Changelog

Release notes for every version of Outpost, newest first. Full commit history is on GitHub Releases.

v0.2.8 — 2026-07-31

• File-type upload permissions (below, v0.2.7) are now granted per role instead of one instance-wide switch — a role can be given permission to attach documents, archives, and/or code files independently, same as any other permission like Manage Channels. Images are unaffected either way and remain uploadable by everyone regardless of role.
• Roles can now be edited after creation (name and permissions) — previously the only way to change a role's permissions was to delete and recreate it.

v0.2.7 — 2026-07-31

• Code blocks in messages. Paste a fenced ```code block``` or inline `code` and it now renders in a monospace block instead of a single run-on line — makes sharing scripts and config actually usable.
• Non-image file attachments. Messages can now include documents, archives, and code/script files, not just images — gated per-role (see v0.2.8 above). Non-image attachments show as a downloadable file chip instead of a broken image preview.
• Fixed the instance theme picker being a hard-to-read grid of buttons — now a proper dropdown.
• Fixed poor text contrast in dropdown menus across all four themes, most noticeably on the Hacker theme.
• Fixed illegible initials on the currently-selected server icon under the Hacker theme when no custom icon is set.

v0.2.6 — 2026-07-31

• Fixed a crash on login introduced in v0.2.4 that briefly took the hosted instance down (see below) — rolled back same day, real fix shipped here after local testing.
• Added automatic reconnection for the chat connection — a dropped connection from a deploy, your laptop sleeping, or a network blip now recovers on its own instead of leaving you stuck until a manual page reload.
• Fixed GIFs and images not triggering auto-scroll to the newest message (text and emoji already did).
• Text Channels, Voice Channels, and the member list's Online/Offline groups can now each be collapsed from their header — state is remembered.

v0.2.3 — 2026-07-31

• Fixed the real root cause of "scrolling feels broken" reports — a page-level layout gap meant scrolling any one panel (server list, channel list, member list) could drag the others along with it. Every panel now scrolls independently, as intended.

v0.2.2 — 2026-07-31

• Moved the Friends icon and added a member search box, both now in the member list panel's header instead of the channel sidebar.

v0.2.1 — 2026-07-31

• You can now send a friend request or start a DM directly from someone's profile card, not just from the standalone Friends panel.

v0.2.0 — 2026-07-31

• Friends & direct messages. Add friends, accept/decline requests, block/unblock, and DM anyone you're friends with — scoped to the instance you're on.
• Two-factor authentication. Secure your account with an authenticator app (TOTP — Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.) or a security key / platform authenticator (YubiKey, Touch ID, Windows Hello), plus one-time backup codes for account recovery.
• Fixed a crash when logging in with a backup code.
• Fixed a layout bug where the app's four main panels could grow past their intended size instead of scrolling.

v0.1.6 — 2026-07-31

• Threads. Reply to a message in its own thread without cluttering the main channel — threads keep full reactions, pinning, and bot command support.
• Screen sharing in voice channels, shown as floating video tiles that stay visible while you keep browsing other channels.
• Reaction roles are now per-channel instead of one shared menu for the whole server.
• Moderation: warn/mute system. Automod now logs a warning instead of silently deleting a blocked message, and repeated warnings within 24 hours auto-mute the user for a set duration. Moderators can also warn, mute, and unmute manually from a member's profile.
• Kick and Ban. Kick disconnects someone immediately (they can rejoin); Ban is permanent and takes effect instantly, even on already-open sessions.
• Bot protection on sign-up (Cloudflare Turnstile), invisible for real visitors in almost all cases. This cleared the way to open public registration on self-hosted instances that choose to.
• Channels can now be drag-and-dropped to reorder for everyone, not just locally.
• A real leaderboard panel for server leveling/XP, replacing the old text-only !leaderboard command.
• General visual polish — buttons across the app now have proper hover/press states.
• Automated nightly backups for the hosted instance.

v0.1.5 — 2026-07-30

• Replaced the old "toast notification does nothing when clicked" desktop update flow with a real app menu: About, Check for Updates…, and a working Restart Now button once an update finishes downloading.
• Fixed GIF search not working on hosted instances even with a Giphy API key configured.

v0.1.4 — 2026-07-30

• Fixed the Linux desktop app showing a generic fallback icon instead of the Outpost flame.

v0.1.3 — 2026-07-30

• First release to exercise the desktop app's auto-update pipeline end-to-end.

v0.1.0 – v0.1.2 — 2026-07-28 — first public release

The initial public release of Outpost (renamed from an early "Harmony" working title before anyone outside testing had used it). Includes:

• Accounts, channels (text + voice), and role-based permissions.
• Real-time chat with typing indicators and online presence.
• Self-hosted voice channels (LiveKit) — join, mute, push-to-talk or voice-activity detection, per-user input/output device selection.
• Message editing, deletion, and emoji reactions.
• Image attachments and avatars.
• Server invites with optional usage limits and expiry.
• Four built-in themes (Signal Fire, Cyberpunk, Hacker, Esports).
• A one-click self-hosted Docker package, plus native desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• A real JWT authentication vulnerability (an empty signing secret could bypass auth) found and fixed before this release ever shipped.

v0.1.1 and v0.1.2 were same-day fixes to the release pipeline itself (Linux/Windows desktop builds) — no functional changes from v0.1.0.