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[Feature Request] Add update feature for the AppImage (GNU/Linux) #18924

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What should happen

The AppImage Documentation - Making AppImages updateable document has the information that we need to properly support this.

Proposed implementations

  • Command line option: --update-appimage
  • GUI: Main Menu → Online Updater → Check for AppImage update [new entry]

Who would this benefit

This feature would benefit all GNU/Linux users by simplifying updates and ensuring they always have the latest version without manual downloads.

Other emulators or software with a similar feature

Updating AppImages improve user experience and reduce manual maintenance. This feature is already implemented in other emulator projects, including:

  • Cemu: Help → Check for updates
  • PCSX2: Help → Check for Updates
  • RPCS3: Help → Check for Updates
  • shadPS4QtLauncher: Help → Check for Updates

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