Itch has a launcher that's supposed to do that.
Not as efficient!
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Anuke can add this feature to itch.io version Mindustry, he might be planning it.
I don't care it is efficient or not, Anuke can make the game has auto-update feature.If he does, he'll probably add the codes which commands the game to check Mindustry github.That is even more efficient than yours.