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Release Notes for Tempest Desktop

What's new in Tempest for Windows, macOS & Linux — full desktop release notes with every version's new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

v3.14.0

New Features

  • Added HashiCorp Vault support for SSH credentials — read keys from Vault KV v2 or have Vault sign SSH certificates, with a built-in connection test

  • The SSH host list now supports multi-select and bulk editing, so you can update many hosts at once

  • Remote Desktop (RDP) gains client-rendered cursors, remote-to-local clipboard text, and clipboard file transfer

  • The SFTP file manager now shows native system file icons, a Kind column, and Reveal in Finder/Explorer

  • The file manager and Shell History are now virtualized lists with resizable, hideable columns that remember your layout

  • Copilot shows a live context-usage meter with per-model token limits, so you can see how much of the window a conversation is using

Improvements

  • Replaced the code editor with a lighter in-house build for faster loading and lower memory use

  • Much smoother rendering with many panels open — hidden panels are no longer rendered or fed data, and the command palette no longer re-renders the whole window

Fixes

  • Fixed OSC 8 terminal hyperlinks not opening in the browser

  • Fixed native folder and file-type icons on Windows and Linux

  • Fixed standalone SFTP panels borrowing the host of the focused terminal

  • Fixed the Settings tab occasionally getting stuck on a loading spinner, and settings occasionally failing to save

  • Fixed command palette entries disappearing after leaving the settings panel

  • Fixed local terminals occasionally spinning in a render loop

  • Fixed a newly generated private key not being visible in the key edit form

  • Fixed a silent connection failure on Vault-authenticated SSH hosts

v3.13.3

New Features

  • Remote Desktop (RDP) connections now support SOCKS5/HTTP proxies, matching what SSH already offered

  • Added a Shell History panel to the session dock, showing your terminal's command history (bash/zsh/fish/PowerShell) with search

Improvements

  • SSH connections to servers with strict session limits no longer freeze for up to a minute while secondary features (SFTP, monitor) fail silently in the background

  • When a server doesn't support certain SSH features, Tempest now remembers that and stops retrying, with a clear notification instead of repeated delays

  • Additional password and secure FTP/S3/WebDAV transfers are now part of the Pro plan

Fixes

  • Fixed Remote Desktop sessions showing stale or corrupted screen content after a window resize on certain servers

  • Fixed dropped screen updates on Remote Desktop connections under slow or unstable network conditions

  • Fixed a form bug where a previously shown validation error could block saving an SSH/Telnet server even after the underlying issue was fixed

v3.13.2

New Features

  • Added SSH agent forwarding with three modes — off / system / Tempest Keychain

  • Added more color schemes

  • Added compact display mode for SSH host list

  • Added sudo password support: send the sudo password directly from the terminal or the SSH Monitor panel for privileged actions

  • Reworked the SSH Monitor panel into a tabbed layout with port listing, process termination, and Docker container actions, including Docker port mappings

  • Added Dock/taskbar right-click actions and proper deep-link handling on cold app start

  • Added self-hosted server support

  • The AI command-safety firewall can now be centrally configured and overridden by server policy

  • Added AI prompt and secret snippet types

  • Completed full localization of the desktop UI

  • Allow team admins to assign entitlements in the webui

Improvements

  • Server edit form redesigned as a two-column layout; private keys are now shown redacted; minor snippet dialog refinements

  • The personal vault option is automatically hidden when disabled by the server

  • Terminal windows now wait for the GPU to go idle before releasing resources, reducing occasional stutters/crashes

  • Cleaned up connection-multiplexing text and logic reuse

Fixes

  • Fixed deep links being lost on cold app start

  • Fixed cloned documents (servers/snippets) carrying over stray database metadata

  • Fixed compatibility errors when upgrading data with legacy agent-forwarding/boolean fields

