Blink Shell, Build & Code

September 21, 2024

As we typically do, with every major iOS release, we release a Blink update. This gives us a chance to fix issues between versions and pave the way to next releases. Here is what’s new in Blink 18: * Added support for light and dark icons on the new iOS18 home screen. * Adjusted UI for new iPhone 16 seres. - On iOS18, fixed crashes on startup and when running certain commands. Thanks to TestFlight reports. - On iOS18, resolved issues with unresponsive sessions when switching tabs after restoring the app from the background. * Updated OpenSSH and other libraries for iOS18 compatibility. - Fixed file overwrite problems with SCP/SFTP.s. For more details, visit: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/2023

June 26, 2024

Don't let the new features fool you. This update is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside, where a lot of work happened behind the scenes. We left this release in the oven for a while to squash even the weirdest bugs and misbehaviors. But most important, we couldn't have pulled it off without our Discord and TestFlight communities, who were extremely patient to test again and again even the smallest changes and details. We want to extend special thanks to Bahamat, Dave, Filipe, James, Jochen, krathen, l2dy, Nahuel, Neal, Polo, rob, rrgeorge, shlevy, Tahpo2, tanguy, travelingflwr, and many many others! **What's New:** - **Custom Mosh+17.3.0:** Our patched Mosh release includes undercurl, strikethrough, and other server-side improvements, making your sessions even more powerful. Easily update the static Mosh on remote servers with the `install-static` flag. - **Vim for Local Editing:** Now you can use Vim for quick local edits. And the community even built a package manager to supercharge it. Special thanks here to the previous work of Nicholas Holszchu on iOS System, as his work served as the backbone to make this work. - **New Interactive Commands:** We've also added `less`, `bc`, and `ping6` commands to enhance your terminal capabilities. - **Default Agent Configuration:** `ssh-add` now remembers your configuration between sessions, and you can configure keys and modes within Settings. - **Mosh with ProxyJump:** Catching up with our previous mosh client, you can now connect with ProxyJump for more flexible networking options. - **iPad Pro and Air Support:** Blink now fully supports the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models. - **Shell Improvements** Numerous fixes have been made to improve command execution and overall system integration, like telnet, random segmentation faults after running consecutive commands, Ctrl-D handling, commands that may hang the shell, etc... - **Improved Arrow Key Functionality:** Arrows now work in both terminal and application modes, improving compatibility and user experience. - **Crash Fixes and Stability Improvements:** This release has touched practically everything. Please check out the full notes on https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/1999 and do not hesitate to contact us with more questions or problems. As we said in the beginning, this release has a lot more than meets the eye and we are sure you will notice. And please join us on Discord, GitHub or Reddit if you haven't done so yet!

March 14, 2024

Just small update to mosh-static supported architectures.

February 8, 2024

- Version 17.2.1 Quick fixes on top of the previous version: - The new Keys UI was not linking to the proper documentation and actions for SE. - Fixed a new bug on OSC52 after app restart. #1956. - Version 17.2.0 This is an ambitious update which will hopefully transform your mosh experience for some of you. Say hello to the self-installing mosh server. Now, Blink will seamlessly upgrade your connection during mosh bootstrap. To do this and laying the foundation of more stuff to come, ve've also reimplemented the Mosh client on Swift. To top it off, we've fine-tuned SSH config file parsing and squashed pesky bugs, and we did a lot of other housekeeping. - **Mosh Auto-Install Power:** Blink now introduces Mosh auto-installation, effortlessly upgrading your connection from ssh anywhere. No root access required. Use the `--install-static` flag. - **Revamped Mosh Client:** Our Mosh client had a facelift. A lot of enhancements are up and coming. You can already enjoy IPv4 and IPv6 support with the `--6` and `--4` flags, ensuring seamless connections. - **Mosh1 If You Need It** Encountering issues? Easily switch to the old Mosh with the `mosh1` command to keep you connected. - **Security Updates** An updated LibSSH, addressing vulnerabilities like the Terrapin attack and other crucial security patches. - **A slew of SSH improvements!** Notable additions include the GatewayPorts feature, allowing you to expose ports to other machines in your network. Improved SSH Config flags, Config Sync, etc... - **PragmataPro Upgrade** Elevate your coding experience with PragmataPro 830, now featuring Nerd fonts and a sleeker appearance. - **Auto-Lock Customization:** Customize timeout options to match your preferences seamlessly. - **And Much More!** Explore a host of additional features and fixes, from a revamped Keys dialog to enhanced iCloud sync and External Display support. Check out the full release notes here: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/1906

