Instant Updates
Push JavaScript, HTML, and CSS updates directly to users without rebuilding the entire app binary.
@capgo/electron-updater
Push instant updates to your Electron desktop apps without rebuilding binaries. Same reliable live update system now for desktop.
Why Electron Updater?
Section titled “Why Electron Updater?”Electron’s built-in auto-updater requires shipping a full new binary for every update. This plugin solves that by enabling JavaScript/HTML/CSS updates without rebuilding.
Delta Updates
Only download changed files, making updates ultra-fast and bandwidth-efficient.
Rollback Protection
Automatic rollback if an update fails, keeping your app stable for users.
End-to-End Encryption
Secure update delivery with RSA session keys and AES bundle encryption.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- Live Updates - Push updates instantly without app store delays
- Auto-Update - Automatic update checking and installation
- Rollback Protection - Automatic rollback if
notifyAppReady()isn’t called - Bundle Management - Full control over downloaded bundles
- Channel System - Deploy to different user groups (production, beta, staging)
- Delay Conditions - Control when updates are applied (background, kill, date, native version)
- Debug Menu - Built-in debug tools accessible via
Ctrl+Shift+D/Cmd+Shift+D - Statistics Reporting - Track update success rates and user versions
Feature Parity with Capacitor Updater
Section titled “Feature Parity with Capacitor Updater”The Electron Updater maintains 100% API compatibility with @capgo/capacitor-updater. The same methods, events, and configuration options work across both platforms:
| Feature | Capacitor | Electron |
|---|---|---|
| Live Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Rollback Protection | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-End Encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Statistics | Yes | Yes |
| Delay Conditions | Yes | Yes |
| Debug Menu | Shake device | Keyboard shortcut |
Installation
Section titled “Installation”npm install @capgo/electron-updaterQuick Links
Section titled “Quick Links” Getting Started Complete setup guide for adding live updates to your Electron app.
API Reference All available methods, events, and configuration options.
Capacitor Updater Docs The mobile counterpart - same API, same concepts, for Capacitor apps.
Documentation
Section titled “Documentation”- Getting Started - Setup and configuration guide
- API Reference - All methods, events, and options
- Getting Started (from Capacitor) - Moving from Capacitor to Electron
Community
Section titled “Community”Join the Discord to get help and connect with other developers.
Keep going from @capgo/electron-updater
Section titled “Keep going from @capgo/electron-updater”If you are using @capgo/electron-updater to plan native plugin work, connect it with Using @capgo/electron-updater for the native capability in Using @capgo/electron-updater, Capgo Plugin Directory for the product workflow in Capgo Plugin Directory, Capacitor Plugins by Capgo for the implementation detail in Capacitor Plugins by Capgo, Adding or Updating Plugins for the implementation detail in Adding or Updating Plugins, and Ionic Enterprise Plugin Alternatives for the product workflow in Ionic Enterprise Plugin Alternatives.