Release Notes
v1.5.2
Bug Fixes
Tempest icon is faulty in the GNOME dash
New Features
New Santa icon for macOS and Linux
Tempest Monitoring is available on Tempest Mobile
v1.5.1
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the application could fail to start. ([TEM-96])
Resolved a problem where PTY was failing. ([TEM-97])
New Features
Introduced an Agent option in Auth. ([TEM-72])
Improved port forwarding status display. ([TEM-89])
Added AI indicator to the Compose Box. ([TEM-90])
Enabled right-click editing and duplication of servers. ([TEM-91])
Added support for toggling NIC and FS monitoring by click. ([TEM-92])
Enhanced collaboration mode with improved closing prompts. ([TEM-95])
Included default background images for JINX, November, and Manhattan. ([TEM-15])
Highlighted key features with dedicated sections on the website. ([TEM-7])
Changed host creation flow to a more guided experience. ([TEM-20])
v1.5.0
Bug Fixes
Fixed incorrect Terminal Size on initial load.
Added ability to cancel shared vault password input.
Resolved performance issues during first sync on mobile.
Fixed mobile keychain screen unexpectedly redirecting to edit mode.
New Features
Added ability to view and edit snippets on mobile.
Enabled support for code snippets on mobile.
Enabled editing of keychain on mobile.
Added ability to view and copy kube config on mobile.
Introduced ZMODEM support.
Added serial port functionality.
Implemented port forwarding feature.
Added x11 forwarding capability.
Added Cursor blink, cursor style and more font settings
Now default to WebGL rendering
Detect links in terminal
v1.4.4
New Features
Remove ssh-history feature due to performance impact, we are looking for new solutions
Clear screen upon shell startup
Use WebGL renderer engine
Support link detection in desktop versions
Search shortcuts, and will autofocus when you use search function
Haptic feedback in the terminal
Bug Fixes
Incorrect font color in iOS dark mode settings
Fixed incorrect terminal boundary for the first startup in desktop versions
v1.4.3
This version is only available for Tempest Mobile
New Features:
Brand new Settings UI for a more intuitive experience
Updated Edit UI with smoother interactions
Prompts for username and password upon connection
No need to store passwords in Tempest; Tempest will prompt for the password each time you connect
Updated Connection UI to match the desktop version
Dark mode is back for a more comfortable user experience
New dark icon on iOS
Performance Optimization:
Improved overall performance and responsiveness of the app
Authentication Options:
Added support for multiple authentication methods: password, keychain, private key, and keyboard-interactive (not available yet)
v1.4.2
New Features
Revamped SSH Connection Interface: A modern, user-friendly interface for establishing SSH connections.
Enhanced SSH Performance: The Desktop now utilizes the Rust-based SSH backend(https://github.com/Eugeny/russh), dramatically improving connection speed and responsiveness.
Automatic Window Management: This feature opens new windows when existing ones reach a high number of tabs, optimizing user experience.
Advanced Proxy Support: Connect to hosts using HTTP or SOCKS5 proxies, or configure a custom proxy command.
Improved Host Edit Interface: Streamlined host editing for ease of use.
Password-Free Connections: Users are no longer required to store passwords in Tempest. The application now prompts for credentials upon connection.
Support for Keyboard-Interactive Authentication: Enables more secure and interactive authentication options.
Flexible Authentication Selection: Users can choose their preferred authentication method within the host edit settings.
Optimizations
Performance Enhancements: General improvements to streamline and speed up performance.
Immediate Connection: Directly connect to a host when using the
ssh user@host
syntax in the search bar.
v1.4.1
New Features
Tempest now syncs with your chosen terminal theme instead of syncing theme settings to the cloud. Upon upgrading to v1.4.1, the theme will reset to default once.
Added keyboard shortcuts for easier navigation:
Ctrl + W
to close a tab,Ctrl + T
to open a new tab, andCtrl + number
to switch tabs.Updated default font to Hack or Operator Mono Medium (if available on your system).
New Tab bar design
Optimizations
Removed the SFTP tab, adding an SFTP connect button to the main SSH servers tab for quicker access.
Fixes
In some cases, user can't open Tempest for the second time on Windows
v1.3.3
New Features
Tempest will sign in immediately when starts. Users no longer need to wait to sign in
Move account status to the vault selection drop-down
Optimizations
Settings UI adjusting
v1.3.2
New Features
Snippets are available now. You can add, view, and edit snippets in the snippet tab, and can access them in the terminal using the compose box
Tempest now supports keyboard-interactive authentication. However, currently, only supports trying to password set for the host, but will not ask for user-interactive
Fix
Fixed some UI bugs
Fingerprint does not persist after editing
v1.3.1
New Features
Tempest will now check and save host fingerprints. When the host is not recognized or the fingerprint doesn't match, Tempest will prompt the user to decide whether to continue connecting for security purposes.
