wulkano/kap

Unable to turn off auto update

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#1116 opened on Apr 29, 2022

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Help WantedType: Feature

Description

macOS version: 12.2.1 Kap version: 3.5.4

Steps to reproduce

Download and install the previous version from GitHub releases. The app will auto-update to the latest version after restarting the machine.

Current behaviour

Auto-update after restarting the machine.

Expected behaviour

A switch in preferences to turn off auto-update.

Workaround

Currently no workaround.

Notes

The reason why I'd like to use an old version is that the latest version loads extremely slowly on my machine. Version 3.2.2 works fast on my machine.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Electron basicsUnderstanding of auto update
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Look into the existing preferences UI (likely in `src/renderer` or `src/browser`) to add a toggle for auto update settings. The auto update logic is probably in `src/main` using `electron updater`. Check how the current auto update is configured (e.g., `appUpdater` module) and add a preference to disable it, persisting the setting using Electron's `electron store` or similar. The toggle should trigger disabling the auto update check on start.