  • Fixed a theme-settings crash on windows without a title bar overlay

  • Fixed an occasional crash during update checks and sourcemap upload ordering

  • Fixed several SSH session-stability issues reported recently

v3.13.0

New Features

  • Brand-new launch splash screen

  • Open ssh:// and rdp:// links directly from your browser or other apps

  • RDP: hardware-accelerated H.264 video decoding on Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android for noticeably smoother remote desktop sessions

  • RDP: certificate verification

  • File Manager: Windows drive picker and a redesigned toolbar for faster navigation

  • Copilot: send images and file attachments on ACP, and let the AI read and save reusable skills in Tempest Drive

  • Reconnect to SFTP and monitoring sessions manually

Improvements

  • Faster, more reliable SSH connections thanks to a rebuilt connection engine

  • Better handling of SSH two-factor/MFA authentication

  • More consistent connections across the app, reducing stuck "connecting" SFTP

  • Copilot input now supports history navigation with up and down arrow keys

Fixes

  • Fixed SFTP sidebar occasionally hanging or getting stuck on "connect a host first"

v3.12.10

New Features

  • Added "Run as Administrator" option for local shells on Windows

  • SSH/Telnet connections now support per-host character encoding (GBK, Big5, and other legacy charsets)

  • Import SSH host lists in bulk from an xlsx file

Improvements

  • Upgraded terminal link detection to use the new terminal rendering engine

  • Refined title bar layout with responsive design

v3.12.9

New Features

  • SFTP-only bastion handoffs now open straight into a File Manager pane for instant file browsing

Improvements

  • Windows builds are now digitally signed, no more SmartScreen warnings during installation

  • AI agent tools are now better at reusing your existing sessions instead of opening duplicate connections

Fixes

  • Fixed a crash caused by lingering SFTP file handles when a connection was dropped unexpectedly

  • Fixed SFTP handoffs from bastion portals occasionally failing protocol negotiation

v3.12.7

New Features

  • Mosh is now free for everyone — no longer a Pro-only feature.

  • Monitor now shows a Docker containers section alongside system stats.

  • Launch SSH sessions directly from external ssh:// URLs.

Improvements

  • Port forwarding: listen/bind address is now editable, and forwards are grouped by host for easier management.

  • Port forwarding: clearer icons and improved labeling for each forward type.

  • Copilot: assistant replies now use the full width, with tool calls collapsed by default for a cleaner chat view.

  • Copilot: messages sent while a task is running are now queued, with the ability to steer mid-task.

  • Smoother, more reliable input during remote desktop sessions (RDP/VNC).

Fixes

  • Fixed a crash and garbled input when pasting long or fast text into RDP/VNC sessions.

  • Fixed an issue where local port forwarding only bound to one address instead of all resolved addresses (affecting localhost/IPv6 coverage).

  • Fixed a memory/connection leak in the system monitor.

  • Fixed a file transfer issue that could exhaust session limits during heavy SFTP use.

  • Fixed focus tracking when switching between split panes in Copilot.

v3.12.5

Improvements

  • Full-screen terminal apps (vim, tmux, htop, and other TUIs) now fill the entire pane edge-to-edge — the leftover gutter around the grid is gone.

Fixes

  • The Copilot chat box again responds to / and @ shortcuts (a duplicate editor engine was breaking the command menu).

  • No more white flash when resizing the window in dark mode on macOS and Windows.

v3.12.4

New Features

  • Clearer, more helpful error messages when a Remote Desktop (RDP) connection fails

Improvements

  • More reliable saving of hosts and settings

  • Hardened the native connection engine

  • Connections to custom AI providers now always require valid TLS certificates

Fixes

  • Fixed RDP connections to GNOME Remote Desktop failing to connect

  • Fixed VNC sessions freezing silently on connection errors

  • Fixed terminal rendering issues on systems where the GPU is unavailable

  • Fixed AI Copilot occasionally reporting spurious errors when sending messages

  • Fixed various crashes and error-handling issues for improved overall stability

v3.12.3

New Features

  • Remote Desktop clipboard sync — copy and paste text both ways between your local machine and the remote desktop

