diff --git a/frontend/src-tauri/Cargo.toml b/frontend/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
index c5a73659..72dbd56b 100644
--- a/frontend/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
+++ b/frontend/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ log = "0.4"
 tauri = { version = "2.9.2", features = [] }
 tauri-plugin-log = "2.7.1"
 tauri-plugin-updater = "2.9.0"
-tauri-plugin-dialog = "2.4.2"
 tauri-plugin = "2.1.1"
 tauri-plugin-deep-link = "2.4.5"
 tauri-plugin-single-instance = { version = "2.3.6", features = ["deep-link"] }
diff --git a/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/default.json b/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/default.json
index 65f9bb44..3e5456fc 100644
--- a/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/default.json
+++ b/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/default.json
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@
   "permissions": [
     "core:default",
     "updater:default",
-    "dialog:default",
     "fs:default",
     {
       "identifier": "fs:allow-read-file",
diff --git a/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-android.json b/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-android.json
index 4965df7d..f3804bcc 100644
--- a/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-android.json
+++ b/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-android.json
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
   "permissions": [
     "core:default",
     "core:event:default",
-    "dialog:default",
     "deep-link:default",
     "fs:default",
     {
diff --git a/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-ios.json b/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-ios.json
index 8fb36bd8..54fe1864 100644
--- a/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-ios.json
+++ b/frontend/src-tauri/capabilities/mobile-ios.json
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@
     "core:default",
     "core:event:default",
     "updater:default",
-    "dialog:default",
     "deep-link:default",
     {
       "identifier": "opener:allow-open-url",
diff --git a/frontend/src-tauri/src/lib.rs b/frontend/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
index fbb0b6e8..93479e31 100644
--- a/frontend/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
+++ b/frontend/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,13 @@ use tauri_plugin_opener;
 mod proxy;
 mod pdf_extractor;
 
+#[cfg(desktop)]
+#[tauri::command]
+fn restart_for_update(app_handle: tauri::AppHandle) {
+    log::info!("User requested restart for update");
+    app_handle.restart();
+}
+
 // This handles incoming deep links
 fn handle_deep_link_event(url: &str, app: &tauri::AppHandle) {
     log::info!("[Deep Link] Received: {}", url);
@@ -23,7 +30,6 @@ pub fn run() {
             log::info!("Single instance detected: {}, {argv:?}, {cwd}", app.package_info().name);
         }))
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_log::Builder::default().level(log::LevelFilter::Info).build())
-        .plugin(tauri_plugin_dialog::init())
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_deep_link::init())
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_opener::init())
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_os::init())
@@ -37,6 +43,7 @@ pub fn run() {
             proxy::save_proxy_settings,
             proxy::test_proxy_port,
             pdf_extractor::extract_document_content,
+            restart_for_update,
         ])
         .setup(|app| {
             // Initialize proxy auto-start
@@ -232,7 +239,6 @@ pub fn run() {
                 .level(log::LevelFilter::Info)
                 .build(),
         )
-        .plugin(tauri_plugin_dialog::init())
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_deep_link::init())
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_opener::init())
         .plugin(tauri_plugin_os::init())
@@ -362,41 +368,22 @@ async fn check_for_updates(app_handle: tauri::AppHandle) -> Result<(), String> {
                                 return Ok(());
                             }
 
-                            // Mark as downloaded to prevent further update dialogs
+                            // Mark as downloaded to prevent further update notifications
                             UPDATE_DOWNLOADED.store(true, Ordering::SeqCst);
 
-                            // Show a dialog prompting the user to restart
-                            let message = format!(
-                                "An update to version {} has been downloaded and is ready to install. \
-                                Would you like to restart the application now to apply the update?", 
-                                update.version
-                            );
+                            // Emit event to frontend for toast notification
+                            #[derive(Clone, serde::Serialize)]
+                            struct UpdateReadyPayload {
+                                version: String,
+                            }
 
-                            use tauri_plugin_dialog::{
-                                DialogExt, MessageDialogButtons, MessageDialogKind,
-                            };
-                            let dialog = app_handle.dialog();
-
-                            // Show a friendly info dialog with Yes/No buttons
-                            dialog
-                                .message(message)
-                                .title("Maple Update")
-                                .kind(MessageDialogKind::Info) // Use info icon for a friendlier look
-                                .buttons(MessageDialogButtons::OkCancelCustom(
-                                    "Yes".to_string(),
-                                    "No".to_string(),
-                                ))
-                                .show(move |should_restart| {
-                                    if should_restart {
-                                        log::info!("User chose to restart now for update");
-
-                                        // Restart the application instead of just exiting
-                                        // This will automatically apply the update
-                                        app_handle.restart();
-                                    } else {
-                                        log::info!("User chose to postpone update restart");
-                                    }
-                                });
+                            if let Err(e) = app_handle.emit("update-ready", UpdateReadyPayload {
+                                version: update.version.clone(),
+                            }) {
+                                log::error!("Failed to emit update-ready event: {}", e);
+                            } else {
+                                log::info!("Emitted update-ready event for version {}", update.version);
+                            }
                         }
                         Err(e) => {
                             log::error!("Failed to install update: {}", e);
diff --git a/frontend/src/app.tsx b/frontend/src/app.tsx
index fa176cf7..793e15c4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app.tsx
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ import { BillingServiceProvider } from "./components/BillingServiceProvider";
 import { DeepLinkHandler } from "./components/DeepLinkHandler";
 import { NotificationProvider } from "./contexts/NotificationContext";
 import { ProxyEventListener } from "./components/ProxyEventListener";
+import { UpdateEventListener } from "./components/UpdateEventListener";
 
