Release Notes

Track the evolution of Netcatty with detailed changelogs for each version.

v1.0.28 (2026-02-01)

New Features

  • Cloud Sync Device Name: Implement device name update for cloud sync.
  • Workspace Creation: Add workspace creation in Quick Switcher.
  • Port Forwarding Sync: Sync port forwarding rules across devices.
  • SSH Key Import Passphrase: Add passphrase input support to SSH key import panel.
  • Export-Key MFA: Enable MFA for export-key exec.
  • Host Selector Details: Show connection details in host selector.

Improvements

  • Sync Payload Versioning: Use dynamic package version for sync payload.
  • SSH Key Discovery: Optimize SSH key discovery to use async I/O.
  • SFTP Dir Check: Optimize SFTP directory existence check.
  • Key Persistence: Make key persistence asynchronous.
  • Window State Saving: Save window state asynchronously to avoid blocking the main thread.
  • Source Host Filtering: Optimize managed source host filtering from O(N*M) to O(N).
  • Cloud Sync Performance: Optimize cloud sync performance.

Contributors

  • @Copilot - SSH key import passphrase support

v1.0.27 (2026-01-30)

New Features

  • Streamed SFTP Downloads: Use stream-based SFTP downloads for large files.

v1.0.26 (2026-01-30)

New Features

  • Folder Upload: Add folder upload support.
  • Drag-and-Drop Paths: Drag-and-drop file paths into the terminal and upload via SFTP.

Improvements

  • Startup Command Input: Use textarea for startup command editing.
  • Managed Source Sync: Improve managed source sync and host management.

Bug Fixes

  • Local Terminal Dialog: Skip connection dialog for local terminal and show correct protocol label.
  • Keyword Decorations: Refresh keyword decorations after scroll stops.
  • Upload Trigger: Reset upload trigger when new drop entries arrive.

v1.0.25 (2026-01-28)

New Features

  • Host Tree View: Add tree view mode for host list with sorting and persistence.
  • Package Rename: Add rename functionality for snippet packages.

Bug Fixes

  • Code Package Issues: Fix multiple bugs in code package creation and display.

New Contributors

v1.0.24 (2026-01-27)

Bug Fixes

  • Jump Host SSH Key Fallback: Add default SSH key fallback for jump host connections.

v1.0.23 (2026-01-26)

Bug Fixes

  • Windows Hidden File Check: Use async exec for Windows hidden file check to prevent UI freeze.
  • SSH Key Fallback: Try all default SSH keys for fallback authentication.

Contributors

v1.0.22 (2026-01-26)

New Features

  • Copy Tab: Add Copy Tab option to SSH session context menu.

Bug Fixes

  • Stream Transfers: Use stream-based transfers to prevent OOM and support cancellation.
  • Context Menu Shortcuts: Display actual user-configured shortcuts in terminal context menu.
  • SSH Auth Fallback: Improve SSH authentication fallback to system keys.
  • Multi-Factor Auth: Handle partialSuccess in SSH multi-factor authentication.

v1.0.21 (2026-01-23)

New Features

  • Host Export: Add host export functionality.
  • Password Visibility: Add password visibility toggle.
  • Copy Credentials: Add copy credentials feature.

Improvements

  • SFTP Date Format: Format SFTP timestamps as YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss.
  • Vault UI: Hide General group in vault.

Bug Fixes

  • Terminal Blackscreen: Prevent terminal blackscreen when changing right-click behavior.
  • Shortcut Fixes: Various keyboard shortcut fixes.

Contributors

v1.0.20 (2026-01-22)

New Features

  • Duplicate Host: Add duplicate host feature.
  • Save Password Toggle: Add save password toggle feature.

v1.0.19 (2026-01-22)

New Features

  • Session Logs: Add session logs export and auto-save functionality.
  • Server Stats: Display Linux server stats in terminal statusbar.
  • UI Font: Add UI font customization in Appearance settings.
  • GB18030 Encoding: GB18030 filename encoding with live switching.

Improvements

  • Keyword Highlighting: Use xterm Decoration API for keyword highlighting.
  • QuickSwitcher: Improve QuickSwitcher performance and remove host limit.
  • SFTP Operations: Bundle folder uploads and improve cancel/delete operations.
  • Renderer Selection: Add renderer selection setting.

Bug Fixes

  • Serial Port Dropdown: Fix serial port dropdown issue.

