Archiver - Compress and unarchive files
Version: 4.2.0 released on April 01
This update adds stability and UI improvements, and removes the ability to create .archiver archvies.
Downie - Download YouTube videos
Version: 4.7.8 released on April 02
New: User-Guided Extraction: HLS Stream manifests now get collapsed.
New: User-Guided Extraction: HLS Stream root manifests, bigger files and embedded downloads get highlighted in the results.
New: Link filtering window now allows setting a playlist name and thus considering the results as a playlist.
Improved: 10play.com.au, instagram.com, iqiyi.com, miguvideo.com, tou.tv, vice.com, youtube.com.
Fixed: Progress extended attribute being left on finished files.
Yoink - Improve drag and drop
Version: 3.6.90 released on April 04
- Fixes a bug where importing photos, documents or sketches from an iOS device didn't work
- Fixes an issue with the clipboard history in Yoink's contextual menu
- Improved support for Stage Manager
MarsEdit - Create your text content offline
Version: 5.1.4 released on April 02
This update addresses a few issues introduced in the 5.1.3 release, and adds a couple more enhancements:
- Restore functionality of Safari App Extension toolbar button
- Restore pretty-printing of XMLRPC Network Log events
- Large binary upload data such as images are now abbreviated in the Network Log
- Several fixes to the appearance and behavior of the "+" and gear buttons in the main window
- Hyphens, dashes and underscores are now considered as word separators when inferring alt text from filenames
Version 5.1.3 included these changes:
- Avoid a flicker that could occur when switching between blogs in the main window with dark mode enabled
- Fix a bug that caused the MarsEdit icon to bounce in the dock when setting ALT text in Micropost panel
- Fix the background color when scrolling the plain text editor beyond the top or bottom of the post
- No longer display an error when refreshing a WordPress blog and only one post type is not permitted to download
- Rich text editor now cleans up invalid characters that are pasted into it
- Fix a crash that could occur when a blog post has a "title" tag within it
Version 5.1.2 included these changes:
- Restore inference of alt text from image file name if it looks like prose
- Improve inference of post title from content when no explicit title
- Improve reliability of plain-text editor syntax highlighting
- Improve first-time authentication behavior with TextPattern blogs
- Fix a crash while refreshing that affected some WordPress blogs
- Fix a crash that could occur when using AppleScript to create a new draft based on an existing post
- Fix a bug where pasting a link on a freshly-uploaded image could cause it to revert to pending upload state
- Fix a bug that prevented default Title field visibility from being respected after editing a post
Version 5.1.1 included the following changes:
- Restore functionality of the MarsEdit Micropost app extension
- Cmd-Shift-D shortcut now works to send a post from the Micropost panel
- Fix syntax highlighting of entity references within HTML blocks
- Fix a bug in which published posts sometimems remained in Local Drafts folder
- Fix a bug that prevented Mastodon blogs with MP3 media items from refreshing
- Fix a crash when refreshing a WordPress blog with a malformed featured image post
- Improve performance when initializing a data source with lots of posts with featured images
- Restore dynamic hiding/showing of advanced menu items while holding/releasing option key
- Disable formatting keyboard shortcuts in Mastodon Micropost panel, since it doesn't support markup
Questions or concerns about the app? Get in touch at [email protected]. Thank you!
Path Finder - Copy, delete, and sync files
Version: 2169 released on April 03
- Fixed path bar editing mode.
- Fixed bookmark bar drawing on Sonoma.
- Fixed tab bar drawing on Sonoma.
- Fixed path bar drawing on Sonoma.
- Fixed status bar drawing on Sonoma.
- Improved hex editor user interface and speed.
- Fixed potential crash/exception when using application launcher.
- Fixed batch rename on some case sensitive file systems.
- Fixed potential folder syncing options override.
- Other minor improvements and fixes on Sonoma.
- Some minor UI changes and fixes.
Coherence X - Turn websites into apps
Version: 4.7 released on April 01
- Fixed an issue where incorrect click zones would occur in the creation tool, ensuring a more precise user experience.
- Coherence will no longer fetch a new icon once the user has added a custom icon during creation, saving time and resources.
- Fixed an issue where the color picker would appear when reactivating the Coherence window, improving user workflow.
- Improvements to the Coherence Extension backend, enhancing overall performance and reliability.
- Fixed an issue where a phantom window would appear alongside the Coherence creation tool, ensuring a cleaner user interface.
- Moved the paste icon during app creation to the URL text input, improving usability.
- Improvements to Coherence Setapp Checkin experience in the Setapp build, enhancing integration with Setapp.
- Fixed an issue where Coherence apps would not be removed from the library after deletion, improving library management.
- Fixed an issue where browser engines could break after deletion, ensuring a more stable experience.
- Improvements to Coherence extension wording and UX, enhancing overall user experience.
- Improvements to Bulk App Creation, making it easier to create multiple Coherence apps at once.
- Improved Coherence app window behavior, ensuring a smoother user experience.
- Improved Coherence extension compatibility with Microsoft Brave, enhancing compatibility with different browsers.
