Updates
Does Sparkle updates work offline?
Shipping Sparkle updates behavior is a local Mac utility. Appcast.xml and DMG files are served from the same NotNotch origin as the site. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2026-03-28
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. Sparkle updates itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use Sparkle updates.