Update modes
Grunt supports both automatic and manual updates. Which mode applies depends on how Grunt was installed and whether your organization has disabled auto-updates.
How to tell which mode a device uses
Check the install location:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Programs\Grunt\ usually means a per-user install with auto-updates on by default.C:\Program Files\Grunt usually means a per-machine install with auto-updates off and IT controlling updates.
Recommended policy
- Define your approved release channel and rollout window.
- Validate new versions on a pilot group.
- Roll out broadly after pilot sign-off.
- Keep users on a consistent version where possible.
Manual update workflow
For controlled environments:
- Download the approved MSI from app.grunt.pro/download.
- Distribute it through your software deployment tooling or approved manual process.
- If Grunt is installed under
Program Files, run the update with admin rights.
Release channels
Grunt offers three channels:
- Stable for broadly tested releases
- Early for earlier access to newer changes
- Delayed/Manual for organizations that want IT-led rollouts
Grunt typically aims for about four stable releases per year, with occasional hotfixes when needed.
Keep all users in the same organization on the same version or release channel when possible. Mixed versions increase the risk of versioning conflicts.
User communication
When major changes are released:
- Notify users before rollout
- Provide quick guidance for visible UI changes
- Include escalation path for blocked updates
Use Deployment and installation to align install method and update behavior.