- Fixed an issue where CoherenceMessagingHost would not quit after an app quits, improving resource management.
Mockuuups Studio - Generate mockups for all devices
Version: 3.9.1 released on April 04
Fixed issues with launching app on certain devices
Gitfox - Commit faster with superior diffs
Version: 3.8.11 released on April 04
- Fixed new branch/tag actions beeping instead of popping up dialog when no branch was selected
- Fixed file context menu not showing when CTRL-clicking on text
- Fixed high CPU usage when typing in new branch text field
- Fixed issue preventing authentication panel from showing on connection error
Flinto - Design interactive app prototypes
Version: 31.0 released on April 04
- Fix Figma importing - Figma removed the ability to fetch a list of documents. Now you can paste in the Figma URL into the import window in order to import.
- Improved support for macOS Sonoma.
Craft - Create and structure documents
Version: 2.7.8 released on April 03
This Easter, Craft brings a truly festive release that's all set to spring your productivity and creativity into full bloom. With an array of surprises tucked away, we're eager to lift the lid on what we've been hopping around the clock to perfect. Get ready to crack open a whole new level of organization and flair in your workspace!
Revamped Document Sidebar: Discover an updated sidebar that now nests a handy tasks list and attachments - all designed to keep your projects organized.
Presentation Mode: Transform your documents into captivating presentations with our new mode.
PDF Export Enhancements: We've fine-tuned the PDF export, making it smoother than an Easter bunny’s coat.
Task Indicators: With new task indicators right in your document, you'll never lose track of your to-dos.
New Background Presets: Spruce up your pages and cards with our new background presets. Think of it as decorating your Easter eggs with an extra dash of color and joy.
Egg-stra Special Fixes and Improvements: We've been on an egg hunt for bugs and areas needing a touch-up, leading to many fixes and improvements across the app. Your Craft experience is now smoother, faster, and more delightful – a true reason to celebrate this Easter!
Easter Egg Surprise: And what's an Easter update without a hidden Easter egg? We've sprinkled a delightful secret within the app, just waiting to be discovered by our keen-eyed users. This little gem promises to add an extra layer of fun and surprise to your Craft experience. Start the hunt and let us know when you find it – a festive treat awaits the first few explorers!
This update is our way of saying "Happy Easter" to our wonderful community. We hope these new features add a spring to your step and bring even more joy to your creative endeavors.
Version: 2.7.7 released on April 02
This Easter, Craft brings a truly festive release that's all set to spring your productivity and creativity into full bloom. With an array of surprises tucked away, we're eager to lift the lid on what we've been hopping around the clock to perfect. Get ready to crack open a whole new level of organization and flair in your workspace!
Revamped Document Sidebar: Discover an updated sidebar that now nests a handy tasks list and attachments - all designed to keep your projects organized.
Presentation Mode: Transform your documents into captivating presentations with our new mode.
PDF Export Enhancements: We've fine-tuned the PDF export, making it smoother than an Easter bunny’s coat.
Task Indicators: With new task indicators right in your document, you'll never lose track of your to-dos.
New Background Presets: Spruce up your pages and cards with our new background presets. Think of it as decorating your Easter eggs with an extra dash of color and joy.
Egg-stra Special Fixes and Improvements: We've been on an egg hunt for bugs and areas needing a touch-up, leading to many fixes and improvements across the app. Your Craft experience is now smoother, faster, and more delightful – a true reason to celebrate this Easter!
Easter Egg Surprise: And what's an Easter update without a hidden Easter egg? We've sprinkled a delightful secret within the app, just waiting to be discovered by our keen-eyed users. This little gem promises to add an extra layer of fun and surprise to your Craft experience. Start the hunt and let us know when you find it – a festive treat awaits the first few explorers!
This update is our way of saying "Happy Easter" to our wonderful community. We hope these new features add a spring to your step and bring even more joy to your creative endeavors.
PopClip - Use instant text actions
Version: 2024.3.3 released on April 03
2024.3.3:
- Fixed: “Start at Login” checkbox not working in some situations on macOS 13 & 14.
2024.3.2:
- Fixed: Some icon images not appearing correctly in the PopClip bar.
2024.3.1:
- Fixed: PopClip failing to open links and searches in browsers, in some circumstances.
2024.3:
- Added: Search and Open Link now open in a background tab when holding Shift (⇧) (supported browsers only.
- Added: The Search action can now be configured with an alternate search engine, activated by holding Option (⌥).
- Added: Basic support for LibreWolf, Thorium, and Sigma OS browsers.
- Fixed: In Safari, fixed an issue where a new tab launched from a Tab Group window would open in a different window.
- Fixed: In Google Chrome, fixed an issue where a new tab launched from an Incognito window would open in a regular window.
- Fixed: Improved compatibility with Anki, Telegram, Evernote, Figma, and OmniFocus 4.
- Fixed: Erroneous behavior with the “Dvorak - QWERTY ⌘” keyboard layout.
- Fixed: Minor bugs.
- Localization: Added user-contributed Ukrainian user interface translation. PopClip is now available in 18 languages.
This release also includes new features for developing extensions. For more details, see the Developer Changelog.
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