VERSION HISTORY

Release notes

Every security fix, improvement, and new feature, documented, release by release.

1.7.4 Current August 26, 2026 Features 5 Improvements 4 Fixes 2

Release Ligatures, Tray Health, and Settings Sync

Features 5

Programming ligatures in the terminal: FiraCode, Cascadia Code, and JetBrains Mono render coding symbols like arrows and comparison operators as their combined glyphs, switched on under Settings
The desktop tray shows your monitored hosts at a glance, tints its icon when one goes critical, and lets you connect to a specific host straight from its menu
Your terminal look and connection defaults now sync across your devices
A local shell tab on desktop opens PowerShell on Windows or your login shell on macOS and Linux
The server monitor raises an in-app alert when a monitored host turns critical, warning, or offline

Improvements 4

Find in the terminal now supports whole-word matching
Snippet variables can be masked so a secret stays hidden while you type it
Identity keys show a reminder when an attached certificate is expiring soon or has expired
The terminal scrollback size is now honored and can be set to unlimited

Fixes 2

The terminal bell now respects the enable and disable setting
An active local port forward gets an open-in-browser button on desktop

1.7.3 August 21, 2026 Features 3 Improvements 5 Fixes 4

Release Stability, Live Monitoring, and Theming

Features 3

Tap a monitored host on your phone to see its live CPU, memory, disk, and network graphs
Long-press a snippet folder on mobile to rename it or change its color
Crop, zoom, and rotate your profile photo when you set an avatar

Improvements 5

Themes now recolor the accent everywhere: pick a color and the buttons, highlights, and even the upgrade screen follow it
The identity editor now matches the connection editor, so every screen reads as one design
Save a terminal transcript as encrypted or plain text and choose exactly where it goes, with a Show in folder shortcut on desktop
The network editor no longer pops the keyboard open the moment you open it on mobile
The desktop snippet picker now colours each category, matching the mobile snippet list

Fixes 4

Fixed a launch crash that hit every earlier 1.7 build on Android, caused by a camera library version mismatch in the QR scanner
Opening a file to edit during an SFTP transfer no longer freezes the app, transfers now run on their own channel
The Linux build now opens its database on launch instead of coming up empty
WebDAV and Nextcloud cloud sync no longer gets stuck after the first sync, so your changes reach your other devices again

1.7.2 August 20, 2026 Features 3 Improvements 3 Fixes 4

Release Unlimited Connections & Host Sorting

Features 3

Unlimited saved connections on every tier: the free tier is no longer capped, so you can save as many hosts as you want
Right-click any host group header, including Ungrouped, to sort by name, status, or most recent
Drag the subtle dividers in the SFTP file header to resize the Name, Size, and Modified columns

Improvements 3

Open terminal here now reuses your active session and opens a tab at that folder, instead of popping out a new window
The choose a host list, shown when you open SFTP with no session running, now sorts and stays in sync with your home screen order
The update prompt is a desktop feature now, since mobile updates come from the app stores

Fixes 4

Cancel in the SFTP replace prompt now stops the whole transfer instead of asking again for the very next file
The apply to the rest of the conflicts option in that prompt is no longer greyed out when a folder has several clashes
Duplicate on the hosts screen now works on desktop, it was silently blocked before
The About page no longer runs off the edge of the screen on phones

1.7.1 August 20, 2026 Improvements 3 Fixes 4

Release macOS & Delete Polish

Improvements 3

The delete countdown is now off by default, so deletes are immediate unless you switch the safety delay on in settings
Save a connection straight from an active session in a filled-in editor, without leaving the terminal
Clearer keyboard navigation in the connection editor, with focus rings on menus and arrow-key protocol selection

Fixes 4

macOS launch and database fixes so the desktop app starts cleanly on Mac, with its proper app icon
macOS now uses the native window controls at the top-left, like every other Mac app
Deleting a large folder over SFTP is quicker and shows accurate progress
The title bar no longer maximizes on an accidental double-click

1.7.0 August 20, 2026 Security 2 Features 8 Improvements 7 Fixes 2

Release SFTP Redesign & Safe Delete Sync

Security 2

Hardened every path that handles data from a remote server, so a hostile or compromised server cannot crash the app, from a pre-release adversarial security review
The open-source SSH engine ships with SFTP reliability and elliptic-curve correctness fixes