  • Remote Desktop control bar — send Ctrl+Alt+Del in one tap, and quickly paste or type clipboard contents

  • Remote cursor — the remote desktop's pointer shape and position now sync in real time

  • Terminal header actions — new "New Terminal" dropdown, "Close all", and an overflow menu for additional actions

  • Telemetry opt-out toggle and the third-party analytics component have been removed

  • aarch64 support for Windows and Linux

Improvements

  • Remote Desktop now supports adjustable wire quality (Low / Medium / High)

  • New rendering pipeline for sharper, smoother Remote Desktop streaming

  • More stable streaming over weak connections

  • Added an "Ignore certificate errors" option for S3, WebDAV, and custom AI providers

Fixes

  • Fixed stuck modifier keys in Remote Desktop (Ctrl/Alt/Shift staying "held" after release)

  • Fixed the file manager hanging on connect when a certificate or authentication check failed

  • Improved terminal view stability to prevent occasional crashes

  • Hardened SSH connection resource cleanup and mosh network error handling

v3.12.2

New Features

  • Configurable default shell — the terminal button (and Cmd/Ctrl+T) now launches the shell you pick in Settings → General → Default Shell, with a quick-launch menu of your saved local shells.

  • A new sidebar panel to view and join active collaboration sessions.

  • Multiple Full-Screen Copilot panels — open as much as you want AI Copilot panels, with separate chat and thread-list navigation.

Improvements

  • Collaboration now negotiates one shared terminal size across all shareable session types, keeping every participant's screen in sync.

  • Redesigned Kubernetes list to match the host list, with a new kubeconfig editor and right-click actions (connect / edit / delete).

  • Updated translations across all locales.

Fixes

  • Improved SSH/Mosh stability by eliminating several crashes on the disconnect path.

  • Fixed terminal focus not landing correctly after opening a panel.

v3.12.1

New Features

  • Command Palette — A new quick‑open palette (⌘/Ctrl+Shift+P) to instantly find and run any command, jump to hosts, open sessions, and Kubernetes contexts. Use ⌘/Ctrl+Shift+F to search hosts. Menu actions appear with their keyboard shortcuts and run right from the palette.

Improvements

  • Terminals now support program‑driven clipboard copy (OSC 52) and track the current working directory and shell prompts more reliably.

  • The host list or Copilot automatically focuses the search box / input.

  • Tab‑cycling and ⌘/Ctrl+Number pane shortcuts are now applied to any group.

  • Tab and jump keyboard shortcuts now work consistently on Windows and Linux.

  • The "Plan Upgrade Required" prompt can now be dismissed with "Upgrade Later".

  • Diagnostic log files are now automatically pruned to keep disk usage in check.

Fixes

  • File Manager no longer shows an error toast for handled SFTP errors.

  • "Create Vault" now opens the correct vaults page.

v3.12.0

New Features

  • AI Copilot now supports external coding agents — connect Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, and Qwen directly inside Tempest and drive them for long tasks from the chat panel.

  • Pick your AI model — new provider system with a model picker, live usage ring, and free-tier access to built-in Storm AI.

  • Run multiple Copilot conversations in parallel, each with its own provider and live status.

  • Copilot can read and edit files — both locally and over your active SSH session — and run commands with per-action approval.

  • Slash commands & @host mentions in chat — type / for agent commands and @ to pick a saved host and auto-connect.

  • Open remote files in your default desktop app — edits are watched and automatically uploaded back over SFTP on save.

  • Fixed Tab Title setting — pin a custom title to a terminal tab.

  • New keyboard shortcuts — Ctrl+Tab to cycle sessions and a shortcut to toggle the Copilot panel.

Improvements

  • Redesigned AI settings with brand logos and clearer sections

  • Theme selection (Light / Dark / System) moved into Appearance settings.

