SUUpdaterMBS.checkForUpdateInformation

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	8.6	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

Checks for new update information.

This begins a "probing" check for updates which will not actually offer to update to that version. The events, though, (up to didFindValidUpdate and updaterDidNotFindUpdate), are called, so you can use that information in your UI.

SUUpdaterMBS.checkForUpdates

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	8.6	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

Performs a check for updates.

Call this method from a menu item where the user can check for updates manually. Sparkle will check for updates and report back its findings verbosely.

Some examples using this method:

• /MacExtras/Sparkle/TestApp
• /MacExtras/Sparkle/UpdaterKit/Updater Example

SUUpdaterMBS.checkForUpdatesInBackground

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	8.6	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

This kicks off an update meant to be programmatically initiated.

That is, it will display no UI unless it actually finds an update, in which case it proceeds as usual. If the fully automated updating is turned on, however, this will invoke that behavior, and if an update is found, it will be downloaded and prepped for installation.

Some examples using this method:

• /MacExtras/Sparkle/UpdaterKit/Updater Example

SUUpdaterMBS.Constructor

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	8.6	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

The constructor for the updater.

Please create only one instance of the SUUpdaterMBS class in your application using this constructor.

See also:

• Constructor(Bundle as folderitem)

SUUpdaterMBS.Constructor(Bundle as folderitem)

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	8.6	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

The constructor for the updater.

Targets for the update the bundle you specify. This can be used to update a preference panel for example.

Please create only one instance of the SUUpdaterMBS class in your application using this constructor.

See also:

• Constructor

SUUpdaterMBS.installUpdatesIfAvailable

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	16.1	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

Checks for updates and, if available, immediately downloads and installs them.

A progress dialog is shown but the user will never be prompted to read the release notes.

You may want to respond to the userDidCancelDownload event in case the user clicks the "Cancel" button while the update is downloading.

Only available in newer Sparkle version for 64-bit.

Not available in newer Sparkle versions.

SUUpdaterMBS.InvokeImmediateInstallation

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	14.4	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

If installation was moved to quit of app, you can call this method to update now.

New in version 1.6 of Sparkle.

SUUpdaterMBS.InvokeUpdate

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	14.0	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

Invokes a postponed updated.

Call this after you returned true in shouldPostponeRelaunchForUpdate event and have time to restart.

SUUpdaterMBS.resetUpdateCycle

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	8.6	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

Resets the update cycle.

Call this to appropriately schedule or cancel the update checking timer according to the preferences for time interval and automatic checks. This call does not change the date of the next check, but only the internal timer.

SUUpdaterMBS.validateMenuItem(menuItem as NSMenuItemMBS) as Boolean

Type	Topic	Plugin	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	iOS	Targets
method	Sparkle	MBS MacExtras Plugin	20.3	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	Desktop only

he menu item validation used for the checkForUpdates action