Bump version to 2026.8.6 across packaging, app config, and docs.
The change aligns binaries, config files, and changelog with the new release.
A new 2026.8.6 entry is added to the changelog and the UI surfaces release notes.
- Aligns version across packaging, app config, and UI
- Adds 2026.8.6 changelog entry and release notes in UI
- Prepares release by updating docs and build metadata
This release bumps version numbers to 2026.8.5 across all
manifests and docs and includes UI refinements. The
status panel now uses lucide folder icons for tree view
and folders, replacing the previous icons and CSS.
- Replace the tree view icon with lucide FolderTree in status panel
- Use Folder and FolderOpen icons for expanded/collapsed folders
- Bump version to 2026.8.5 in all manifests and changelog
Adds Git LFS support to the backend API and related UI.
The app now exposes commands to inspect, install, track and pull.
A sidecar git-lfs binary is bundled and a prep script is added.
This prepares the correct binary for each target platform.
- Expose Git LFS status and management commands in API
- Bundle and prepare a sidecar git-lfs binary for targets
- Update packaging, docs, and README with LFS notes
Add a context-menu action to delete all branches in a folder at once.
Top-level remote folders are protected and the currently checked-out branch
is preserved. The BranchPanel API now includes folder depth to prevent
accidental bulk-deletes and summarizes individual failures after processing.
UI polish and localization were applied, and the package/version metadata,
changelog, and help overlay were updated for the 2026.8.4 release.
- Bulk delete with top-level remote protection and failure summaries.
- BranchPanel now tracks folder depth and disables unsafe context menus.
- Version bump, changelog/help overlay updates, and UI/localization tweaks.
This release adds upstream tracking for branches and a local-only
indicator in the UI.
The Git integration now exposes upstreams and supports publish flows.
This enables publishing and remote-tracking configuration.
- Introduces upstream tracking and local-only branch UI markers
- Updates toolbar to reflect publish-local state and status indicators
- Bumps version to 2026.8.3 and updates changelog
This update introduces a new mechanism for handling multiple publish
targets when uploading artifacts. It refines the configuration by
parsing legacy targets from environment variables and allows for
dynamic bucket and directory management during the publishing process.
- Added support for multiple publish targets from environment variables
- Refactored artifact upload logic to improve maintainability
- Updated tauri configuration to include new endpoint for latest.json
This commit updates the installer and configuration to transition from
GitLite to Gitty. It includes macros for migrating legacy data and
uninstalling the previous GitLite installation, ensuring a smoother
upgrade experience for users.
- Added migration and uninstallation macros for legacy GitLite data
- Updated application identifier from com.git-lite to com.gitty
- Enhanced post-installation cleanup for legacy shortcuts
This update introduces NSIS hooks for managing shortcuts and directories
during the installation and uninstallation of the application. The hooks
ensure that the desktop and start menu shortcuts are removed properly,
along with the associated program directory.
- Implement post-install and post-uninstall hooks in NSIS
- Update configuration to reference the new hooks file
The application has been rebranded from GitLite to Gitty, which involved
updating various references across the codebase, including titles,
descriptions, and identifiers. This change reflects the new branding
strategy and ensures consistency in the user interface and backend.
- Updated project name and identifiers in configuration files
- Changed all instances of "GitLite" to "Gitty" in HTML and Svelte files
- Adjusted descriptions and help texts to match the new branding
This update introduces a complete set of high-resolution icons for all target platforms. This ensures consistent branding and visual identity across desktop, Android, and iOS environments. The tauri configuration file has been updated to utilize these new assets.
- Added full sets of Android mipmap density icons
- Included comprehensive iOS AppIcon assets for multiple sizes
- Updated tauri.conf.json with modern icon paths
Adds configuration to specify a dedicated icon for the NSIS installer when building on Windows. This improves the visual branding and user experience during the installation process.
- Configures the tauri build system to use a specific icon file.
This commit introduces a splash screen that enhances the user experience during application startup. It includes a new HTML file for the splash screen layout and a corresponding icon. The main application logic has been updated to close the splash screen once the main application is ready.
- Added a splash screen HTML and icon for improved visual feedback
- Updated main application logic to manage splash screen visibility
- Enhanced title bar branding with an image instead of SVG
This update introduces a new script to generate application icons in various sizes, including 32x32, 64x64, 128x128, and 512x512 pixels. The generated icons are now included in the Tauri configuration, ensuring that the application has the appropriate icons for different contexts.
- Added a script for generating icons from a source image
- Updated Tauri configuration to reference new icon sizes
- Included multiple icon formats for better compatibility
Update the project and Tauri configuration version to 2026.7.14.
This keeps the package metadata and desktop app build in sync for
consistent release tracking.
- Bump version in package.json
- Bump version in tauri.conf.json
Cloning now accepts optional username/password and passes them to the
Rust git layer via GIT_ASKPASS, avoiding interactive prompts. The UI
detects authentication failures, opens the credential dialog for clone,
and auto-hides error messages to keep the flow smooth.
- Add username/password support to clone_repository and git.ts
- Detect auth failures and route users to the clone credential dialog
- Improve clone UX with a dedicated loading overlay and timed errors
Christoph Brandau
Christoph