  • Polished the Copilot input UI

  • External-agent conversations now resume when you reopen them.

  • Rate-limited (429) requests now fail fast instead of hanging.

Fixes

  • "Copied" now only appears when a clipboard write actually succeeds.

  • Cmd+C now works correctly inside DevTools.

  • Fixed the Windows SFTP upload dialog only showing folders.

  • Fixed an SSH crash caused by a double-free of forwarded channels.

  • Surface a clear error toast when an external agent fails to start.

v3.11.0

New Features

  • Remote Desktop (RDP & VNC): Connect to Windows machines over RDP and Linux/macOS over VNC directly from Tempest

  • Snippet & Host Folder Browsing: Browse host and snippet folders with drag-and-drop organization and a unified edit dialog

  • Copilot: Bypass Permissions Mode: Let Copilot automatically approve run_command calls without prompting, for faster automated workflows

  • Copilot: Read-Only Observation Mode: Copilot can now observe your terminal session without issuing commands

  • SFTP Upload Picker: Web-mode file upload now supports multi-file selection and a go-to-path field

  • Protocol Icons: Server form now shows a visual icon-grid picker instead of a dropdown for protocol selection

Improvements

  • Copilot: @-Mention Navigation: Tab / Shift+Tab now cycles through @-mention suggestions in the Copilot input

  • Copilot Mode Renamed: "Agent mode" is now called "Ask Permissions" for clarity

  • App Security: ASAR integrity verification enabled for the Electron app bundle

Fixes

  • Fixed Cmd+Z (undo) not working in text fields due to a custom menu entry overriding the native role

  • Fixed Ctrl+Shift+V triggering a double-paste

  • Fixed SSH fingerprint dialog not receiving keyboard focus on open

  • Fixed SFTP bookmark not saving when editing an existing connection

  • Fixed terminal link highlight extending beyond the correct range on wrapped lines

v3.10.2

New Features

  • Folder Upload — Upload entire folders to your server via drag-and-drop or the upload button

  • Recursive Folder Download — Download entire directories over SFTP with per-file progress and speed indicator

  • Show/Hide Hidden Files — Toggle visibility of dotfiles and hidden entries in the file manager

Improvements

  • The app remembers your paste preference (bracketed vs. direct) and Ctrl+V now routes through the same flow consistently

  • SFTP errors now display human-readable descriptions instead of raw error codes

Fixes

  • Fixed terminal textarea not auto-focusing when switching or opening tabs

  • Fixed terminal not correctly intercepting Ctrl+V for multiline paste

v3.10.1

New Features

  • Collaboration sessions now share the host's server name and tab title with connected guests

  • Auto-share Terminals — New terminal tabs are automatically shared with your other signed-in devices during a collaboration session

Improvements

  • Added an option to suppress the multiline paste confirmation dialog

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where port forwarding tunnels could fail to establish in certain cases

  • Fixed incorrect link highlight range in wrapped terminal lines

  • Fixed SFTP bookmarks not saving correctly

  • Fixed port number type coercion for SSH, Rcon, and Telnet connections

v3.10.0

New Features

  • Real-time collaboration: share a terminal session with teammates with end-to-end encryption, in-session chat, host moderation (kick / mute), and cross-account invites via link.

  • Three access modes for shared sessions: full collaborator, read-only, and link-only view — with read-only enforcement and a friendlier UX when an invite is incomplete or you've been removed.

  • Dual-pane file manager: a new built-in file manager with local file system, cross-pane drag, group actions, and full Windows path support.

  • Drag files in and out of the app: drag files out to Finder / Explorer via native OS drag, and drag files onto a terminal to paste their path.

  • Sign in with device code: new RFC 8628 device-flow login, so the desktop app, CLI, and MCP server all share the same sign-in flow.

  • Workspace tab context menu: right-click any tab in the workspace for quick actions (close, close others, etc.).

Improvements

  • Terminal auto-focuses when you switch tabs or open a new one — start typing immediately.