Contributors

v1.0.18 (2026-01-20)

Improvements

  • Default SSH Key: Add default SSH key fallback and Windows SSH Agent status check.
  • SFTP Upload Progress: Fix SFTP folder upload progress tracking and cancellation.

Bug Fixes

  • Encrypted SSH Keys: Skip encrypted default SSH keys to allow password auth fallback.

v1.0.17 (2026-01-20)

New Features

  • SFTP Sudo Mode: Added sudo mode support for SFTP operations with proper permission handling.
  • Ioskeley Mono Font: Added Ioskeley Mono font to terminal font options.

Contributors

v1.0.16 (2026-01-19)

New Features

  • ProxyJump Support: Added ProxyJump support for SSH config import.
  • Folder Upload: Added folder upload support to SFTP drag-and-drop.
  • 2FA/MFA Authentication: Added keyboard-interactive (2FA/MFA) authentication support.
  • New File Button: Added "New File" button to SFTP views.

Improvements

  • SFTP Auto-Refresh: Fixed SFTP pane auto-refresh when dragging files from right to left.
  • SFTP Reconnect: Fixed retry button to trigger reconnection when connection is lost.
  • Paste Fix: Fixed extra blank lines when pasting text from other terminals.

Contributors

v1.0.15 (2026-01-17)

Improvements

  • SSH Config Import: Allow importing ssh_config files without extension.

New Contributors

v1.0.14 (2026-01-16)

Improvements

  • SFTP Reconnect UI: Added reconnecting overlay with spinner for SFTP connections, providing clear visual feedback during auto-reconnect.

v1.0.13 (2026-01-13)

New Features

  • Custom Baud Rate: Added support for custom baud rates in serial connections.
  • Serial Config Persistence: Serial port configurations are now saved between sessions.
  • Connection Logging: Improved logging for serial port connections.

v1.0.12 (2026-01-12)

New Features

  • SFTP Hidden Files: Added option to show/hide hidden files in SFTP browser.
  • External Drag-and-Drop: Support dragging files from system file manager into SFTP views.
  • Terminal-to-SFTP Sync: SFTP browser now automatically syncs to terminal's current working directory.

Improvements

  • DMG Installer: Added custom DMG background and macOS repair helper app.
  • Windows COM Ports: Fixed serial port validation to properly accept COM ports on Windows.
  • Group Switching: Fixed issue where group changes weren't saved when host already had a group.
  • Context Menu Labels: Fixed SFTP context menu mislabel ("Download" → "Open" for files).

v1.0.11 (2026-01-11)

New Features

  • SFTP Auto-Sync: Files opened with external apps are now automatically synced back to the server when saved.

Improvements

  • Theme Selection: Moved terminal theme selection to a dedicated modal in Settings.

v1.0.10 (2026-01-10)

New Features

  • Local Mono Fonts: Added support for local monospace fonts in terminal.
  • SSH Keepalive: Added configurable SSH Keepalive Interval setting.
  • Port Forwarding: Added auto-start and auto-reconnect options for port forwarding rules.
  • Linux Support: Added Linux build support for both x64 and arm64 architectures.

New Contributors

v1.0.9 (2026-01-09)

Improvements

  • SFTP File Sizes: Display human-readable file sizes (KB, MB, GB) in SFTP browser.

v1.0.7 (2026-01-07)

Improvements

  • Internal stability improvements and bug fixes.

v1.0.6 (2026-01-06)

Bug Fixes

  • Port Forwarding: Fixed port forwarding status sync on app restart.

v1.0.5 (2026-01-05)

New Features

  • Symlink Directories: Added support for navigating symlink directories in SFTP views.

Bug Fixes

  • Path Breadcrumb: Fixed path breadcrumb overflow in SFTP views.

v1.0.4 (2026-01-04)

New Features

  • Jump Host SFTP: Added jump host support for SFTP connections.
  • Local Terminal Config: Added configurable shell and starting directory for local terminal.
  • Window Memory: Application now remembers window size and position on restart.
  • Serial Port: Added serial port connection support.

v1.0.0 (2025-01-08)

New Features

  • GPU Accelerated Rendering: Experience buttery smooth terminal performance with WebGL 2.0.
  • SFTP Browser: Drag and drop file management with intuitive interface.
  • Split Panes: Work on multiple servers simultaneously with flexible pane layouts.

Improvements

  • Redesigned UI for better usability.
  • Improved connection stability.

v0.9.0 (2024-12-01)

Beta Release

  • Initial public beta release.
  • Key-based authentication support.
  • Basic terminal emulation.