Keep your GitHub apps up to date from a single window. GitHub Updater monitors the repositories you choose and notifies you — or downloads automatically — whenever a new version is released.
Go to the Releases page and download the executable for your system.
No installation required: just open the .exe and you're good to go.
Click + App and fill in:
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Name | The name you want to see in the list |
| Repository | user/repository or the full GitHub URL |
| Installed version | The version you currently have (e.g. v1.2.0). Leave empty if not installed yet. |
| Emoji / Icon | An emoji to visually identify it (optional) |
| Auto-update | Enable to download new versions automatically without asking |
Click Check to scan all apps at once. Any app with a new version will be highlighted with an Update button.
If a release has multiple files, the app will ask you which one to download.
In the Settings tab you can configure:
- GitHub Token — required for private repositories and to raise the API limit from 60 to 5000 requests/hour. Create token →
- Check interval — how often (in minutes) the app automatically checks for updates
- Start with Windows — launch the app when you log in
- Minimize to tray — keep the app running in the background when you close the window
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| "GitHub API error: 403" | You've hit the rate limit. Add a token in Settings |
| "GitHub API error: 404" | The repository doesn't exist or is private. Use a token with the repo scope |
| Not visible in the tray | Restart the app. On Windows it may be hidden in the overflow area of the taskbar |
| Version not detected | Make sure the installed version follows the format v1.0.0 |
| No download button | That app's release has no attached files. Clicking Update will open the release page in your browser |
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