v0.2.3

🌟 Release Notes — Version [0.2.3]

This is a small release focused on improved graceful termination of child processes and an update to the syftbox daemon submodule.

v0.2.2

🚀 Release Notes — Version [0.2.2]

This release focuses on enhancing the onboarding experience and improving application stability during shut down. It packs new features for better feedback during user interactions and crucial bug fixes to smoothen your journey with SyftBox.

🔄 Onboarding Improvements

• Added loading states for onboarding steps buttons: Get clear visual cues after pressing the next step buttons during onboarding.
• Fixed onboarding flow errors: Error messages will now pop up properly when an incorrect OTP (One-Time Password) is entered, and unexpected jumps between steps have been ironed out.

🛑 Shutdown Handling

• Enhanced child process management on shutdown: Ensuring all background operations cleanly and promptly stop when you exit SyftBox, for a more reliable close sequence.

Feel the difference with each step refined to offer you a smoother and more intuitive interface as we continually work to refine SyftBox according to your needs. Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

v0.2.1

Release Notes – Version [0.2.1]

This update introduces thoughtful UX refinements and essential backend fixes to keep things smooth and responsive.

🛠️ Sync & Stability

• Initial sync restored – The full datasite sync triggered after login is now back to working as expected, ensuring your workspace is fully populated.

🖥️ Smarter Interface Behavior

• Fullscreen-aware title bar – On macOS, the app now detects fullscreen mode and adjusts the title bar layout accordingly for a cleaner look.
• Sidebar polish – Long names in your favorites list now gracefully truncate, keeping the sidebar tidy and readable.

📄 Logs Made Clearer

• Better logs display – Logs are now more readable with improved formatting and layout, helping you track what matters without the clutter.

Each release brings us closer to a faster, friendlier SyftBox. Thanks for being part of the journey 💜

v0.2.0

🚀 Release Notes — Version [0.2.0]

This release marks a significant milestone with an array of new features, UI enhancements, and critical fixes across the client, server, and UI components. We've focused on improving user experience, ensuring seamless file navigation, and fortifying backend stability.

✨ New Features & Enhancements

• New UI layout: Experience a refreshed UI with our revamped sidebar and title bar for better usability and aesthetics.
• Hints for file navigation shortcuts: Helps users discover the new shortcuts for easier file navigation.
• Enhanced platform detection: The TitleBar component detects current platform, enhancing cross-platform consistency.
• MacOS-specific window handling: Tailored to improve performance and integration on Apple devices.

This update is a part of our ongoing commitment to provide a robust, intuitive, and responsive SyftBox experience. Upgrade today and explore the new capabilities designed to improve your productivity and enjoyment.

v0.1.20

🔧 Release Notes – Version [0.1.20]

This is a complementary release to v0.1.19, addressing a small but important usability issue.

🐞 Bug Report Form Fix

• Text area input now works properly – Fixed an issue where the bug description field didn’t respond when opened from the Workspaces page. The underlying file manager was intercepting key presses—this is now resolved.

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For anyone who missed it, here’s what came with the previous release:

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Release Notes – Version [0.1.19] (Previous version)

This release makes your SyftBox experience more responsive, intuitive, and connected:

🔍 Workspace Navigation

• Type to find – You can now navigate files and folders just by typing. The workspace scrolls to highlight matches, and hitting Enter opens the item.

🐞 Built-in Bug Reporting

• Report bugs directly – A new feedback flow lets you submit bug reports right from the desktop app.

🌐 Onboarding & Server Improvements

• Refreshed server URLs – New installations automatically use the latest production endpoints for faster setup.

📥 App & File Handling Upgrades

• Downloads now supported – SyftBox apps can now trigger file downloads using browser APIs, saving files directly to your local Downloads folder.
• Apps refresh more reliably – The app list properly updates right after installs and uninstalls.

🔔 Smoother Update Flow

• No more sudden popups – Update notifications no longer steal focus, so you stay in control.

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Thanks for all your feedback and reports—your input is helping shape a better SyftBox every day 💜

v0.1.19

Release Notes – Version [0.1.19]

This release makes your SyftBox experience more responsive, intuitive, and connected:

🔍 Workspace Navigation

• Type to find – You can now navigate files and folders just by typing. The workspace scrolls to highlight matches, and hitting Enter opens the item.

🐞 Built-in Bug Reporting

• Report bugs directly – A new feedback flow lets you submit bug reports right from the desktop app.

🌐 Onboarding & Server Improvements

• Refreshed server URLs – New installations automatically use the latest production endpoints for faster setup.

📥 App & File Handling Upgrades

• Downloads now supported – SyftBox apps can now trigger file downloads using browser APIs, saving files directly to your local Downloads folder.
• Apps refresh more reliably – The app list properly updates right after installs and uninstalls.

🔔 Smoother Update Flow

• No more sudden popups – Update notifications no longer steal focus, so you stay in control.

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Thanks for all your feedback and reports—your input is helping shape a better SyftBox every day 💜

v0.1.18

🚀 Release Notes — Version [0.1.18]

This update ensures better integration and smoother operation within the SyftBox environment, leveraging enhanced compatibility, improved reliability, and new features that streamline user interactions.

🎛️ Usability & Compatibility Enhancements

• Introduction of app start-stop-restart controls, providing more user control directly through the interface.
• Updated daemon APIs compatibility, ensuring all internal apps work seamlessly with new syftbox changes.

🌐 Client & Server Fixes

• Server now correctly redirects to www, ensuring proper routing and accessibility.
• Fixed a CLI issue where prompts were incorrectly shown even when --quiet=true.

v0.1.17

🛠️ Release Notes – Version [0.1.17]

A small compatibility-focused update:

• 🐧 Fixed installation and runtime issues on Ubuntu 22.04.
• 📦 Updated to the latest SyftBox Daemon for improved stability.

Thanks for keeping SyftBox running strong 💜
Let us know if you run into anything!

v0.1.16

🧰 Release Notes – Version [0.1.16]

This update focuses on improving connection stability, system visibility, and overall reliability.

⚙️ Smarter Daemon Setup

• Automatic port checks now help avoid conflicts before launching the SyftBox Daemon.
• Improved error handling when the daemon’s port is already in use.

🪪 System Transparency

• The “About” window now shows full build details for both the desktop app and daemon—helpful for debugging and support.

🧹 Other Improvements

• Long log lines now wrap across multiple lines instead of being clipped—making logs easier to read.
• macOS-specific system files like Icon\r are now hidden properly when hidden files are toggled off.
• Improved login behavior for better compatibility with server authentication updates.
• Backend upgrades and release pipeline improvements for smoother deployments.

Thanks for being part of SyftBox 💜
Let us know how it's working—we’re all ears!

v0.1.15

🚀 Release Notes – Version [0.1.15]

This release brings a smoother onboarding flow, better app visibility, and a few important fixes under the hood.

🧭 Onboarding & App Experience

• Improved onboarding reliability, especially for new users.
• App list now auto-refreshes every few seconds.
• Live app status now shown in the App Detail view.

🛠️ Fixes & Stability

• Various backend improvements for better authentication and file handling.
• Minor bug fixes and performance tweaks across the board.

Thanks for testing and building with us 💜
More improvements coming soon!