Downloading latest versions of X and Cornerstone via API

[AlisonARU]

We are using a Composer-based WordPress stack to manage our dependencies such as themes (X) and plugins (cornerstone).
Currently, we have to download the latest versions manually and put through our update workflows.
Do you have an API I can use to download the latest versions of X and Cornerstone?
I need this to automate our updates since we do not use the WP-native update functionality.

Most plugin authors provide some form of API e.g. if they use Easy Digital Downloads to manage purchases on plugin site, I can query using EDD API with my license key.
Do you have anything similar?

Additionally, do you have a separate way to download Cornerstone that is not bundled into the theme?

Many thanks

[tristup]

Hi Alison,

Unfortunately, there is no API available to get the X or Cornerstone.

Thanks

[AlisonARU]

How does WordPress query for updates to X or Cornerstone then to let users know an update is available?

[tristup]

Hi Alison,

It is not clear what exactly you want to know; there is some internal code that always checks if any update is released or not. If you are connected to your Themeco Account, you will get that in the Appearance > Themes as normal procedure and also show in the X or Pro dashboard.

Thanks