what is org.sparkle-project.Downloader?
I have a file on my iMac Pro called "org.sparkle-project.Downloader" what is it for?
iMac Pro, macOS 10.15
A simple search in duckduckgo shows few topics; mostly '..github..' topic discussions.
And modified search discussions on this suggest, Sparkle software is not very secure.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=org.sparkle-project.Downloader+for+macOS&t=ffab&ia=web
re: How to implement Sparkle Update framework in a Sandboxed Mac app
https://suhastech.com/how-to-implement-sparkle-update-framework-in-a-sandboxed-mac-app/
• sparkle-project/Sparkle: A software update framework for macOS
https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle
• Sparkle: open source software update framework for macOS
"Sparkle is an easy-to-use software update framework for macOS applications."
Some aspects of this are utilized with HandBrake Development Builds.
https://frederickding.gitlab.io/HandBrake/ -or- Monolingual, & etc
If you've not used it, how and why it's present now, is as much a guess as anything.
When making backups, consider a fully new installation; as a basis for future TM.
To remove old or odd software, is good idea; especially if you don't use or need it.
Time Machine backups can offer up old/odd bits if they're among an old system.
Good luck & happy trails!🌻🐝
