Self-Update & Version Management

[mikejmorgan-ai]

Description:
Automatic update checking and self-upgrade mechanism for Cortex.

Purpose:

• Keep Cortex up to date
• Notify users of new versions
• Safe upgrade process
• Version compatibility checking

Requirements:

• Check for updates on startup
• Download and verify updates
• Safe upgrade process (with rollback)
• Version compatibility matrix
• Release notes display
• Update channels (stable/beta)

Example:

cortex install docker
🔔 Cortex update available: v0.2.0 → v0.3.0
   Run 'cortex update' to upgrade

cortex update
📦 Downloading Cortex v0.3.0...
✅ Update complete! (Previous: v0.2.0)
🆕 What's new:
   - Improved error handling
   - Faster dependency resolution
   - Bug fixes

Acceptance Criteria:

• Update check mechanism
• Secure download and verification
• Safe upgrade with rollback
• Version compatibility checks
• Release notes integration
• Update channels support
• Tests included
• Documentation

Skills: Python, package management

Bounty: $150 upon merge

Priority: Medium

[dhvll]

/attempt #30