Aether checks for new versions on startup and can download and install updates automatically.
- On launch, Aether queries the GitHub releases API for the latest version tag.
- If a newer version exists, a notification appears in the status bar.
- Clicking the notification opens a confirmation dialog.
- On confirm, Aether downloads the latest installer for your platform.
- The SHA-256 checksum is verified against
sums.txtfrom the release. - The installer runs silently and Aether restarts.
| Platform | Installer | Silent flag |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | MSI | msiexec /i ... /quiet /norestart |
| Linux (DEB) | .deb |
sudo apt install -y ./aether-*.deb via pkexec |
| Linux (RPM) | .rpm |
sudo dnf install -y aether-*.rpm via pkexec |
| Linux (tar.gz) | Archive | Manual extraction prompt |
You can also check for updates manually from the menu: Help > Check for updates.
Add the following to your Aether config file to disable update checks on startup:
[updates]
enabled = falseIf your network requires a proxy, set the HTTPS_PROXY environment variable before launching Aether:
export HTTPS_PROXY=http://proxy.local:8080
aether"Could not check for updates" - Aether could not reach api.github.com. Check your network connection, proxy settings, or firewall.
"Checksum verification failed" - The downloaded file was corrupted or tampered with. Delete the cached download and try again.
"Update failed to install" - On Linux, make sure pkexec is available and your user has permission to install packages. On Windows, make sure you have administrator privileges.