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kasl/libs/
update.rs

1//! Self-updating functionality for the kasl application.
2//!
3//! Provides comprehensive auto-update capabilities that enable the application
4//! to automatically check for, download, and install newer versions from GitHub releases.
5//!
6//! ## Features
7//!
8//! - **Safety Mechanisms**: Automatic backup, rollback capability, atomic operations
9//! - **Platform Detection**: Architecture awareness, OS detection, ABI compatibility
10//! - **Network Resilience**: Throttled checks, graceful degradation, retry logic
11//! - **Version Management**: Semantic versioning, GitHub API integration
12//! - **Platform Support**: Windows, macOS Intel/Apple Silicon, Linux
13//!
14//! ## Usage
15//!
16//! ```rust,no_run
17//! use kasl::libs::update::Updater;
18//!
19//! #[tokio::main]
20//! async fn main() -> anyhow::Result<()> {
21//!     let mut updater = Updater::new()?;
22//!    
23//!     if updater.check_for_latest_release().await? {
24//!         updater.perform_update().await?;
25//!     }
26//!    
27//!     Ok(())
28//! }
29//! ```
30
31use crate::libs::data_storage::DataStorage;
32use crate::libs::messages::Message;
33use crate::{msg_bail_anyhow, msg_error_anyhow, msg_info};
34use anyhow::Result;
35use chrono::{DateTime, Duration, Utc};
36use flate2::read::GzDecoder;
37use reqwest::Client;
38use serde::Deserialize;
39use std::env;
40use std::fs::{self, File};
41use std::path::PathBuf;
42use tar::Archive;
43
44// Include application metadata (name, version, owner) generated at build time.
45include!(concat!(env!("OUT_DIR"), "/app_metadata.rs"));
46
47/// Filename for storing the timestamp of the last update check.
48///
49/// This file enables throttling of update checks to avoid excessive API calls
50/// and respect GitHub's rate limiting policies.
51const LAST_CHECK_FILE: &str = ".last_update_check";
52
53/// Minimum interval between update checks in days.
54///
55/// This prevents excessive API calls while ensuring users receive timely
56/// notifications about new releases. The interval balances user experience
57/// with API rate limiting considerations.
58const DAILY_CHECK_INTERVAL: i64 = 1;
59
60/// File extension used for backing up the current executable.
61///
62/// Before replacing the current executable, it's backed up with this extension
63/// to enable rollback in case of update failures.
64const BACKUP_EXTENSION: &str = "bak";
65
66/// Represents a GitHub release response from the API.
67///
68/// This structure deserializes the JSON response from GitHub's releases API,
69/// containing version information and download assets for the latest release.
70#[derive(Deserialize, Debug)]
71struct GitHubRelease {
72    /// The version tag name (e.g., "v1.2.3" or "1.2.3")
73    tag_name: String,
74    /// Array of downloadable assets for this release
75    assets: Vec<GitHubAsset>,
76}
77
78/// Represents a single downloadable asset within a GitHub release.
79///
80/// Each release typically contains multiple assets for different platforms
81/// and architectures. This structure provides the information needed to
82/// identify and download the appropriate asset.
83#[derive(Deserialize, Debug)]
84struct GitHubAsset {
85    /// Direct download URL for this asset
86    browser_download_url: String,
87    /// Filename of the asset (used for platform identification)
88    name: String,
89}
90
91/// Manages the complete application update process from version checking to binary replacement.
92///
93/// The Updater encapsulates all state and behavior needed for safe, reliable application
94/// updates. It handles GitHub API communication, platform detection, download management,
95/// and atomic binary replacement with backup and rollback capabilities.
96///
97/// ## State Management
98///
99/// The Updater maintains several pieces of state throughout the update process:
100/// - **Version Information**: Current and latest version tracking
101/// - **Download State**: URLs and file paths for update assets
102/// - **Configuration**: API endpoints and platform identification
103/// - **Check Throttling**: Timestamps for rate-limited update checks
104///
105/// ## Thread Safety
106///
107/// The Updater is designed for single-threaded use during update operations.