 // Create a new router instance
 const router = createRouter({
@@ -99,6 +100,7 @@ export default function App() {
               <TooltipProvider>
                 <BillingServiceProvider>
                   <ProxyEventListener />
+                  <UpdateEventListener />
                   <DeepLinkHandler />
                   <InnerApp />
                 </BillingServiceProvider>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/GlobalNotification.tsx b/frontend/src/components/GlobalNotification.tsx
index ac07618d..c82beeb5 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/GlobalNotification.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/GlobalNotification.tsx
@@ -1,14 +1,21 @@
 import { useEffect, useState, useCallback, useRef } from "react";
-import { CheckCircle, AlertCircle, X, Server } from "lucide-react";
+import { CheckCircle, AlertCircle, X, Server, Download } from "lucide-react";
 import { cn } from "@/utils/utils";
 
+export interface NotificationAction {
+  label: string;
+  onClick: () => void;
+  variant?: "primary" | "secondary";
+}
+
 export interface Notification {
   id: string;
-  type: "success" | "error" | "info";
+  type: "success" | "error" | "info" | "update";
   title: string;
   message?: string;
   icon?: React.ReactNode;
   duration?: number; // ms, 0 = permanent
+  actions?: NotificationAction[];
 }
 
 interface GlobalNotificationProps {
@@ -68,36 +75,67 @@ export function GlobalNotification({ notification, onDismiss }: GlobalNotificati
         return <AlertCircle className="h-5 w-5 text-destructive" />;
       case "info":
         return <Server className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />;
+      case "update":
+        return <Download className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />;
     }
   };
 
+  const hasActions = notification.actions && notification.actions.length > 0;
+
   return (
     <div className="fixed top-4 right-4 z-50 pointer-events-none">
       <div
         className={cn(
-          "pointer-events-auto flex items-start gap-3 rounded-lg border bg-card text-card-foreground p-4 shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 min-w-[320px] max-w-md",
+          "pointer-events-auto flex flex-col gap-3 rounded-lg border bg-card text-card-foreground p-4 shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 min-w-[320px] max-w-md",
           isLeaving ? "opacity-0 translate-x-full" : "opacity-100 translate-x-0",
           notification.type === "error" && "border-destructive/50 dark:border-destructive",
           notification.type === "success" && "border-green-500/50 dark:border-green-500",
-          notification.type === "info" && "border-primary/50"
+          notification.type === "info" && "border-primary/50",
+          notification.type === "update" && "border-primary/50"
         )}
       >
-        <div className="flex-shrink-0">{getIcon()}</div>
+        <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
+          <div className="flex-shrink-0">{getIcon()}</div>
 
-        <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-          <h4 className="text-sm font-medium leading-tight">{notification.title}</h4>
-          {notification.message && (
-            <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">{notification.message}</p>
+          <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+            <h4 className="text-sm font-medium leading-tight">{notification.title}</h4>
+            {notification.message && (
+              <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">{notification.message}</p>
+            )}
+          </div>
+
+          {!hasActions && (
+            <button
+              onClick={handleDismiss}
+              className="flex-shrink-0 rounded-sm opacity-70 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
+            >
+              <X className="h-4 w-4" />
+              <span className="sr-only">Close</span>
+            </button>
           )}
         </div>
 
-        <button
-          onClick={handleDismiss}
-          className="flex-shrink-0 rounded-sm opacity-70 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
-        >
-          <X className="h-4 w-4" />
-          <span className="sr-only">Close</span>
-        </button>
+        {hasActions && (
+          <div className="flex justify-end gap-2">
+            {notification.actions!.map((action, index) => (
+              <button
+                key={index}
+                onClick={() => {
+                  action.onClick();
+                  handleDismiss();
+                }}
+                className={cn(
+                  "px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-medium rounded-md transition-colors",
+                  action.variant === "primary"
+                    ? "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/90"
+                    : "text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground hover:bg-muted"
+                )}
+              >
+                {action.label}
+              </button>
+            ))}
+          </div>
+        )}
       </div>
     </div>
   );
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/UpdateEventListener.tsx b/frontend/src/components/UpdateEventListener.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3e4a2edb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/UpdateEventListener.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import { listen } from "@tauri-apps/api/event";
+import { invoke } from "@tauri-apps/api/core";
+import { useNotification } from "@/contexts/NotificationContext";
+import { isTauri } from "@/utils/platform";
+
+interface UpdateReadyPayload {
+  version: string;
+}
+
+export function UpdateEventListener() {
+  const { showNotification } = useNotification();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isTauri()) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    let unlistenUpdateReady: (() => void) | null = null;
+
+    const setupListeners = async () => {
+      try {
+        unlistenUpdateReady = await listen<UpdateReadyPayload>("update-ready", (event) => {
+          const { version } = event.payload;
+          showNotification({
+            type: "update",
+            title: "Update Ready",
+            message: `Version ${version} has been downloaded and is ready to install.`,
+            duration: 0,
+            actions: [
+              {
+                label: "Later",
+                variant: "secondary",
+                onClick: () => {
+                  // Just dismiss - the notification will close automatically
+                }
+              },
+              {
+                label: "Restart Now",
+                variant: "primary",
+                onClick: async () => {
+                  try {
+                    await invoke("restart_for_update");
+                  } catch (error) {
+                    console.error("Failed to restart for update:", error);
+                  }
+                }
+              }
+            ]
+          });
+        });
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Failed to setup update event listeners:", error);
+      }
+    };
+
+    setupListeners();
+
+    return () => {
+      if (unlistenUpdateReady) unlistenUpdateReady();
+    };
+  }, [showNotification]);
+
+  return null;
+}