e |
| Sep 9, 2025 2:01pm |
2.7.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1d220d63 |
| Sep 8, 2025 7:31am |
2.7.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f5c21dc9 |
| Jul 1, 2024 1:03am |
2.6.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
22b58f5d |
| Oct 15, 2023 11:46pm |
2.5.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
78c2ba4d |
| Sep 15, 2023 10:00pm |
2.5.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7b48a0fb |
| Apr 15, 2023 6:14am |
2.4.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
89bcc44c |
| Mar 21, 2023 8:55am |
2.4.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9f34e267 |
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