Features 8

A redesigned SFTP file manager on desktop: two panes side by side, a bookmarks sidebar, drag between panes, and a live file filter
In-app image preview: double-click an image on a server to view it with zoom, no download needed
Tail a log file live over SFTP, straight in the app
Generate SSH certificates inside the app
Serial console support
Pin your favorite hosts to the top
Export and import your themes
The SSH engine behind ZestSSH is now open source (zest_ssh_core, MIT licensed)

Improvements 7

Cloud sync now removes deleted items everywhere: delete a host on one device and it is gone on the others, with newest change wins so an edit and a delete resolve correctly JUICED
A long-offline device reconciles with the cloud instead of bringing back things you deleted JUICED
Transfer selection: before a big upload or download, exclude heavy folders like node_modules and .git with one click
Delete safety: a remote file delete is held with a countdown and an Undo, so an accidental big-folder delete can be taken back before anything is sent
Same-host SFTP moves are instant, with a 10 second undo
Cleaner right-click menus for pins and bookmarks
Server latency now reads correctly for fast local servers (it used to show 0 ms)

Fixes 2

Fixed a slow resource buildup over very long sessions with monitored servers
A batch of field-test fixes across connecting, app lock, local shell, and sync

1.6.0–1.6.2 August 15, 2026 Security 1 Features 9 Improvements 6 Fixes 4

Release Server Monitor & Networks

Security 1

More security hardening behind the scenes

Features 9

Server Monitor, see your servers' health live: CPU, memory, disk, network and temperature, with alerts when something needs attention
Networks, ZestSSH now knows which network you're on and connects the right way automatically, whether you're home, at work, or on the go
Color-code your connections, groups, keys, snippets and networks
Make it yours, pick your own accent colors for the app and the terminal
Organize your snippets into color-coded categories
A cleaner Automation section with Workflows, Runs and Triggers
ZestSSH now warns you when two keys are really the same
Command palette and Workspaces improvements on desktop
A fresh, cleaner setup installer

Improvements 6

A warmer new look with better contrast across the whole app
Redesigned connection editor with a live preview as you type
New connection card sizes, plus pinning and notes
Custom colors and icons for your folders, with faster editing
Redesigned Profile & Sync that shows your real synced devices
Clearer, friendlier error messages when something goes wrong

Fixes 4

Fixed a desktop sign-in error
Fixed missing stats in Server Monitor
Fixed hosts sometimes showing as unreachable, plus assorted layout glitches
Polished colors and contrast across the app

1.5.41 August 5, 2026 Security 2 Features 1

Release Bring-your-own sync

Security 2

Sync key derivation strengthened to Argon2id with a 128 MB memory cost
Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption (Argon2id + AES-256-GCM) applies to every backend JUICED

Features 1

Bring-your-own sync backends, Juiced sync now runs on your own WebDAV, S3, or Google Drive, not just hosted ZestSSH Cloud JUICED

1.5.36–1.5.40 July 27, 2026 Improvements 2 Fixes 2

Release Reliability

Improvements 2

Connection inspector redesigned
Reorder keys within an identity

Fixes 2

Fixed copying text out of the terminal
More reliable file transfers

1.5.35 July 23, 2026 Security 2

Release Security

Security 2

Security hardening pass across the app
Regression fixes surfaced by an adversarial security review

1.5.29–1.5.34 July 23, 2026 Security 1 Features 3 Improvements 2

Release Desktop

Security 1

Hardened SSH core crypto, host-key verification, and background services

Features 3

Docked connection inspector on the desktop
Frameless title bar on Windows
Branded dark installer wizard with an optional "Add to PATH" step

Improvements 2

Desktop UI polish, theme safety net and host-card hover states
Toast-style exit confirmation

1.5.24–1.5.26 July 7, 2026 Features 1 Improvements 1 Fixes 3

Release Cloud Sync

Features 1

End-to-end encrypted cloud sync now works end to end, automatic push/pull with a join-existing-vault flow JUICED

Improvements 1

Memory-safe SFTP for large file transfers

Fixes 3

Fixed vim arrow keys (DECCKM cursor-key mode)
Fixed trackpad scrolling
Cloud sync reliability fixes JUICED

1.5.17–1.5.23 June 23, 2026 Features 4 Improvements 5 Fixes 2

Release Terminal & Panes

Features 4

Split-pane terminal with independent focus and sizing
Broadcast, type once and mirror your keystrokes to a whole group of sessions
Workspaces, save a layout of terminal tabs and panes and reopen it later
Per-group colors and tier chips

