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v0.16.0

Features

  • Added a collapsible, resizable sidebar that remembers its width and collapsed state across launches
  • Repositories that are only in local storage can now be shown alongside seeded ones, controlled by a new setting
  • Private repositories are now marked with a lock and public ones with a globe in the sidebar
  • Added "Stop seeding" to the sidebar context menu, with the option to delete the repository files as well
  • Patches now show the branch they are opened against, in the patch list, the patch page and the merge activity item
  • The author and committer popover now shows emails, lists co-authors, and shows both the authored and committed time
  • The detected git binary is now shown in the settings
  • The Guide button in the sidebar can now be hidden
  • Added a Cmd+, shortcut to open Settings
  • The issue modal can now be submitted with Cmd+Return from the title field
  • The app now logs to a file when it isn't launched from a terminal

Bug fixes

  • Fixed patch diffs for revisions whose head is a merge commit dropping most of their commits
  • Fixed a single duplicate path, such as a symlink replaced by a regular file, emptying the whole Changes tab
  • Git and rad are now resolved outside the session PATH, fixing git not being found when the app is launched from the desktop
  • Editing a patch title no longer resets its target branch to the default branch
  • The patch description is no longer collapsed while it is being edited
  • Reacting or commenting no longer makes the view jump
  • Clicking a commit in a patch no longer shifts the layout
  • The window stays draggable while a modal is open
  • Save buttons are now disabled instead of hidden when there is nothing to save
  • Commit time is now used instead of author time consistently

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.15.0

Features

  • Reworked the patch page UX, review UI and activity timeline
  • Patch changes are now rendered with Pierre's diff viewer
  • Added a comment column to the review view: every line comment is listed beside the files, and clicking one scrolls the diff to it
  • The review view's column can now switch between comments and a file tree, show only the commented files, or be put away to give the diff full width
  • Added a comment stepper to the Changes tab for walking a diff's comments
  • Diff settings now live in the settings modal, grouped with the code font, instead of a per-view popover
  • Patches can now be deleted
  • Discussion comments can now be deleted
  • Resolved comments now show who resolved them
  • Added an author hover card
  • Timestamps now show their absolute value on hover
  • Added dismissible hints to textboxes

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.14.0

Features

  • Added a share widget to repo, issue and patch pages, replacing the separate copy-link and open-in-explorer buttons
  • Commit diffs are now rendered with Pierre's diff viewer

Bug fixes

  • Links now use your configured explorer and preferred seed instead of hardcoded defaults
  • Fixed console windows flashing when navigating repos on Windows

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.13.0

Features

  • Added a diff actions menu with copy-to-clipboard and save-to-disk options

Performance

  • Virtualized the file tree, commit diff, and patch-review diff views for smoother scrolling on large repositories and diffs
  • Sped up opening files and computing diff stats in large repositories
  • Sped up commit counting using git's bitmap index
  • Improved issues list loading performance

Bug fixes

  • Fixed patches list pagination loading everything at once instead of paging
  • Fixed the update checker reading a stale cached version file
  • Fixed the Linux launcher showing the wrong app name
  • List scroll position is now restored when navigating back and forth through history

v0.12.0

Features

  • Added a branch/tag selector to browse repository source from different users
  • A placeholder is now shown when a commit has no message

Performance

  • Improved overall performance for repository browsing

Bug fixes

  • Fixed the Linux AppImage failing to launch on non-Debian distributions
  • Fixed duplicate CI job runs by deduplicating them by run ID

v0.11.0

Features

  • Added a commit history list and single-commit view for repositories
  • Added repo pinning to keep favorite repos at the top of the sidebar
  • Added a fuzzy filter to the notification inbox
  • Added a reload button to the sidebar
  • Added a custom in-app context menu for sidebar items and disabled the native browser menu app-wide
  • Redesigned the CI job status popover and added it to the single-commit view
  • Reviews can now be started directly from a code comment on a revision diff
  • Issue and patch breadcrumbs now show status-specific labels and link back to the matching filter
  • The first revision description is now shown on the patch view
  • Replies are now indented into individual boxes for clearer threading
  • Reactions have been restyled and your own reactions are highlighted
  • Comment actions now appear only on hover for a calmer reading experience
  • Polished comment form footer
  • Save actions across the app now use brand styling
  • The discussion comment form is now always visible
  • Repo header text is now truncated to avoid layout overflow
  • Navigating to a repo now expands the All Repos section in the sidebar