  • Unified right-click menus across the app for a more consistent feel.

  • Faster, smaller crypto pipeline: renderer now uses a single Rust/WASM crypto module, dropping legacy JS dependencies.

Fixes

  • Copilot: workaround for models that emit empty reasoning_content, preventing stuck responses.

  • Windows: fixed an issue that affected SSH socket close.

  • MCP read_buffer: clearer fallback hint when the buffer is unavailable.

v3.9.0

New Features

  • Shared Team Vaults — securely share saved hosts and credentials with teammates; manage members and per-vault access from the new Vault Settings dialog.

  • Multi-Session AI Copilot — Copilot can now work across several terminal sessions at once; @-mention a session to target it, and control which sessions Copilot is allowed to act on.

Improvements

  • Upgraded vault encryption (v3), with automatic, seamless migration from older vaults.

  • Redesigned Copilot chat: cleaner message rendering, click-to-copy code blocks, and an always-visible terminal status badge.

  • More reliable terminal automation — Copilot reads command output and screen state more accurately.

  • Click a URL in the terminal to copy it, even when it wraps across multiple lines.

Fixes

  • Fixed SSH authentication failures caused by probing auth methods before the username was resolved.

  • Port-forwarding rules now save reliably and show clear error messages when something goes wrong.

  • Credentials are now isolated per account — fixed stale keys carrying over after account switches or sign-out.

  • Fixed cloud invites failing silently when the sign-in session had expired.

  • Fixed occasional crashes when resizing the terminal.

  • Polished localization for the setup and upgrade screens.

v3.8.2

New Features

  • Native ZMODEM transfer — rz / sz now run on a built-in Rust implementation, replacing the old JavaScript library. Faster, more reliable transfers with fewer hangs and corruption edge cases.

  • Recording auto-upload — When a enterprise shared vault enforces session recording, terminals now record automatically and the file is queued for upload to your Tempest workspace when the session ends.

  • Tempest Cloud for Session Recording — After you stop a recording manually, choose whether to upload it to your workspace or keep it on disk.

  • Vault permission tiers — Vault membership now distinguishes "view credentials" from "edit". Host list, keychain, port forwarding, and Kubernetes entries are read-only for view-only members.

Improvements

  • Selection toolbar — Selecting text in the terminal automatically reveals the copy/share toolbar.

  • Clearer AI Agent warnings — Improved wording when an AI Agent action is blocked or needs confirmation in a terminal session.

Fixes

  • Fixed AI tool calling may fail in the last version.

v3.8.0

New Features

  • Reworked on our MCP server, and Copilot can now attach to your live SSH session. It sees what's on your screen and can run commands right there with you, like a pair-programming partner.

  • Removed Tempest Smart Shell. By default, it's already smart enough!

  • Record terminal sessions. Hit record on any SSH, Telnet, Mosh, Kubernetes, or local shell tab and save the whole session as a replayable file. Great for sharing reproductions, demos, or audit trails. (Pro)

  • Introducing Tempest CLI. SSH into synced hosts, browse and copy files, pick servers from a TUI, and act as an MCP server for your own AI tools. Install it to your PATH with tempest install-cli.

  • Telegram and Discord notifications. New push channels alongside the existing ones.

Improvements

  • Local shell on Windows is dramatically better. Rebuilt on a new terminal engine — fewer hangs, correct exit codes, proper argument quoting.

  • Smarter Copilot tool routing — fewer misfires and stalls when the model picks the wrong action.

  • Refreshed terminal right-click menu with a tidier set of actions.

  • Search bar consolidated into a single button group for a cleaner look.

  • Settings → Social links now stay up-to-date without needing an app update.

Fixes

  • SFTP editor: Cmd/Ctrl+S now actually tells you when a save fails, and uploads now reliably finish before reporting success.

  • Closing a Telnet tab now properly tears down the session.