Fix
SFTP not working
The text was not readable when the user didn't select any theme. Tempest will now fall to the Tempest theme
v1.3.0
New Features
Tempest now supports Telnet protocol on Desktop. Add your telnet servers using the Add Host tool
Telnet requires installation, please refer to https://docs.gotempest.app/technologies/connect-to-telnet-servers for instructions
Added more instructions in the app
Switch Vault in Tempest Mobile
Fixes
Fixed Always show Keyboard option on mobile
Improvements
Detect Kubectl and Telnet binary on the device, and will instruct users to install the tools they need
Hide the Pro badge if the user's already using a Pro account
Improved the user experience for copy & paste on mobile
v1.2.9
New Features
Internationalization and localization are supported. We're adding more languages to Tempest
Tempest Desktop can view, clear, and log server connection history now
Fixes
The vault selection looks weird on the light theme. It is now being fixed
v1.2.8
New Features
Mobile users can long press and drag to copy & paste into the terminal
Switch between multiple vaults on the Desktop. Please be aware that this feature is in the very alpha phase, and subject to drastic change, which means your data in additional vaults may be lost without prior notification. The multiple vaults function is now accessible for all users but will be available only in the Team plan when it rolls into the stable phase.
Generate ed25519 private key in Keychain screen on Tempest Desktop, and you can get public key once you've saved the keychain entry.
Improvements
Tempest Monitoring is now stable, we've removed the Preview tag for it and added a help button beside the switch for users to understand how it works under the hood, and its security model.
Added Help button on Kubernetes screen.
v1.2.7
New Features
Always show control keys for mobile. If you're using a split soft keyboard, or floating and other soft keyboard that Tempest cannot detect, this option will let Tempest always show the control keys
Optimizations
Optimized database size
Optimized desktop new tab and settings speed
Fixes
In rare cases, tab bar on the desktop may behave incorrectly
v1.2.6
New Features
Read Keychain entries on Tempest Mobile
Tempest can now remember connection history. You can access it in Tools -> History on Tempest Mobile
Brand new design of edit and settings UI on Tempest Mobile
Removal
Temporarily remove keep the connection in the background feature for iOS
v1.2.5
Critical
We have identified a bug that may cause data loss. To prevent data loss, users have to upgrade to v1.2.5 to continue to use cloud features.
Users will be required to re-enter their password
Enhancement
Upgraded Tempest security model. Tempest is now safer
v1.2.4
New Features
Tempest Autocomplete will suggest useful command autocomplete information when you type in the compose box. It is still in the alpha phrase, and subject to limitations.
Added syntax highlighting for the compose box. Currently only supports shell scripts.
You can now edit multiple lines simultaneously just like vs code in compose box
Optimize
For the compose box, will not ask AI if a shebang is detected
For SFTP, use list as default view
v1.2.3
New Features
Users can now move, select, and download multiple files at one time in the SFTP manager
Brand new SFTP manager UI
SFTP now has breadcrumb navigation
Optimization
Added cancel button to welcome page
Fixes
The auto theme on light systems may have a strange background
v1.2.2
Optimizations
Tempest Mobile can join the collaboration now
In-App Purchase works for yearly and monthly billing mode
Fixes
Users may not be able to open SFTP sessions
v1.2.0
New Features
Tempest AI and compose box (Pro only)
Collaboration Dialog
New Tab Bar Appearance
Fixes
Memory leak of monitoring
Ubuntu icon
Updated app home
v1.1.13
New Features
feat: monitor disk space and network speed
feat: pick emoji in edit form
Fixes
fix: delete and edit dialog bugs
fix: windows control button color
fix: conditional ssh-agent warning
v1.1.12
fix: the user may not be able to create a new vault
v1.1.11
feat: monitoring(you need to enable monitoring in edit form)
fix: auto system theme
feat: change vault password
fix: emoji may load slow
feat: new themes(November, Dracula, Manhattan, Homebrew, and Tempest Default)
fix: theme select ui
fix: theme settings may not open
v1.1.10
feat: Notorized macOS app
v1.1.9
fix: search bar
fix: pane resizing
chore: code optimization
feat: ai compose box(preview)
feat: collaborate(preview)
feat: broadcast
feat: device limit exceeded instructions
v1.1.6
fix: fixed ERR_E2E_PASSWORD_WRONG
fix: app hangs at Syncing
v1.1.4
feature: default font on desktop
v1.1.3
feature: supports the adaptive terminal theme
feature: ssh host sort
feature: ssh last connection time
feature(mobile): display arrow keys when using gesture
feature(mobile): more control keys
fix(mobile): theme problems
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