108/// While individual methods are safe to call, the update process itself should
109/// not be parallelized to avoid file system conflicts during binary replacement.
110#[derive(Debug)]
111pub struct Updater {
112    /// HTTP client for making API requests to GitHub.
113    ///
114    /// Configured with appropriate headers and timeouts for reliable
115    /// communication with GitHub's API endpoints.
116    pub client: Client,
117
118    /// GitHub repository owner (organization or user account).
119    ///
120    /// Extracted from build-time metadata to identify the source repository
121    /// for release information and asset downloads.
122    pub owner: String,
123
124    /// Application/repository name for GitHub API requests.
125    ///
126    /// Combined with owner to form complete repository identification for
127    /// API endpoint construction and asset discovery.
128    pub name: String,
129
130    /// Current version of the running application.
131    ///
132    /// Embedded at compile time to enable comparison with latest available
133    /// versions from GitHub releases. Used for determining update necessity.
134    pub version: String,
135
136    /// Latest version available from GitHub (if newer than current).
137    ///
138    /// Populated after successful version check if a newer version is found.
139    /// Used for user notifications and update confirmation messages.
140    pub latest_version: Option<String>,
141
142    /// Download URL for the latest release asset matching current platform.
143    ///
144    /// Determined through platform detection and asset filtering. Used for
145    /// downloading the appropriate binary for the current system configuration.
146    pub download_url: Option<String>,
147
148    /// Complete URL for fetching latest release information from GitHub API.
149    ///
150    /// Constructed from repository information and GitHub's API format.
151    /// Used for all version checking and asset discovery operations.
152    releases_url: String,
153
154    /// Path to file storing the timestamp of the last update check.
155    ///
156    /// Enables throttling of update checks to respect API rate limits and
157    /// avoid excessive network requests while providing timely notifications.
158    last_check_file: PathBuf,
159}
160
161impl Updater {
162    /// Creates a new Updater instance with configuration from build-time metadata.
163    ///
164    /// This constructor initializes the updater with all necessary configuration
165    /// for communicating with GitHub's API and managing the update process. It
166    /// uses compile-time metadata to automatically configure repository information.
167    ///
168    /// ## Configuration Sources
169    ///
170    /// The constructor uses several sources for configuration:
171    /// - **Build Metadata**: Repository owner, name, and current version
172    /// - **GitHub API**: Standard endpoints for releases and asset discovery
173    /// - **Data Storage**: Platform-appropriate paths for cache and state files
174    /// - **Network Configuration**: HTTP client with reasonable defaults
175    ///
176    /// ## File System Setup
177    ///
178    /// The constructor creates necessary file system entries:
179    /// - **Check Cache File**: For storing last update check timestamp
180    /// - **Data Directory**: Platform-specific application data location
181    /// - **Permissions**: Appropriate read/write permissions for update operations
182    ///
183    /// # Returns
184    ///
185    /// Returns a configured Updater instance ready for version checking and
186    /// update operations, or an error if initialization fails.
187    ///
188    /// # Errors
189    ///
190    /// - **Data Storage**: Cannot determine or create application data directory
191    /// - **File System**: Permission issues with cache file creation
192    /// - **Configuration**: Invalid repository information in build metadata
193    ///
194    /// # Examples
195    ///
196    /// ```rust,no_run
197    /// use kasl::libs::update::Updater;
198    ///
199    /// let updater = Updater::new()?;
200    /// println!("Updater configured for {} v{}", updater.name, updater.version);
201    /// ```
202    pub fn new() -> Result<Self> {
203        // Extract repository information from compile-time metadata
204        let owner = APP_METADATA_OWNER.to_owned();
205        let name = APP_METADATA_NAME.to_owned();
206
207        // Set up cache file for update check throttling
208        let last_check_file = DataStorage::new().get_path(LAST_CHECK_FILE)?;
209
210        // Construct GitHub API endpoint for latest release information
211        let releases_url = format!("https://api.github.com/repos/{}/{}/releases/latest", owner, name);
212
213        Ok(Self {
214            client: Client::new(),
215            owner,
216            name,
217            version: APP_METADATA_VERSION.to_owned(),
218            latest_version: None,
219            download_url: None,
220            last_check_file,
221            releases_url,
222        })
223    }
224
225    /// Displays a notification if a new version is available, with throttled checking.