  • The close button of notification banners no longer accidentally hijack the title-bar drag area.

  • Languages: confirmation dialogs and toasts now respect your selected UI language.

v3.7.0

New Features

  • Customizable SSH agent socket path

  • SSH certificate authentication support

  • SSH Jump Host with recursive multi-hop chaining and per-hop fingerprint verification

  • SSH Keepalive to maintain active connections (default 60s interval)

  • Built-in iPerf3 network speed test tool

  • Support Claude Code, Codex, Gemini and OpenCode startup commands

  • Support Teleport, Cloudflare Access, AWS SSM, GCP IAP & Tailscale via proxy command

  • Full screen SFTP and other file manager

  • FTP file manager with unified file management experience

  • S3 / WebDAV file manager

  • NerdFont Mono fonts bundled with live preview in the font selector

  • Telnet and RCON protocol support

  • SSH environment variables passed to remote sessions

  • Terminal bell sound, terminal type, and scrollback buffer settings

  • Additional language options and translations

Improvements

  • Auto-select basename (without extension) when renaming files

Fixes

  • Fixed potential crash when closing Mosh connections

  • Fixed errors

v3.6.1

New Features

  • Native RCON & Telnet protocol support — fully rewritten in Rust, no longer relies on system binaries

  • Proxy authentication for HTTP (Basic Auth) and SOCKS5 (RFC 1929)

  • SSH environment variables — send custom env vars to the remote server

  • Terminal bell sound support

  • Configurable terminal type and scrollback buffer size

  • Self-hosted server support — configure your own Tempest server on the welcome screen

  • In-app changelog — automatically shown on version update, also accessible from Settings

  • WebSocket auto-reconnect with disconnect/reconnect notifications (web mode)

Improvements

  • Redesigned SSH host list with protocol labels, color indicators, and connection strings

Fixes

  • Fixed SFTP file editor opening before download completed

  • Fixed error when opening many sessions simultaneously

  • Fixed font preload errors on platforms with limited API access

  • General stability improvements and dependency updates

v3.5.4

New Features

  • Tempest Push — receive snippet and scheduled-run notifications on your other devices, per-device opt-in

  • SFTP Properties dialog with chmod / chown editing, plus owner / group / size display

  • SFTP now opens in the remote home directory on first connect, with an inline error panel when access fails

  • Configurable AI temperature in settings

Improvements

  • Faster, more reliable background jobs: scheduled snippets, notifications and SFTP transfers now run through a unified native job queue and keep working even when the UI is closed

  • SFTP download / upload use native system file dialogs with proper progress

  • Clearer titles and subtitles for every running task in the Task screen

Fixes

  • Crash fix in the native SSH library

  • AI notification loop and snippet progress reporting fixed

v3.5.3

New Features

  • New Notification system with Webhook, Pushover and SMTP channels

  • Snippet Scheduling with per-run configuration (env, working dir, notification channel, interval)

  • AI-generated run summary, with exit code awareness so the AI decides when you actually need to be notified

  • Snippet language selector for cross-shell execution

Improvements

  • Unified Ask / Agent into a single AI pipeline with a cleaner tool set and rewritten prompts

  • AI summary now includes the current system time for more accurate reporting

Fixes

  • File drag-and-drop into the terminal works again on recent Electron versions

  • Snippet output marker extraction no longer matches the echoed command itself

v3.5.2

New Features

  • Port forwarding list redesigned as a table with inline validation

  • Your local IP is shown in the port forwarding UI for quick copy

  • Multi-select in the SSH host list for bulk actions

  • "Send to current terminal" button in the Snippet screen

  • Snippet toolbar actions consolidated into a cleaner dropdown menu

v3.5.1

New Features

  • Detect remote shell and OS automatically; distro logo and CPU model now show in SSH Monitor

  • Snippets can run on Windows cmd.exe / PowerShell with the right syntax per shell