February 6, 2024

This is an ambitious update which will hopefully transform your mosh experience for some of you. Say hello to the self-installing mosh server. Now, Blink will seamlessly upgrade your connection during mosh bootstrap. To do this and laying the foundation of more stuff to come, ve've also reimplemented the Mosh client on Swift. To top it off, we've fine-tuned SSH config file parsing and squashed pesky bugs, and we did a lot of other housekeeping. - **Mosh Auto-Install Power:** Blink now introduces Mosh auto-installation, effortlessly upgrading your connection from ssh anywhere. No root access required. Use the `--install-static` flag. - **Revamped Mosh Client:** Our Mosh client had a facelift. A lot of enhancements are up and coming. You can already enjoy IPv4 and IPv6 support with the `--6` and `--4` flags, ensuring seamless connections. - **Mosh1 If You Need It** Encountering issues? Easily switch to the old Mosh with the `mosh1` command to keep you connected. - **Security Updates** An updated LibSSH, addressing vulnerabilities like the Terrapin attack and other crucial security patches. - **A slew of SSH improvements!** Notable additions include the GatewayPorts feature, allowing you to expose ports to other machines in your network. Improved SSH Config flags, Config Sync, etc... - **PragmataPro Upgrade** Elevate your coding experience with PragmataPro 830, now featuring Nerd fonts and a sleeker appearance. - **Auto-Lock Customization:** Customize timeout options to match your preferences seamlessly. - **And Much More!** Explore a host of additional features and fixes, from a revamped Keys dialog to enhanced iCloud sync and External Display support. Check out the full release notes here: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/1906

November 6, 2023

We continue with our focus set on the Terminal, Mosh and SSH until the end of year. Here is what's new: - We have renewed our fonts repository to make it easier to install Nerd Fonts and powerline fonts. - When sending a sequence, want to send Input as an alternative to Send Hex #1888 - Create new host by duplicating another (Thanks to Krathen for the heads up) #1108 - Unified the saving behavior for Hosts and User screens. Those required the user to press Save explicitly. We now make it more obvious with Save and Cancel. #1742 - Some servers, like GitHub, would emit a message on stderr and disconnect. We are now showing the error in that case. #1448 - Deleting a Host would not immediately make it disappear from the Files.app until restart. We now sync the FP properly. #1857

September 22, 2023

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September 18, 2023

We are updating to Blink 17, following the release of iPadOS and iOS17. This update focuses mostly on bug fixes: iOS & iPadOS 17: - OS text cursor takes up a row, input echoes draw in wrong spot #1811 - Hide caret on terminal - OS text cursor in VSCode appears or exhibits blocking behavior #1821 - Hide caret on vscode - Improve VSCode touches and scroll #1847 - Improved touches and scroll on VS Code. General: - Cannot use Control-] in Dvorak layout #1833 Fixed ctrl-] in Dvorak layout - External screen's contents are fully accessible while Blink is autolocked #1696 Fixes for non interactive external display (AutoLock, Walkthrough and layout) - Agent behavior breaks expectation as Host agent takes precedence over Default agent #1849 - When adding a key to the agent with ssh-add, that key will now have preference over the ones added to the Host. - Stage manager support not working #1831 - On a pristine first installation of Blink, if you connect the external screen immediately, the screen would not default to Stage Manager settings in External Display. - Newly created files are not show immediately on VSCode #1848 - Report device model in help or smth else #1818 device-info command that shows basic info about your device and connected screens - Snips crash with iCloud disabled #1852 - How to send Unicode characters with custom key presses #1861 - Handle utf8 sequences in HEX presses - VSCode now accepts custom HEX presses Blink Build Hacker Tools: - Base image update to Debian bookworm - Fixed helix editor - Update Python to v3.11.5 - Update Ruby to v3.2.2 - Update Swift to v5.8.1 - Added Bun v1.0.1 - Created ~/.local/bin folder and added to $PATH - Added code-tunnel command to bootstrap code cli

August 22, 2023

- It is important to make Blink feel like home. We added an additional Support Request flow during the trial period. - Allow spaces in user name. Refs #1798 - Copy adjustments for new Context Bar. Replace 3f tap with double tap. Refs #1829

August 17, 2023

- Introducing Snips, your productivity booster! Snips can be sophisticated aliases to run your workflows. No more searching for the right syntax or struggling to remember intricate steps. We also use them to store crucial text snippets like environment variables and secrets, eliminating the hassle of searching for them elsewhere. Just retrieve them with lightning speed whenever you need! - Introducing our redesigned Context bar Seamlessly perform actions in the Terminal, Code, or browser, without any interruptions. The Context bar is always there when you need it, and stays out of your way when you don't. Access it effortlessly by tapping the Home Bar twice or pressing the Cmd key twice. - Based on feedback, we have a new flow to make the trial more clear and to compare pricing in plans more easily. - For first time users, we have a better walkthrough and first commands to help getting started. Fixes to support Vietnamese #1823 Check whatsnew and our Announcements on GitHub for a full list and more comments.

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