226    ///
227    /// This method provides a user-friendly way to check for updates without being
228    /// intrusive. It implements intelligent throttling to avoid excessive API calls
229    /// while ensuring users are notified of important updates in a timely manner.
230    ///
231    /// ## Throttling Logic
232    ///
233    /// The method implements several levels of throttling:
234    /// 1. **Time-Based**: Respects the daily check interval configuration
235    /// 2. **Graceful Failure**: Silently handles initialization or network errors
236    /// 3. **Non-Blocking**: Returns immediately if checks aren't due
237    /// 4. **Background Operation**: Doesn't interrupt normal application flow
238    ///
239    /// ## User Experience
240    ///
241    /// - **Non-Intrusive**: Only shows notifications when updates are available
242    /// - **Informative**: Provides clear version information in notifications
243    /// - **Actionable**: Suggests how users can install available updates
244    /// - **Reliable**: Handles network errors gracefully without user impact
245    ///
246    /// ## Implementation Strategy
247    ///
248    /// The method uses a fail-fast approach:
249    /// - Returns immediately if updater initialization fails
250    /// - Skips check if not enough time has passed since last check
251    /// - Only displays notification if newer version is confirmed available
252    /// - Handles all errors silently to avoid disrupting user workflow
253    ///
254    /// # Examples
255    ///
256    /// ```rust,no_run
257    /// use kasl::libs::update::Updater;
258    ///
259    /// // Call during application startup
260    /// Updater::show_update_notification().await;
261    /// // User sees notification only if update is available and check is due
262    /// ```
263    ///
264    /// # Background Behavior
265    ///
266    /// This method is designed to be called during application startup:
267    /// - **Startup Integration**: Called automatically during main application init
268    /// - **Non-Blocking**: Doesn't delay application startup or user operations
269    /// - **Error Resilience**: Network or API failures don't affect application functionality
270    /// - **Rate Limiting**: Respects GitHub API limits through intelligent throttling
271    pub async fn show_update_notification() {
272        // Attempt to create updater instance - fail silently if not possible
273        let mut updater = match Self::new() {
274            Ok(up) => up,
275            Err(_) => return, // Graceful degradation if updater can't be initialized
276        };
277
278        // Check if enough time has passed since last update check
279        if !updater.is_check_due() {
280            return;
281        }
282
283        // Perform version check and display notification if update available
284        if let Ok(true) = updater.check_for_latest_release().await
285            && let Some(latest_version) = &updater.latest_version
286        {
287            // Display user-friendly update notification
288            msg_info!(
289                Message::UpdateAvailable {
290                    app_name: updater.name,
291                    latest: latest_version.to_string()
292                },
293                true // Show with extra spacing for visibility
294            )
295        }
296    }
297
298    /// Performs the complete update process: download, verification, and installation.
299    ///
300    /// This method orchestrates the entire update workflow, from downloading the
301    /// latest release to safely replacing the current executable. It implements
302    /// multiple safety mechanisms to ensure the update process is reliable and
303    /// recoverable in case of failures.