Improvements

  • Auto-focus the Name field when editing a host

Fixes

  • No more orphan SSH / PTY processes left running after quitting the app

  • FIDO2 / Security Key regression fixed (libfido2 1.16.0)

v3.5.0

New Features

  • Mosh protocol support on macOS and Linux

  • SSH session import — import sessions from SSH Config, Xshell, MobaXterm, and PuTTY

  • Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithm support with preset selector for SSH connections

  • Security Key (FIDO2/YubiKey) authentication with PIN prompt support

  • SSH security screen — view negotiated algorithms and connection security details

  • Keyboard-interactive authentication support with multi-round prompt

  • SSH connection retry with automatic reconnect

  • SFTP async I/O with prefetch pipeline for significantly faster file transfers

  • SSH zlib compression support

  • "None" authentication method for password-less SSH servers

  • Terminal text selection pill menu

  • Clear the terminal buffer with a keyboard shortcut

  • Search in snippet and keychain screens

Improvements

  • Redesigned port forwarding UI with flow preview

  • Redesigned empty state UI across all screens

  • Redesigned keychain UX with "Load from file" for private key import

  • Backspace behavior setting for SSH connections

  • Support more SSH algorithms

  • Connection multiplexing stability improvements with auto-reconnect on channel limit

  • Updated translations

Fixes

  • Fixed reversed TX/RX network statistics display

  • Fixed connection multiplexing channel limit causing disconnects

  • Fixed database switch race condition

  • Fixed memory chart segment ordering (used → cache → free)

  • Fixed Windows DPAPI support for credential storage

v3.4.0

Features

  • AI/Copilot was reworked into clearer agent modes (local ask/local agent/codex) with updated AI settings and Codex toggle flow.

  • Added MCP server.

  • Added command approval in Copilot to gate risky command execution.

  • Introduced Crypto v2 upgrade.

  • Expanded SSH security capabilities: fingerprint trust/persistence unification, algorithm selection, and X11 socket support.

  • Added SFTP bookmarks (Pro).

  • Added unified task pane/task manager for SFTP and command-related progress tracking.

  • Improved Snippet: title, sorting, smarter execution options, and stronger script-run pipeline.

  • Added key type support in key generation/keychain flows (RSA/ECDSA/Ed25519 related support across stack).

Fixes

  • Fixed multiple Copilot reliability issues: duplicate chat history, stuck command execution, reject-state non-response, and command output handling.

  • Fixed BYOK-related behavior.

  • Fixed sync/vault edge cases.

  • Fixed SFTP issues: special-character upload handling, transfer progress/error reporting, cancellation channels, and navigation refinements.

  • Fixed Kubernetes monitor crash and several UI regressions (panel sizing/switching, dialog behavior, scrolling/state retention).

  • Fixed the copy action.

v3.2.0

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New Features

  • SFTP file editor with tab support and unsaved-changes confirmation

  • AI Copilot chat history

  • AI command output summary in Copilot

  • Optional SSH agent injection with confirmation per session

  • Remember credentials option in connection dialog

  • Removed workspace panel limits

  • Performance monitor sidebar with per-core CPU usage

  • Port forward host list search and sorting

Improvements

  • Enhanced AI settings layout and tab structure

  • Improved SSH agent injection feedback

  • Updated upgrade feature names and descriptions

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed missing hosts in port-forward list

  • Fixed macOS mount point parsing

  • Fixed settings UI glitches

  • (Mobile) status bar theme

  • (Mobile) process and memory usage in the performance monitor

v3.0.0

Get the latest Tempest here: http://gotempest.app/download/

New Features

  • Initial AI Copilot support

  • AI auto-summary after command execution

  • SSH and SFTP Copilot screen

  • Quick SSH connect

  • SFTP file operations (create directory, sort, context menu)

