Release History

Changelog

All the latest releases, features, improvements, and updates for Strand on macOS.

v0.2.2

Latest Release

October 18, 2026

Automatic in-place updates on macOS, toast UI refinements, and official Changelog link in Settings.

New Features

Automatic in-place updater for macOS: downloads, unpacks, and replaces Strand.app with single-click restart prompt.
Settings > About panel now provides direct links to Official Website, Changelog, and GitHub repository.

Improvements

Redesigned Toast notification layout with flexible height and whitespace protection to prevent text wrapping.
Prioritized native .zip archives for faster and cleaner in-place updates.

October 18, 2026

Dedicated Changelog portal launch, automated release badges, and full SEO enhancements.

New Features

Added dedicated Changelog page to official web portal with full bilingual release history.
Integrated real-time version badge into GitHub README synced with releases.
Enhanced navigation bar and footer with direct Changelog routes.

Improvements

October 18, 2026

Major architecture evolution to Monorepo, official Next.js 15 landing website, and enhanced multi-account keyboard workflows.

New Features

Monorepo architecture with npm/pnpm workspaces managing apps/desktop and apps/web.
Brand-new official website built with Next.js 15 App Router, shadcn/ui, and Tailwind CSS v4.
Global account switching with ⌘1~9 shortcuts across isolated webview partitions.
Settings dialog with General (Theme, Language) and About tabs.
Full bilingual support (English & 简体中文) with 100% dictionary coverage.

Improvements

Smooth spring drawer animations when collapsing or expanding the sidebar with ⌘B.
Automated ad-hoc codesigning and DMG/ZIP distribution packaging scripts.
Browser language auto-detection with graceful fallback to English.
Comprehensive SEO optimization with OpenGraph, JSON-LD, robots.txt, and sitemap.
Zero-config traffic analytics via @vercel/analytics.

Bug Fixes

Fixed before-input-event propagation when keyboard focus resides inside Threads webview.
Fixed theme synchronization across main window chrome and webview sessions.

October 16, 2026

Initial public release of Strand, the unofficial Threads multi-account client for macOS.

New Features

Isolated multi-account webview partitions (persist:account-<id>) with zero cookie leaks.
Minimalist monochrome aesthetic inspired by Threads and Claude desktop geometry.
Sidebar account management with add, switch, rename, and remove capabilities.
Native macOS keyboard shortcuts and window controls.
Strict local privacy: zero middleman servers and no telemetry collection.

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