TrueGrowth/openspec/changes/add-desktop-auto-updates/proposal.md

Change: Add desktop auto updates

Why

TrueGrowth desktop customers need a reliable way to receive macOS and Windows client updates after installation without a custom backend.

What Changes

• Add Electron auto update support backed by the 1Panel static origin at https://truegrowth.benchu.cloud/desktop/stable/.
• Expose update status and commands to the renderer through the desktop preload bridge.
• Add a branded lower-left update entry and dialog for checking, downloading, progress, retry, and restart-to-install.
• Add release manifest tooling for latest.yml, latest-mac.yml, and releases.json.
• Treat production signing as a release gate for customer auto-update packages.

Impact

• Affected specs: desktop-auto-updates
• Affected code: Electron main/preload, electron-builder config, Workbench shell UI, release scripts