304    ///
305    /// ## Update Process Flow
306    ///
307    /// The method follows a carefully designed sequence:
308    ///
309    /// 1. **Pre-flight Validation**: Verifies that download URL is available
310    /// 2. **Asset Download**: Retrieves the release archive from GitHub
311    /// 3. **Local Storage**: Saves archive to temporary location for processing
312    /// 4. **Binary Extraction**: Extracts and validates the new executable
313    /// 5. **Backup Creation**: Creates backup of current executable
314    /// 6. **Atomic Replacement**: Replaces current executable with new version
315    /// 7. **Cleanup**: Removes temporary files and completes the process
316    ///
317    /// ## Safety Mechanisms
318    ///
319    /// ### Backup and Recovery
320    /// - **Current Executable Backup**: Automatically created before replacement
321    /// - **Rollback Capability**: Failed updates can be reverted using backup
322    /// - **Atomic Operations**: Binary replacement is performed atomically
323    /// - **Error Recovery**: Partial failures are cleaned up automatically
324    ///
325    /// ### Validation and Verification
326    /// - **Download Validation**: Ensures complete archive download
327    /// - **Archive Integrity**: Validates archive format and structure
328    /// - **Binary Verification**: Confirms executable is present in archive
329    /// - **Platform Compatibility**: Verifies binary matches current platform
330    ///
331    /// ## Error Handling
332    ///
333    /// The method implements comprehensive error handling:
334    /// - **Network Errors**: Download failures are reported with clear messages
335    /// - **File System Errors**: Permission and disk space issues are handled
336    /// - **Archive Errors**: Corrupted or invalid archives are detected
337    /// - **Backup Failures**: Issues with backup creation abort the process
338    ///
339    /// # Preconditions
340    ///
341    /// This method requires that `check_for_latest_release()` has been called
342    /// successfully and that `self.download_url` contains a valid URL.
343    ///
344    /// # Returns
345    ///
346    /// Returns `Ok(())` on successful update completion, or an error describing
347    /// the specific failure that occurred during the update process.
348    ///
349    /// # Examples
350    ///
351    /// ```rust,no_run
352    /// use kasl::libs::update::Updater;
353    ///
354    /// let mut updater = Updater::new()?;
355    /// if updater.check_for_latest_release().await? {
356    ///     updater.perform_update().await?;
357    ///     println!("Update completed successfully");
358    /// }
359    /// ```
360    ///
361    /// # Error Scenarios
362    ///
363    /// - **No Download URL**: `check_for_latest_release()` hasn't been called successfully
364    /// - **Network Failure**: Unable to download release archive from GitHub
365    /// - **Disk Space**: Insufficient space for temporary files or backup
366    /// - **Permissions**: Cannot write to application directory or create backup
367    /// - **Archive Corruption**: Downloaded archive is corrupted or invalid format
368    /// - **Missing Binary**: Archive doesn't contain expected executable file
369    pub async fn perform_update(&self) -> Result<()> {
370        // Validate that download URL is available from previous version check
371        let download_url = self.download_url.as_ref().ok_or(msg_error_anyhow!(Message::UpdateDownloadUrlNotSet))?;
372
373        // Download the release archive from GitHub
374        let response = self.client.get(download_url).send().await?;
375        let content = response.bytes().await?;
376
377        // Save the downloaded archive to a temporary file for processing
378        let tar_gz_path = env::temp_dir().join(format!("{}.tar.gz", self.name));
379        fs::write(&tar_gz_path, &content)?;
380
381        // Extract the new binary and replace the current executable
382        // This includes backup creation and atomic replacement
383        self.extract_and_replace_binary(&tar_gz_path)?;
384
385        // Clean up the downloaded archive after successful installation
386        fs::remove_file(&tar_gz_path)?;
387
388        Ok(())
389    }
390
391    /// Checks GitHub for the latest release and determines if an update is available.
392    ///
393    /// This method communicates with GitHub's releases API to fetch information about
394    /// the latest available version. It compares version strings to determine if the
395    /// current application version is outdated and populates the updater's state with
396    /// download information if an update is needed.