  • File detail display in SFTP browser

  • (Mobile) Full-screen arrow gesture control for terminal navigation

  • (Mobile) Text selection context menu

  • (Mobile) Terminal tutorial with first-run onboarding

  • (Mobile) Long-press back to disconnect session

  • (Mobile) Integrated monitoring actions into host context menu

Improvements

  • AI streaming stability and message handling

  • Copilot UI text color and layout

  • Emoji selector usability

  • Scratch pad dynamic theme

  • Desktop font loading

  • Pane button spacing

  • (Mobile) Improved touch handling on iPad / mobile devices

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed prompt disappearing issue

  • Fixed SFTP listener issues

  • Fixed quick-connect fingerprint dialog

  • Fixed key button visibility when no key configured

  • Fixed TEM-168 regression

  • Fixed Linux MOTD emulation

  • Various UI style fixes

v2.4.0

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New Features

  • Added some languages translated by AI

  • Define command for kubernetes shell

Improvements

  • Tempest will show more info for SFTP

Fixes

  • Fixed some error in rare case

v2.3.3

New Features

  • Launch SFTP by long-pressing the server in the list

  • SFTP will show folders first

  • (Desktop) Right-click in the terminal to paste content from the clipboard

  • Now provide AppImage format for Linux distributions

Fixes

  • Bug fixes

  • Fixed false SFTP failure alarm when connecting in the desktop version

v2.3.1

  • bug fixes

  • added Discord community

v2.3.0

New Features

  • Tempest Drive(Originally Snippet) now supports Markdown

  • You can manage game servers via the RCON protocol now

  • Custom AI provider

v2.2.1(Mobile Only)

Improvement

  • We’ve improved our in-app purchase experience.

v2.2.0

New Features

We’ve improved our in-app purchase experience. If you experienced billing issues, please contact us at support@gotempest.app — we’re happy to make it right.

Improvement

  • Improved the UI for the port-forwarding feature on dark mode

  • Show user UID in Settings -> Account for a better support experience

v2.1.0(Mobile Only)

New Features

  • Search on mobile

  • More control keys on mobile

v2.0.2

  • Show available updates in settings

  • Fixed auto-update

  • Renamed Snippets to Tempest Drive

  • Allow a custom path for Serial

  • Show vault name in "Unlock Vault" screen

  • Fixed copy&paste on mobile

v2.0.0

In Tempest Mobile, this version may be referred as v1.6.0

New Features

  • Introduced the new Grid Window System.

  • Displayed AI chats in the sidebar.

  • Brand new UI design

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where SFTP could not be started.

  • Resolved a problem where switching vaults had no effect and always defaulted to My Vault.

  • Fixed a crash on mobile when closing the last session from the session manager.

Improvements

  • Moved the Compose bar to the right and repurposed it as Copilot.

  • Added support for Lifetime subscriptions.

  • Added a Retry button for failed sessions.

  • Upgraded AI model from gpt-3.5-turbo to gpt-4o-mini.

  • Enabled password visibility in the editor view.

  • Introduced a smart SSH form for easier setup.

  • Added support for forgetting saved fingerprints.

  • Replaced the "Add New Host" sheet with a dialog.

  • Added server host search functionality.

  • Removed Composebox following the switch to Copilot.

  • Removed msys2 shortcut, and we will allow custom local shells soon.

  • Updated clipboard behavior: content is now only copied using keyboard shortcuts, not automatically.

v1.6.3

Bug Fixes

  • Can't save new host

Known Issues

  • SFTP crashes. Will be fixed soon

v1.6.2

Optimization

  • Upgraded Dependencies

Bug Fixes

  • Telnet and Serial server are not shown in the main list

v1.6.1

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed unclear fonts in upgrade UI

  • Emojis can't be saved

  • Private key authentication fails

v1.6.0

New Features

  • Launch Tempest via -url [protocol://][user[:password]@]host[:port] command line option

Bug Fixes

  • SSH remaining methods logic update

Optimization

  • Upgraded Election to v35

  • Upgraded React to 19

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, and Ctrl + 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

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

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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