PWA auto-update

Unlike the desktop app, PWA doesn't need a manual installer download — it auto-updates in the background; you just click "Update" when prompted.

Auto-update flow

1. Slima ships a new version (version number e.g. v3.1.4 — actual numbers in the release notes)
2. The next time you open the PWA → it downloads the new service worker in the background
3. Download complete → a prompt pops up bottom-right:

New version available
Click to update for latest features
[Update now] [Later]

4. Click "Update now" → the PWA reloads → you're on the new version

What if you don't update

• Short term: fine, keep using the old version
• Long term: dragging it out too long may desync from the cloud's data schema, breaking some newer features

Slima's updates are usually backward-compatible — an old frontend with a new cloud is supported, you just miss new features. Still, updating when prompted is recommended.

What "Update now" actually does

1. Activates the new service worker
2. Clears the old cache
3. Reloads the PWA window
4. The new version opens

Usually done in a few seconds.

Checking for updates manually

If you don't want to wait until next launch:

• Reopen the PWA → the next launch fetches the new service worker in the background
• Or hit ⌘⇧R / Ctrl Shift R inside the PWA for a hard refresh + cache clear

PWA vs desktop auto-update

	PWA	Electron desktop
When it checks	When you open the PWA	Periodically in background
User confirmation	Prompt	Prompt
How it applies	PWA reload	App restart

Related

• PWA install
• Desktop auto-update
• Version notifications and What's New