397    ///
398    /// ## Version Comparison Logic
399    ///
400    /// The method uses string comparison for version precedence:
401    /// 1. **Version Normalization**: Strips 'v' prefix from GitHub tags if present
402    /// 2. **String Comparison**: Uses lexicographic comparison for version ordering
403    /// 3. **Update Detection**: Identifies when remote version is greater than current
404    /// 4. **State Population**: Stores version and download information for later use
405    ///
406    /// ## API Communication
407    ///
408    /// ### Request Configuration
409    /// - **User Agent**: Identifies requests with application name
410    /// - **Rate Limiting**: Respects GitHub's API rate limits
411    /// - **Error Handling**: Gracefully handles API errors and timeouts
412    /// - **JSON Parsing**: Deserializes GitHub's release response format
413    ///
414    /// ### Response Processing
415    /// - **Version Extraction**: Parses tag_name from release information
416    /// - **Asset Discovery**: Finds platform-appropriate download assets
417    /// - **URL Resolution**: Determines correct download URL for current platform
418    /// - **Cache Update**: Records check timestamp for throttling
419    ///
420    /// ## State Updates
421    ///
422    /// When a newer version is found, the method updates:
423    /// - **latest_version**: Stores the newer version string for display
424    /// - **download_url**: Sets the URL for downloading the platform-specific binary
425    /// - **Check Timestamp**: Records when this check was performed for throttling
426    ///
427    /// # Returns
428    ///
429    /// Returns `true` if a newer version is available and download URL is found,
430    /// `false` if the current version is up-to-date or no compatible asset exists.
431    ///
432    /// # Errors
433    ///
434    /// - **Network Errors**: API request failures, timeouts, or connectivity issues
435    /// - **API Errors**: GitHub API rate limiting or service unavailability
436    /// - **Parsing Errors**: Invalid JSON response format from GitHub
437    /// - **File System Errors**: Cannot update check timestamp cache file
438    ///
439    /// # Examples
440    ///
441    /// ```rust,no_run
442    /// let mut updater = Updater::new()?;
443    /// if updater.check_for_latest_release().await? {
444    ///     println!("Update available: {} -> {}",
445    ///         updater.version,
446    ///         updater.latest_version.unwrap());
447    /// }
448    /// ```
449    pub async fn check_for_latest_release(&mut self) -> Result<bool> {
450        // Fetch latest release information from GitHub API
451        let release = self.fetch_latest_github_release().await?;
452
453        // Update check timestamp for throttling future checks
454        self.update_last_check_time();
455
456        // Normalize version string by removing 'v' prefix if present
457        let latest_version = release.tag_name.trim_start_matches('v').to_string();
458
459        // Compare versions using string comparison (works for semantic versioning)
460        if latest_version > self.version {
461            // Store the newer version information
462            self.latest_version = Some(latest_version);
463
464            // Find and store the download URL for the current platform
465            self.download_url = self.find_platform_asset_url(&release.assets).map(|url| url.to_string());
466
467            Ok(true) // Update is available
468        } else {
469            Ok(false) // Current version is up-to-date
470        }
471    }
472
473    /// Fetches release data from the GitHub releases API.
474    ///
475    /// This method handles the low-level communication with GitHub's API,
476    /// including proper request headers and JSON deserialization. It's designed
477    /// to be reliable and follow GitHub's API best practices.
478    ///
479    /// ## Request Configuration
480    ///
481    /// - **User-Agent Header**: Required by GitHub API, set to application name
482    /// - **Accept Header**: Implicitly requests JSON response format
483    /// - **Timeout Handling**: Uses client default timeouts for reliability
484    /// - **Error Propagation**: Network errors are propagated to caller
485    ///
486    /// # Returns
487    ///
488    /// Returns the parsed GitHub release information or an error if the
489    /// request fails or the response cannot be parsed.
490    async fn fetch_latest_github_release(&self) -> Result<GitHubRelease, reqwest::Error> {
491        self.client
492            .get(&self.releases_url)
493            .header("User-Agent", &self.name) // Required by GitHub API
494            .send()
495            .await?
496            .json::<GitHubRelease>()
497            .await
498    }
499
500    /// Finds the download URL for an asset matching the current platform.
501    ///
502    /// This method searches through release assets to find the binary that
503    /// matches the current platform's architecture and operating system.
504    /// It uses platform identification to select the appropriate asset.
