Updatest is a macOS application designed to centralize software update management across multiple sources into a single, unified interface. It scans your Mac to find applications that support updates through Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron, and GitHub Releases, providing comprehensive update oversight without relying on external databases.

The app automatically detects supported update sources using each application's internal metadata, eliminating the need for manual configuration. It brings visual clarity to Homebrew's --adopt feature, allowing users to easily adopt existing applications into Homebrew management. Updatest provides bulk update capabilities where users can selectively update multiple applications at once or skip specific versions they don't want to install.

Updatest operates by scanning each application on your Mac to identify supported update sources using the app's own metadata. For applications without detected update sources, users can manually adopt them into Homebrew or add custom casks or GitHub repositories to enable update tracking.

The application provides deep insights into every application including download URLs, version numbers, bundle IDs, file sizes, developer information, and security details like code signing, notarization, and Gatekeeper verification. This helps users maintain their software securely and efficiently.

Updatest is designed for macOS users who manage multiple applications from various sources and want centralized update management. It integrates with Homebrew for command-line tool updates and supports applications from Mac App Store, Sparkle-based apps, Electron applications, and GitHub Releases.