Auto-update
Dock Desktop updates itself in the background. New versions download silently when available; you only notice on next launch when the new version starts. No nag dialogs, no mid-session restarts.
Cadence
- Check on launch: every time the app starts, it pings the update server.
- Check every 6 hours while running.
- Download in background: if a new version is available, the binary downloads silently. No progress bar, no interruption.
- Apply on next launch: the new version replaces the old on the next time you start the app. Mid-session work isn't affected.
Update channels
- stable (default): production releases. ~weekly.
- beta: candidates for stable. ~daily. Switch via Settings → Desktop → Update channel.
Beta is a one-way door if you load a workspace with format the stable version can't read — back-loading works, but stale stable installs may need to update first.
Manual check
macOS: Dock menu → Check for Updates. Windows / Linux: Help → Check for Updates.
Rollback
If a new version breaks for you, file a support ticket with the version number. Older versions are downloadable from github.com/try-dock-ai/dock/releases. Reinstalling an older version disables auto-update until you trigger it manually.
Signing
Every release is code-signed:
- macOS: signed + notarized by Vector Apps Inc (Apple Developer ID).
- Windows: signed by Vector Apps Inc (DigiCert EV cert).
- Linux .deb / .rpm: GPG-signed by our repo key.
- AppImage: SHA256 published alongside the binary; verify before running.
Updates verify the signature before applying — a tampered binary won't install.
Opting out
Settings → Desktop → Update channel → Off. Not recommended; you'll miss security patches. If you have a real reason (air-gapped environment, IT policy), file a ticket and we'll work with you on a managed-update path.