505    ///
506    /// ## Asset Selection Logic
507    ///
508    /// 1. **Platform Identification**: Generate current platform identifier
509    /// 2. **Asset Filtering**: Search assets for matching platform identifier
510    /// 3. **URL Extraction**: Return download URL for matching asset
511    /// 4. **Fallback Handling**: Return None if no matching asset found
512    ///
513    /// ## Platform Matching
514    ///
515    /// The method looks for assets containing platform identifiers like:
516    /// - `x86_64-pc-windows-msvc` for Windows
517    /// - `x86_64-apple-darwin` for macOS Intel
518    /// - `aarch64-apple-darwin` for macOS Apple Silicon
519    /// - `x86_64-unknown-linux-musl` for Linux
520    ///
521    /// # Arguments
522    ///
523    /// * `assets` - Array of release assets from GitHub API response
524    ///
525    /// # Returns
526    ///
527    /// Returns the download URL for the matching asset, or None if no
528    /// compatible asset is found for the current platform.
529    fn find_platform_asset_url<'a>(&self, assets: &'a [GitHubAsset]) -> Option<&'a str> {
530        let platform_name = self.get_platform_identifier();
531        assets
532            .iter()
533            .find(|asset| asset.name.contains(&platform_name))
534            .map(|asset| asset.browser_download_url.as_str())
535    }
536
537    /// Extracts the new binary from the downloaded archive and replaces the current executable.
538    ///
539    /// This method performs the most critical part of the update process: safely
540    /// replacing the current executable with the new version. It implements multiple
541    /// safety mechanisms to ensure the operation is atomic and recoverable.
542    ///
543    /// ## Extraction Process
544    ///
545    /// 1. **Archive Opening**: Opens and validates the tar.gz archive
546    /// 2. **Entry Iteration**: Processes each file in the archive
547    /// 3. **Binary Identification**: Finds the main executable file
548    /// 4. **Backup Creation**: Creates backup of current executable
549    /// 5. **Atomic Replacement**: Replaces executable with new version
550    /// 6. **Auxiliary Files**: Extracts other files to appropriate locations
551    ///
552    /// ## Safety Mechanisms
553    ///
554    /// ### Backup Strategy
555    /// - **Automatic Backup**: Current executable is backed up before replacement
556    /// - **Backup Naming**: Uses consistent `.bak` extension for identification
557    /// - **Rollback Support**: Backup enables recovery from failed updates
558    /// - **Cleanup**: Old backups are replaced with new ones
559    ///
560    /// ### Atomic Operations
561    /// - **Rename Operation**: Uses filesystem rename for atomic replacement
562    /// - **Error Recovery**: Partially completed operations are cleaned up
563    /// - **Validation**: Confirms successful extraction before cleanup
564    /// - **Rollback**: Failed operations can be reverted using backup
565    ///
566    /// ## File Handling
567    ///
568    /// ### Main Executable
569    /// - **Identification**: Matches filename with current executable
570    /// - **Backup Creation**: Renames current executable to backup
571    /// - **Replacement**: Extracts new executable to current location
572    /// - **Permissions**: Preserves executable permissions
573    ///
574    /// ### Auxiliary Files
575    /// - **Location**: Extracted to same directory as executable
576    /// - **Overwrite**: Existing files are replaced with new versions
577    /// - **Permissions**: Standard file permissions are applied
578    /// - **Cleanup**: Temporary files are removed after extraction
579    ///
580    /// # Arguments
581    ///
582    /// * `tar_gz_path` - Path to the downloaded release archive
583    ///
584    /// # Returns
585    ///
586    /// Returns `Ok(())` on successful extraction and replacement, or an error
587    /// if any step of the process fails.
