checkForUpdates static method

Future<String?> checkForUpdates({ bool forceCheck = false, })

Check for updates from pub.dev Returns the latest version if available, null otherwise

Implementation

static Future<String?> checkForUpdates({bool forceCheck = false}) async {
  try {
    // Check cache first unless forced
    if (!forceCheck) {
      final cachedVersion = await _readCachedVersion();
      if (cachedVersion != null) {
        return cachedVersion;
      }
    }

    // Query pub.dev API
    final response = await dio.get(
      pubDevApiUrl,
      options: Options(
        headers: {
          'Accept': 'application/json',
        },
        receiveTimeout: const Duration(seconds: 5),
      ),
    );

    if (response.statusCode == 200) {
      final data = response.data;
      final latestVersion = data['latest']?['version'] as String?;

      if (latestVersion != null) {
        // Cache the result
        await _writeCache(latestVersion);
        return latestVersion;
      }
    }
    return null;
  } catch (e) {
    // Silently fail - don't interrupt user's workflow
    return null;
  }
}