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Non SyMenu apps - Update them with Rainmeter skin
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sl23 Posts: 309
05/02/2025
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Not sure if anyone here would be interested, but if you like to use Rainmeter, I designed a skin for it that is similar to the PublishedAppTrack.
It needs some user setting up, so isn't a one stop fix for everyone I'm afraid.
All the instructions are on the skins' download page.
EDIT: Recently merged with other skins and updated for much easier usage.
Basically, you set the RegEx requirements used to search a web page. It checks for a version number and a download link. Personally, I find it easier to use than PAT and it shows a visual indication of whether the app has an update or not. The download button will download the latest version.
There is a limitation of this functionality though. It doesn't work with pages using javascript. Like some of my examples, you may be able to get only a version info or download link but not both.
Anyway, I just thought it may be useful here as many people here likely use apps not included in the SPS ecosystem.
edited by sl23 on 09/03/2026
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Gianluca Administrator Posts: 1380
06/02/2025
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Wow! I don't have an idea of what you can do with Rainmeter.
You know, checking for website changes is a common task that a lot of people need. This tool can be really useful for a lot of other reasons besides the SPS checking.
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sl23 Posts: 309
06/02/2025
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Yeah, it can be used to check for any changes on a website. So it's limited by your imagination only! and of course, lack of javascript support! 
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