588    ///
589    /// # Error Scenarios
590    ///
591    /// - **Archive Errors**: Corrupted or invalid tar.gz format
592    /// - **Missing Binary**: Archive doesn't contain expected executable
593    /// - **File System Errors**: Permission issues or disk space problems
594    /// - **Backup Failures**: Cannot create backup of current executable
595    /// - **Extraction Errors**: Cannot extract files from archive
596    fn extract_and_replace_binary(&self, tar_gz_path: &PathBuf) -> Result<()> {
597        // Open and prepare the archive for extraction
598        let tar_gz = File::open(tar_gz_path)?;
599        let tar = GzDecoder::new(tar_gz);
600        let mut archive = Archive::new(tar);
601        let mut is_updated = false;
602
603        // Determine current executable path and backup location
604        let current_exe = env::current_exe()?;
605        let current_exe_backup = current_exe.with_extension(BACKUP_EXTENSION);
606
607        // Process each entry in the archive
608        for entry_result in archive.entries()? {
609            let mut entry = entry_result?;
610            let entry_path = entry.path()?;
611
612            // Check if this entry is the main executable
613            if entry_path.ends_with(current_exe.file_name().unwrap()) {
614                // Create backup of current executable before replacement
615                fs::rename(&current_exe, &current_exe_backup)?;
616
617                // Extract new executable to current location
618                entry.unpack(&current_exe)?;
619                is_updated = true;
620            } else {
621                // Extract auxiliary files to the executable directory
622                let dest_path = current_exe.parent().unwrap().join(&entry_path);
623                entry.unpack(dest_path)?;
624            }
625        }
626
627        // Verify that the main executable was found and updated
628        if is_updated {
629            Ok(())
630        } else {
631            msg_bail_anyhow!(Message::UpdateBinaryNotFoundInArchive);
632        }
633    }
634
635    /// Constructs the platform-specific identifier used in release asset names.
636    ///
637    /// This method generates a string that identifies the current platform's
638    /// architecture and operating system in the format used by GitHub release
639    /// assets. The identifier follows Rust's target triple format for consistency.
640    ///
641    /// ## Platform Detection
642    ///
643    /// The method uses Rust's built-in constants to detect:
644    /// - **Architecture**: From `env::consts::ARCH` (x86_64, aarch64, etc.)
645    /// - **Operating System**: From `env::consts::OS` (windows, macos, linux)
646    /// - **ABI/Toolchain**: Mapped to appropriate toolchain identifier
647    ///
648    /// ## Identifier Format
649    ///
650    /// The generated identifiers follow this pattern:
651    /// `{architecture}-{vendor}-{os}-{abi}`
652    ///
653    /// ### Architecture Values
654    /// - `x86_64`: 64-bit Intel/AMD processors
655    /// - `aarch64`: 64-bit ARM processors (Apple Silicon, ARM64)
656    ///
657    /// ### Operating System Mapping
658    /// - `windows` → `pc-windows-msvc`: Windows with MSVC toolchain
659    /// - `macos` → `apple-darwin`: macOS with Darwin ABI
660    /// - Other → `unknown-linux-musl`: Linux with statically linked musl
661    ///
662    /// # Returns
663    ///
664    /// Returns a platform identifier string suitable for matching against
665    /// GitHub release asset names.
666    ///
667    /// # Examples
668    ///
669    /// Generated identifiers:
670    /// - Windows: `"x86_64-pc-windows-msvc"`
671    /// - macOS Intel: `"x86_64-apple-darwin"`
672    /// - macOS Apple Silicon: `"aarch64-apple-darwin"`
673    /// - Linux: `"x86_64-unknown-linux-musl"`
674    fn get_platform_identifier(&self) -> String {
675        let arch = env::consts::ARCH;
676        let os = match env::consts::OS {
677            "windows" => "pc-windows-msvc",
678            "macos" => "apple-darwin",
679            _ => "unknown-linux-musl", // Default to Linux with musl for compatibility
680        };
681
682        // Construct target triple format: architecture-vendor-os-abi
683        format!("{}-{}", arch, os)
684    }
685
686    /// Updates the timestamp file to record when the last update check was performed.
687    ///
688    /// This method implements the persistence layer for update check throttling,
689    /// ensuring that checks are performed at appropriate intervals without being
690    /// too frequent or too infrequent for user needs.
