Downloading Latest release via C#

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Hi everyone,

I Have a question. How do I download the latest release of a repository via C#. I have created a Token (Classic) for my private repository, I selected the full control option for repository. My code does find the url to download the file but HttpClient keeps on returning 404 even though I send it my token. Can you please help. Im new to github and would like to use it as an update repository.. Below is my code :

public UpdateChecker(string currentVersion)
{
this.currentVersion = currentVersion;
}

    public async Task CheckForUpdates(GitHubClient gitHubClient)
    {
        try
        {
            var latestRelease = await gitHubClient.Repository.Release.GetLatest("IMTSS", "Test");
            string latestVersion = latestRelease.TagName;

            if (IsUpdateAvailable(latestVersion))
            {
                Console.WriteLine("An update is available! Version " + latestVersion);
                await AskUserToUpdate(latestRelease.Assets[0].BrowserDownloadUrl);
            }
            else
            {
                Console.WriteLine("You are already using the latest version.");
            }
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Error retrieving latest version from GitHub: " + ex.Message);
        }
    }

    private bool IsUpdateAvailable(string latestVersion)
    {
        if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(latestVersion))
        {
            Version current = new Version(currentVersion);
            Version latest = new Version(latestVersion);
            return latest > current;
        }
        return false;
    }

    private async Task AskUserToUpdate(string downloadUrl)
    {
        
        DialogResult response = new DialogResult();
        response = MessageBox.Show("Would you like to update? (y/n)", "Confirm Download", MessageBoxButtons.YesNo);
        if (response == DialogResult.Yes)
        {
            await DownloadAndUpdate(downloadUrl);
        }
    }

    private async Task DownloadAndUpdate(string downloadUrl)
    {
        try
        {
           
            string tempFilePath = Path.GetTempFileName();
            using (HttpClient client = new HttpClient())
            {
                client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("Authorization", string.Concat("token " , AccessToken));
                var response = client.GetAsync(downloadUrl).Result;
                response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();
                using (var stream = await response.Content.ReadAsStreamAsync())
                {
                    using (var fileStream = File.Create(tempFilePath))
                    {
                        stream.CopyTo(fileStream);
                    }
                }
            }
            string updateDirectory = Path.Combine(AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory, "Update");
            Directory.CreateDirectory(updateDirectory);
            string updateFile = Path.Combine(updateDirectory, "update.zip");
            File.Move(tempFilePath, updateFile);
            ExtractUpdateFiles(updateFile);
            CleanUp(updateFile);
            Console.WriteLine("Update complete! Please restart the application.");
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Error downloading or applying update: " + ex.Message);
        }
    }

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  EDIT: If I paste the "downloadUrl" in my browser that I'm logged in with it downloads the file.

[oliveirasmatheus]

Hi! It looks like you're on the right track with your code. The issue might be related to how the HttpClient is handling the Authorization header for private repositories. Here are a few suggestions to help you resolve the 404 issue:

1. Ensure the Token Scope is Correct:
   Double-check that the personal access token (PAT) you generated includes the necessary repository access scopes. For private repositories, you need at least the repo scope for full control.

2. Debug the Download URL:
   You mentioned that pasting the downloadUrl in your browser works, which suggests the URL is correct. Make sure the URL is accessible with the same credentials you’re using in your code.

3. Fix the Authorization Header:
   Update your Authorization header format:

   client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Authorization = new AuthenticationHeaderValue("Bearer", AccessToken);

   Ensure AccessToken contains your PAT.

4. Use await Consistently:
   Replace this line:

   var response = client.GetAsync(downloadUrl).Result;

   With this:

   var response = await client.GetAsync(downloadUrl);

   Blocking calls like .Result can lead to deadlocks or other unexpected issues in asynchronous methods.

5. Check for Redirects:
   Sometimes, the downloadUrl might redirect. Ensure HttpClient follows redirects automatically:

   client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Authorization = new AuthenticationHeaderValue("Bearer", AccessToken);
   var response = await client.GetAsync(downloadUrl);
   response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

6. Add Logging:
   Log the response status code and headers for better debugging:

   Console.WriteLine($"Response: {response.StatusCode}");
   Console.WriteLine($"Headers: {response.Headers}");

If you’ve tried the above steps and the issue persists, the problem might lie in how the downloadUrl is being generated or used in the HttpClient call. Let me know if you need further help!