Bug fixes

  • Patch authors can now change the state of their own patches
  • Hardened rendered markdown links and restricted job log links to http(s) URLs
  • Fixed the update checker not detecting new versions
  • Fixed CSP rules so local assets load reliably in release builds
  • Fixed a regression where the first patch revision wasn't editable
  • Fixed inbox "Show all" behavior and aligned group filter styling
  • Fixed emoji substitution in notification teasers and twemoji alt attributes
  • Fixed markdown tables rendering text vertically
  • Fixed ordered list clipping in rendered README and markdown content
  • Fixed text-input autofocus after portal moves
  • Fixed the contributor filter in the repo list
  • Fixed the add-repo button incorrectly expanding the All Repos section
  • Excluded job COBs without runs from the jobs list
  • Registered the dialog plugin in release builds so file pickers work
  • Worked around alias lookups failing in some cases
  • Improved Windows compatibility (CLI detection and npm script hints)

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.10.0

  • Fixed app loading indicator
  • Sidebar scroll position is now preserved when navigating between views
  • Changed default seed node to iris.radicle.network
  • Updated to Heartwood 1.7.1

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.9.0

  • Redesigned the entire app with a new UI kit — typography, colors, icons, avatars, and border radii have all been updated for a more polished, consistent appearance matching the rest of the ecosystem
  • Replaced blockies-based avatars with a new DID-based avatar system
  • Moved Settings and Create Issue into fullscreen modals
  • Default theme now follows the system theme
  • Removed window decorations on macOS for a cleaner, more native feel
  • Updated app icon
  • Rewrote app navigation and layouts
  • Added a sidebar that gives you access to all your repos
  • App now opens directly to the notification inbox on startup
  • Getting started guide shown to new users on first launch
  • Added a setting to disable the notification badge
  • Added a code font setting
  • Fixed reactions and edits incorrectly targeting the root comment instead of the intended reply
  • Restricted issue/patch state, labels, and assignees to delegates only

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.8.0

  • CI job run statuses are now shown for the default branch and in patch revision commit lists
  • Fixed an issue where commit listings reversed when switching between patches
  • Fixed a bug that prevented replying to review comments
  • Fixed app version check feature
  • Fixed incorrect IDs (e.g., patch revision, comments) being copied to clipboard
  • Improved accessibility and keyboard navigation in repository filters on the home view

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.7.1

  • Fixed a bug in patch and notification lists caused by a library incompatibility

v0.7.0

  • Source code can now be browsed directly within the app
  • Draft reviews and their comments can now be deleted
  • Issue state changes no longer affect the issue list in the sidebar
  • Repo cards now support keyboard navigation for easier selection

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.6.1

  • Fixed a bug where the app wouldn't onboard new users or locked identities
  • Fixed regression where the current version of the app wasn't including the commit it was built from

v0.6.0

  • UI polish: scrollbars now auto-hide across the app
  • Fixed button overflow in issue and patch sidebars
  • Draft reviews can now be composed before publishing
  • Added opt-in automatic app update notifications
  • Reworked patch view for clearer, more efficient code reviews

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.5.0

  • The app is now officially available via Arch packaging
  • Fuzzy search now supports repo IDs, descriptions, and issue/patch IDs
  • Updated Heartwood crates to support Radicle 1.2.0
  • Bundled Radicle tooling and Node in Nix for smoother setup
  • Added a startup spinner if launch takes more than 1 second
  • Fullscreen error shown if COB schemas need upgrading
  • UI improvements: themed scrollbars that auto-hide and match the color scheme
  • Repos can now be seeded by RID directly from the app
  • Added warning and one-click recovery when COB cache is out of date, fixing mismatched patch/issue counters
  • Fixed regression where single patch view didn’t load additional items on scroll

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.4.1

  • Fixed a bug in the release pipeline to update the latest artifacts
  • Added WSL2 installation instructions to https://radworks.garden

v0.4.0

  • Notification inbox is now accessible from any view without navigating away
  • App icon now shows a badge with the unread notification count and polls for updates
  • Added global breadcrumbs for easier navigation
  • Added quick copy actions for IDs and links to https://radicle.network
  • Syntax highlighting added for diffs in markdown code blocks (```diff)
  • Improved dropdown UI — triggers are now visually distinct when active
  • Fixed AppImage bug affecting Arch, Fedora, and Red Hat users
  • App is now officially available for Nix users via https://radworks.garden

Shout-out to our contributors 🙏✨

v0.3.0

  • New onboarding guide to help users get started faster
  • Repo homepage now shows README and project info for quick overview
  • UI improvements, including clearer buttons and a new "New Patch" button
  • Settings now show version and commit hash for easier support
  • Fixed notification count and comment placement bugs

v0.2.0

  • Added font size controls for enhanced readability and accessibility
  • Introduced contextual explainers in key areas to guide users and improve overall user experience
  • Enhanced contrast in both dark and light modes to improve legibility and visual clarity

v0.1.0

  • First public release