Module update_check 

Update checker for release notifications.

Provides non-blocking release checking with:

• GitHub releases API integration
• Persistent state (last check time, skipped versions)
• Offline-friendly behavior (silent failure)
• Hourly check cadence (configurable)

Structs

UpdateInfo

Information about an available update

UpdateState

Persistent state for update checker

Functions

check_for_updates

Check for updates asynchronously

check_for_updates_sync

Synchronous version of check_for_updates for use in sync TUI code. Uses a short-lived asupersync runtime and native HTTP client.

force_check

Force a check regardless of interval (for manual refresh)

open_in_browser

Open a URL in the system’s default browser

run_self_update

Run the self-update installer script interactively. This function does NOT return - it replaces the current process with the installer. The caller should ensure the terminal is in a clean state before calling.

skip_version

Skip the specified version

spawn_update_check

Start a background thread to check for updates. Returns a receiver that will contain the result when ready.