📋 Summary

Introduce an auto-update option for themes in both LaunchBox and Big Box, ensuring users always have the latest versions of their installed themes without needing to manually check and update.

❗ Problem

• Currently, users must manually update themes when new versions are released.

• This process is time-consuming, especially for users with multiple themes installed.

• Outdated themes can cause compatibility issues with new LaunchBox/Big Box features or prevent users from enjoying improvements made by theme creators.

💡 Proposal

• Add an “Auto-Update Themes” option in the settings menu.

• Two possible modes:

  1. Silent Updates: Themes update automatically at LaunchBox startup.

  2. Prompted Updates: A popup appears in LaunchBox or Big Box when theme updates are available, asking if the user wants to install them.

• Provide a checkbox per theme in the theme manager to control whether each theme should auto-update or remain locked at the current version.

• Optionally include a changelog preview so users can quickly see what’s new before updating.

🧩 Use Cases

• A user with five installed Big Box themes wants them all to stay up-to-date automatically without manual intervention.

• Another user prefers one theme to remain “frozen” at its current version (e.g., due to heavy customization), but still wants the others to update.

• A user launches Big Box, sees a friendly popup that says “3 theme updates available. Update now?” and updates with a single click.

📦 Benefits

• Saves users time and reduces friction in keeping themes current.

• Prevents broken visuals or incompatibility caused by outdated themes.

• Supports theme developers by ensuring their improvements and fixes reach users more quickly.

• Gives flexibility with per-theme auto-update control.