[PR #6922] [client] Use platform installer URL for manual update downloads #29245

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opened 2026-08-05 08:07:44 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/pull/6922

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The Wails UI regressed the non-enforced update download to the plain GitHub releases page. Restore the old Fyne behavior: the tray update item and the About card's Get installer button now open version.DownloadUrl(), which points to the direct installer download (pkgs.netbird.io) per OS/arch and falls back to the generic install page where no installer exists.

Also fix the dead brew detection on darwin: exec.Command passed the whole pipeline as a single argument to brew, so the check always failed. Query the netbird formula and netbird-ui cask explicitly via exit codes instead.

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  • New Features

    • Added a direct installer download option for manual application updates.
    • Non-enforced updates now open the appropriate platform-specific installer instead of the general releases page.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Improved macOS download behavior for Homebrew installations.
    • Preserved architecture-specific downloads for Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
    • Updated the tray “About” links to use the GitHub repository and documentation instead of the releases page.
**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/pull/6922 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- The Wails UI regressed the non-enforced update download to the plain GitHub releases page. Restore the old Fyne behavior: the tray update item and the About card's Get installer button now open version.DownloadUrl(), which points to the direct installer download (pkgs.netbird.io) per OS/arch and falls back to the generic install page where no installer exists. Also fix the dead brew detection on darwin: exec.Command passed the whole pipeline as a single argument to brew, so the check always failed. Query the netbird formula and netbird-ui cask explicitly via exit codes instead. ## Describe your changes ## Issue ticket number and link ## Stack <!-- branch-stack --> ### Checklist - [x] Is it a bug fix - [ ] Is a typo/documentation fix - [ ] Is a feature enhancement - [ ] It is a refactor - [ ] Created tests that fail without the change (if possible) - [ ] This change does **not** modify the public API, gRPC protocols, functionality behavior, CLI / service flags, or introduce a new feature — **OR** I have discussed it with the NetBird team beforehand (link the issue / Slack thread in the description). See [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#discuss-changes-with-the-netbird-team-first). > By submitting this pull request, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the [Contributor License Agreement](https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/blob/main/CONTRIBUTOR_LICENSE_AGREEMENT.md). ## Documentation Select exactly one: - [ ] I added/updated documentation for this change - [x] Documentation is **not needed** for this change (explain why) ### Docs PR URL (required if "docs added" is checked) Paste the PR link from https://github.com/netbirdio/docs here: https://github.com/netbirdio/docs/pull/__ <!-- codesmith:footer --> --- <a href="https://app.blacksmith.sh/netbirdio/codesmith/netbird/pr/6922"><picture><source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://pr-comments-assets.blacksmith.sh/codesmith/view-with-codesmith-dark-v2.svg"><source media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" srcset="https://pr-comments-assets.blacksmith.sh/codesmith/view-with-codesmith-light-v2.svg"><img alt="View with [code]smith" src="https://pr-comments-assets.blacksmith.sh/codesmith/view-with-codesmith-dark-v2.svg"></picture></a> <a href="https://backend.blacksmith.sh/track/enable-autofix?expires=1787764680&installation_model_id=427504&pr_number=6922&repository=netbirdio%2Fnetbird&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fnetbirdio%2Fnetbird%2Fpull%2F6922&signature=3d9d640b25a17589114cc704e1d631895ffcd9f554947ff5790fe90d54410d2f"><picture><source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://pr-comments-assets.blacksmith.sh/codesmith/autofix-with-codesmith-dark.svg"><source media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" srcset="https://pr-comments-assets.blacksmith.sh/codesmith/autofix-with-codesmith-light.svg"><img alt="Autofix with [code]smith" src="https://pr-comments-assets.blacksmith.sh/codesmith/autofix-with-codesmith-dark.svg"></picture></a> <sup>Need help on this PR? Tag <code>@codesmith-bot</code> with what you need. Autofix is disabled.</sup> <!-- codesmith:autofix:disabled --> <!-- /codesmith:footer --> <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit * **New Features** * Added a direct installer download option for manual application updates. * Non-enforced updates now open the appropriate platform-specific installer instead of the general releases page. * **Bug Fixes** * Improved macOS download behavior for Homebrew installations. * Preserved architecture-specific downloads for Intel and Apple silicon Macs. * Updated the tray “About” links to use the GitHub repository and documentation instead of the releases page. <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#29245