691    ///
692    /// ## Throttling Implementation
693    ///
694    /// - **Timestamp Format**: Uses RFC 3339 format for precise time recording
695    /// - **File Persistence**: Stores timestamp in application data directory
696    /// - **Error Tolerance**: File write failures are silently ignored
697    /// - **Atomic Update**: Timestamp is updated immediately after API call
698    ///
699    /// ## File Management
700    ///
701    /// - **Location**: Stored in platform-specific application data directory
702    /// - **Format**: Plain text file containing ISO 8601 timestamp
703    /// - **Permissions**: Standard file permissions for user data
704    /// - **Cleanup**: File is automatically managed, no manual cleanup needed
705    ///
706    /// ## Error Handling
707    ///
708    /// File write failures are intentionally ignored because:
709    /// - Update check throttling is a convenience feature, not critical functionality
710    /// - Missing timestamp files default to allowing immediate checks
711    /// - File system errors shouldn't prevent application operation
712    /// - Next successful write will restore normal throttling behavior
713    fn update_last_check_time(&self) {
714        let now = Utc::now().to_rfc3339();
715
716        // Intentionally ignore write errors - throttling is not critical functionality
717        let _ = fs::write(&self.last_check_file, now);
718    }
719
720    /// Determines if sufficient time has passed since the last update check.
721    ///
722    /// This method implements the core logic for update check throttling, ensuring
723    /// that checks are performed at reasonable intervals while respecting both
724    /// user experience and API rate limiting considerations.
725    ///
726    /// ## Throttling Logic
727    ///
728    /// The method implements several decision points:
729    ///
730    /// ### File Existence Check
731    /// - **Missing File**: Indicates first run or file system issue → allow check
732    /// - **Read Errors**: File corruption or permission issues → allow check
733    /// - **Successful Read**: Parse timestamp and evaluate recency
734    ///
735    /// ### Timestamp Parsing
736    /// - **Valid Timestamp**: Parse and compare with current time
737    /// - **Invalid Format**: Corrupted timestamp data → allow check
738    /// - **Parse Errors**: File corruption or format changes → allow check
739    ///
740    /// ### Interval Evaluation
741    /// - **Recent Check**: Within daily interval → deny check
742    /// - **Overdue Check**: Exceeds daily interval → allow check
743    /// - **Future Timestamp**: System clock issues → allow check
744    ///
745    /// ## Error Handling Strategy
746    ///
747    /// The method uses a fail-open approach where any error condition results
748    /// in allowing the check to proceed. This ensures that:
749    /// - File system issues don't prevent updates
750    /// - Timestamp corruption doesn't block checks permanently
751    /// - Clock synchronization problems are handled gracefully
752    /// - Users receive update notifications despite technical issues
753    ///
754    /// # Returns
755    ///
756    /// Returns `true` if a check should be performed (enough time has passed
757    /// or error conditions favor allowing the check), `false` if the check
758    /// should be skipped to respect throttling intervals.
759    ///
760    /// # Examples
761    ///
762    /// ```rust,no_run
763    /// let updater = Updater::new()?;
764    /// if updater.is_check_due() {
765    ///     // Perform update check
766    /// } else {
767    ///     // Skip check, too recent
768    /// }
769    /// ```
770    fn is_check_due(&self) -> bool {
771        match fs::read_to_string(&self.last_check_file) {
772            Ok(content) => {
773                // Attempt to parse the stored timestamp
774                let last_check = content.parse::<DateTime<Utc>>().unwrap_or_else(|_| {
775                    // If parsing fails, default to a time that will trigger a check
776                    Utc::now() - Duration::days(DAILY_CHECK_INTERVAL + 1)
777                });
778
779                // Check if enough time has passed since the last check
780                Utc::now().signed_duration_since(last_check) > Duration::days(DAILY_CHECK_INTERVAL)
781            }
782            Err(_) => true, // If file doesn't exist or can't be read, always allow check
783        }
784    }
785}