Firelink/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[0.5.3] - 2026-06-04

New features

• Added ChunkMapView to visualize active segmented downloads using aria2 RPC with minimal performance overhead.
• Added seamless drag-and-drop support for URLs and text files in the main window and dock icon.

Changes

• Refactored all Settings panes to use standard macOS HIG Form and .toolbar layouts.
• Updated the "Add Downloads" dialog to use native macOS .toolbar with integrated cancel actions.

Fixes

• Fixed a DNS rebinding vulnerability by rigorously validating the Host header within the local extension server.
• Fixed a potentially unbounded memory leak in the download console buffer by introducing a strict 512KB cap.
• Fixed an intermittent UI hang during the aria2c version check by fully decoupling the process execution into a detached background task.

[0.5.2] - 2026-06-04

Fixes

• Fixed the hit-testing area on Settings tabs so the entire tab frame is clickable, not just the text/icon.
• Re-architected the Settings tab bar layout to perfectly distribute available horizontal space, ensuring symmetric right/left padding.

[0.5.1] - 2026-06-04

Changes

• Added sleek SF Symbol icons to the Settings capsule tabs to improve visual scannability and modernize the interface.

[0.5.0] - 2026-06-04

New features

• Added a dedicated Speed Limiter UI to the main sidebar for instant global bandwidth throttling.
• Integrated Settings directly into the main application window instead of a separate macOS scene, paving the way for future Windows/Linux cross-platform parity.

Changes

• Modernized Settings with a sleek horizontal tab bar layout.
• Added persistent state retention across views (remembers the last visited settings tab and custom speed limits).
• Compacted the README file to be more concise and user-friendly.

Fixes

• Fixed a critical memory crash (EXC_BAD_ACCESS) inside the Download Table caused by ephemeral string sorting during active downloads.
• Fixed sidebar layout glitches to prevent text overlap during scroll.

[0.4.3] - 2026-06-03

Changes

• Refined About page UI and simplified the delete confirmation dialog.

Fixes

• Optimized disk writes and UI state updates to significantly reduce main thread CPU usage and SSD wear during concurrent downloads and table resizing.

[0.4.2] - 2026-06-03

Features added

• Added double-click to open completed files directly from the download table.
• Added redownload functionality for completed or failed items.
• Added 'Copy Address' context menu action.
• Added a monochrome template tray icon loaded explicitly with precise dimensions.

Changes

• Improved context menu organization and conditionally displayed actions based on download status.

[0.4.1] - 2026-06-03

Features added

• Added app theming engine with Look and Feel settings.
• Added Font Size, List Row Density, and Menu Bar Icon settings.
• Added tray icon and context menu for main window and queues.
• Added site logins integration directly into the Add Downloads window.

Changes

• Updated the paste hint to use a visual Command icon.

Fixes

• Resolved SwiftUI infinite layout freeze caused by MenuBarExtra binding.
• Fixed a bug with Light/System theme appearance.
• Fixed phantom state issues with Menu Bar Icon setting and conditionally applied theme backgrounds to preserve native macOS translucency.

[0.4.0] - 2026-06-03

Changes

• Reorganized Settings sections so related download preferences sit together and app diagnostics live under App.
• Hardened the release workflow with explicit macOS 26 SDK checks, newer GitHub Actions, and app signature verification.
• Prefer the bundled aria2c binary inside release builds.

Fixes

• Fixed queue-specific starts so one queue no longer starts unrelated queued downloads.
• Fixed scheduler completion handling so empty queues do not trigger post-download system actions.
• Fixed queue drag reordering when moving items downward.
• Fixed scheduler Automation permission prompting.

Features added

• Added scheduler controls with explicit Automation permission UI.
• Added global and per-download speed limits.
• Added advanced transfer options for checksums, headers, cookies, and mirror URLs.

[0.3.0] - 2026-06-02

Added

• Zero-Config Setup: Firelink now automatically bundles the aria2c engine and all of its dynamic library dependencies internally via dylibbundler. End-users no longer need to install Homebrew or aria2c manually!

Changed

• README Redesign: Modernized the README with a clean layout, centered App Icon header, and updated roadmap.
• CI Releases: The GitHub Actions DMG release pipeline now automatically fetches and packages dependencies during builds.

[0.2.1] - 2026-06-02

Changed

• Fixed CI release runner specifying macOS 26.

[0.2.0] - 2026-06-01

Added

• In-App Update Checker: Built-in GitHub release checks inside the Settings About pane.
• Queue Management: Advanced drag-and-drop priority ordering and queue management controls.
• Download Recovery: Built-in download recovery and automated retry policies.
• Initial core download engine with aria2c support.
• Native macOS Settings pane.
• Smart file categorization and organization based on extension detection.
• Keychain-secured authentication integration.