Improvements 5

SFTP type-ahead in the file browser
Drag-select auto-scrolls into the scrollback
Wheel-scroll extends the current selection
A clean shell exit now closes its tab
Broadcast is scoped to the active group

Fixes 2

Normalized CRLF on terminal paste, fixes double-spaced pastes
Terminal hotkey gating so app shortcuts no longer leak into the shell

1.5.14–1.5.15 June 9, 2026 Security 1 Improvements 3 Fixes 1

Release Rollup

Security 1

Purchase identity protection, keeps lifetime purchases from being stranded on anonymous accounts

Improvements 3

SFTP file browser improvements
QR-code connection sharing
Entitlement handling improvements

Fixes 1

Stability and polish fixes across the app

1.5.0 May 16, 2026 Security 2 Features 12 Improvements 3

Release zest_ssh_core

Security 2

zest_ssh_core shipped after a 12-finding security audit, all fixed
A follow-up audit fixed 4 more findings

Features 12

New zest_ssh_core engine, a proprietary SSH stack that replaces the old library, with ChaCha20-Poly1305, Ed448, host-key verification, rekeying, and compression
OpenSSH user certificates, import a certificate and attach it to an identity (including FIDO/sk certificate types)
Hardware tokens, authenticate with a YubiKey or FIDO2 security key through the system ssh-agent
Networks, context-aware connection profiles that rewrite a host's address, port, jump chain, identity, and port-forward rules based on the Wi-Fi, subnet, or cellular network you are on
Desktop V3 redesign, pill bar, sidebar, and a responsive host grid with three layout modes
Editable keyboard shortcuts, 23 rebindable actions with conflict detection
Theme designer with a full HSV color picker
IntelliJ-style notification center replaces snackbars on the desktop
Connection groups, tags, and pinned hosts
Host card customization, density, columns, and accent colors
Scheduler, backup destinations, and SSH agent forwarding
Network-aware port forwarding, per-network forward rules PRO

Improvements 3

Recursive jump-host chains, A → B → C now routes all the way through C
macOS builds are no longer sandboxed, so ZestSSH can read ~/.ssh
File-based logging removed entirely, nothing is written to disk

1.4.3 April 22, 2026 Features 3 Fixes 3

Release Hotfix

Features 3

In-app help dialogs for Port Forwarding and Jump Host screens
Launch on Windows startup option in the installer
Windows installer dark theme with ZestSSH branding

Fixes 3

macOS database error, SQLCipher library was not loading on Mac
zestssh:// URL scheme now registered on Windows for OAuth and automation
Removed unnecessary build artifacts from the installer

1.4.2 April 21, 2026 Fixes 1

Release Hotfix

Fixes 1

Desktop sign-in getting stuck, browser OAuth now works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

1.4.1 April 20, 2026 Improvements 1 Fixes 2

Release Hotfix

Improvements 1

Database upgraded to schema v8

Fixes 2

Automation history now persists, survives app restarts, stores up to 500 entries
Workflows now save to the database instead of temporary storage

1.4.0 April 19, 2026 Features 15

Release Automation & Workflows

Features 15

Automation Engine, control ZestSSH from Tasker, MacroDroid, iOS Shortcuts, and Siri PRO
Automation Wizard, step-by-step URL builder
Workflows, multi-step server automation chains PRO
API key authentication with multi-key management, expiration, and rate limiting
Batch execution across multiple servers
Snippet variables from external apps
Output filters (grep, head, tail)
Webhook callbacks
Clickable URLs in the terminal
Smooth scrolling with scroll-to-bottom button
Split terminal for tablets and foldables PRO
Cursor shape picker (block, underline, vertical bar)
Android foreground service, SSH stays alive when backgrounded
Auto-backup on change with a user-chosen password
Windows and macOS desktop support

1.0.0 March 2026 Features 17

Release Initial Release

Features 17

SSH, Telnet, Mosh, and local shell connections
Full xterm-compatible terminal emulator
SSH key generation: Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA
Import OpenSSH PEM and PuTTY .ppk key files
JuiceSSH backup import
49 built-in command snippets
7 terminal themes (Dark, Light, AMOLED, Solarized, Monokai, Dracula, Nord)
PIN and biometric app lock
SFTP file browser
Local and remote port forwarding PRO
Jump host / bastion support PRO
Session transcripts PRO
Home screen widgets PRO
Speech-to-text input PRO
End-to-end encrypted sync JUICED
Vault across devices JUICED
Automatic encrypted backups JUICED

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