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Update Modes

Channel and mode are separate.

The channel answers "which release stream?" The mode answers "how automatic should update behavior be?"

Modes

Auto-Check And Prompt Before Apply

  • checks in the background or at safe moments
  • shows the user a concise update notice
  • does not apply until confirmed

Auto-Check And Auto-Apply Low-Risk Updates

  • checks automatically
  • applies only verified low-risk updates in allowed channels
  • blocks itself when migrations, compatibility risk, or dirty local state appear

Manual Check Only

  • no automatic checks
  • user runs orca-check-updates

Fully Disabled

  • no automatic checks
  • no prompts
  • only explicit user-driven update actions
  • stable channel
  • auto-check plus prompt before apply