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Every Smack release, newest first. Self-hosted installs update with make up after pulling a release.

Self-hosted upgrade: pull the release, then run make up. Migrations run automatically.
1.8.2

Desktop notification settings

When you use Smack in the desktop app, Preferences has a Desktop app notification settings button that opens the app’s own notification settings.

Improvements

  • Desktop“Desktop app notification settings” button in Preferences
Desktop 1.0.1

Settings in the desktop app

Smack for Mac and Windows has its own Settings window: see whether notifications work, send a test, choose how they behave, and copy diagnostics for support.

Improvements

  • DesktopSettings window with the notification status
  • DesktopSend a test notification
  • DesktopSwitches for notifications, sound, message preview, badge and launch at login
  • DesktopCopy diagnostics for support
1.8.1

Split call controls

The call bar now pairs the microphone and camera with their device menus in one split button, and the other controls are round.

Improvements

  • CallsSplit mic and camera buttons with device menus
  • CallsRound control buttons
Desktop 1.0.0

Smack for Mac and Windows

The first desktop apps. They open your company’s Smack in a native window and update from your own server.

Improvements

  • DesktopNative notifications
  • DesktopUnread badge on the Dock and the taskbar
  • DesktopTray icon
  • DesktopAutomatic updates from your Smack server
  • DesktopScreen-share picker for calls
1.8.0

Mentions, and Smack for Mac and Windows

A Mentions page collects every message that names you. Smack Desktop 1.0.0 brings native notifications, a dock badge and updates from your own server.

Improvements

  • ChatMentions page with Unread, Read and Starred
  • MeetingsChat history kept after the meeting
  • ChatNotification and unread-count fixes
  • DesktopSmack Desktop 1.0.0 for macOS and Windows
1.7.5

Security updates

Updated the web framework and image library to patched versions.

Improvements

  • PlatformNext.js 16.3.8
  • PlatformImage library pinned to a patched release
1.7.4

Who can send messages

Channel owners can now let only selected people post, for announcement channels.

Improvements

  • Chat“Who can send messages” per channel
  • TransfersFiles start uploading as soon as you add them
  • ChatFormatting toolbar when editing a message
  • ChatClearer delete dialog
1.7.3

Focus where you type

Switching chats puts the cursor straight in the message box.

Improvements

  • ChatMessage box focused on switch
1.7.2

Your sidebar, your order

Drag channels into your own order, and stay Active until 20 minutes without activity.

Improvements

  • ChatPer-person channel order
  • ChatAway after 20 minutes idle
  • AdminEdit and delete window (5 minutes by default)
  • AdminDelete deactivated users permanently
1.7.1

Rename, delete and search channels

Channel owners can rename and delete channels, and the sidebar has its own search.

Improvements

  • ChatRename and delete channels
  • ChatSidebar search
  • ChatLong messages become message.txt
  • PlatformIn-app feedback
1.7.0

IP access policies

Decide which networks each person can sign in from, under Admin → IP access.

Improvements

  • AdminIP access policies
  • AdminTrusted client address behind proxies
1.6.5

Meetings, tightened

A batch of meeting fixes, including passcode checks on every way of joining.

Improvements

  • MeetingsPasscode enforced on all join paths
  • MeetingsHost controls and waiting-room fixes
1.6.4

Notifications in the background

Notifications now arrive when Smack is in a background tab or another app is in front.

Improvements

  • ChatBackground notifications
1.6.3

Transfers and meetings fixes

Fixes across transfers and meetings, and recordings that keep running when the starter leaves.

Improvements

  • TransfersUpload and link fixes
  • MeetingsFixes
  • CallsRecordings continue if the starter leaves
  • ChatWebhooks limited to channels
1.6.2

Calls that end themselves

A call now ends when only one person is left, and every recording is posted to the chat.

Improvements

  • CallsEnd when one person is left
  • CallsRecordings always posted in the chat
1.6.1

LAN transfer for everyone

LAN transfer is on for every member by default.

Improvements

  • TransfersLAN transfer on by default
1.6.0

Meeting recording, LAN transfer, new Threads

Record meetings, invite guests by email, browse the archive, send files over the office network, and catch up in the redesigned Threads page.

Improvements

  • MeetingsRecording, invites, archive
  • TransfersLAN transfer
  • ChatThreads redesign
  • CallsUp to three recordings at once (server permitting)
1.5.0

Transfers and meetings with guests

Send big files to anyone with a link, and meet people outside the company with a waiting room and host controls.

Improvements

  • TransfersExternal transfers
  • MeetingsGuest join, waiting room, host controls
1.4.0

Whiteboards, recording and live cursors

Draw together, record calls to your own storage, and point at shared screens.

Improvements

  • CallsRecording
  • CallsLive cursors on shared screens
  • WhiteboardsShared boards
1.3.0–1.3.5

Proper ringing and a big call box

Calls ring properly, open in a full call box, and show exact durations.

Improvements

  • CallsRinging and call box
  • ChatRight-click menu
  • ChatForward several messages
  • CallsExact durations
1.2.0–1.2.6

Calls

Voice and video calls in every conversation, with the Everyone role and call moderation.

Improvements

  • CallsVoice, video, screen share
  • AdminEveryone role
  • CallsModeration by the call starter
1.1.0

Notifications

Desktop, push and email notification fixes.

Improvements

  • ChatNotification fixes
1.0.0

Smack 1.0

The first release: channels, direct messages, threads, files, search, roles and the admin console, on your own server.