✨ Release Highlights
Netcatty v1.1.83 adds cross-tab broadcast input and note references for AI, makes SFTP browsing and transfers more dependable, and improves terminal responsiveness, SSH reconnects, and system identification.
📂 SFTP browsing and transfer reliability
- Choose a compact file list, rename and reorder bookmarks, and open a host directly in the dual-pane SFTP browser. Folder scans and uploads with many small files also receive performance improvements (#3245).
- Pause and resume behavior is more consistent across large-file transfers, folder downloads, and transfer views. Delayed controls no longer override a newer pause, and ambiguous or changed endpoints are rejected when resuming (#3226, [#3284], [#3285], [#3291], [#3305]).
- Transfers better protect files created concurrently and preserve existing permissions when replacing remote files. Aborted SFTP channel opens no longer tear down a shared SSH connection (#3202, [#3286], [#3288]).
- SFTP side panels retain each terminal's directory and filter independently, with fixes for drag-and-drop routing and privileged-shell workflows (#3232, [#3239], [#3241], [#3296]).
🖥️ Terminal input, history, and responsiveness
- Broadcast input across multiple tabs, with a follow-up fix to prevent duplicated keypress text (#3275, [#3292]).
- Inactive terminal panes skip unnecessary painting, while scrolling and resizing better preserve your reading position (#3283, [#3300]).
- Alternate-screen history previews preserve full-width rows and row boundaries; autocomplete positioning and IME punctuation handling receive focused fixes (#3165, [#3204], [#3297], [#3304], [#3164]).
- Windows modified-Enter handling and shell discovery are improved, and ZMODEM uploads and downloads use faster transfer paths (#3247, [#3281], [#3147]).
🤖 AI context and system identification
- Use Context → Mention Note to search and reference Vault Notes in AI conversations. References keep the exact note identity, and supported agents can read current content in bounded sections (#3290).
- AI command execution detects the active terminal shell, including nested fish sessions, while keeping helper commands out of Bash history. Request compression better preserves the user's original text (#3262, [#3267], [#3298], [#3303]).
- Host systems default to automatic identification, with manual correction tucked into Device Type settings. AI uses the selected or detected system; cosmetic icons do not change it, and unknown systems remain unknown. Temporary connections and Mosh are included (#3312).
📝 Notes and desktop improvements
- Notes containing numeric comparisons render normally. Unsupported rich Markdown falls back to editable source instead of appearing blank, and autocomplete popups stay within view (#3175, [#3215], [#3277]).
- A new Launch at login option starts Netcatty in the tray on supported systems. HTML session logs adapt to light and dark themes, and the tray panel keeps its intended height (#3238, [#3264], [#3209]).
- Import supported saved MobaXterm credentials from
.mobaconfexports, and resume automatic sync after the first master-key setup (#3045, [#3302]).
🔌 Connections and port forwarding
- SSH reconnects and new sessions refresh login information, with fixes for stored-key credential loading and concurrent session joins (#3203, [#3234], [#3294]).
- Duplicate a terminal into a fresh connection when needed. Port forwarding gains Start all / Stop all, and auto-start rules recover after becoming inactive (#3222, [#3180], [#3279]).
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What's Changed
- Update Nix release metadata for v1.1.82 by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3136
- fix(i18n): correct the zh-TW SFTP file name label by @LaiYueJi in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3161
- fix(terminal): recover the stuck IME punctuation deferral that swallows subsequent input by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3164
- fix(terminal): scrollable history preview inside the alternate screen by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3165
- fix(terminal): send IME commits and short pastes per character by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3168
- fix: strip zero-width characters from terminal input (#3138) by @keroroyuki in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3156
- ci: replace Cursor GitHub automation with Claude Code by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3177
- [Bug] Restore AI automation YAML so issue triage registers by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3182
- [Bug] Copy AI helper into RUNNER_TEMP so triage can route by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3183
- fix(ai): do not report Cursor installed from bundled SDK by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3178
- fix(app-lock): allow whitespace-only passwords by @lswzw in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3150
- fix(snippets): add package context menu for rename and delete by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3179
- feat(port-forwarding): add start all and stop all actions by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3180
- feat(zmodem): accelerate upload and download transfers by @lswzw in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3147
- fix(cloud-sync): confirm provider disconnect before stopping sync by @saltand in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3189
- [Bug] Let Claude Code classify issues by dropping unsupported JSON Schema draft by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3190
- fix(ai-settings): add MCP onboarding prompt and skill file guidance to Tool Access by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3192
- fix(terminal): clear Windows command hints correctly when the host OS flag is mislabeled by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3191
- fix(ssh): self-terminate abandoned remote probes to cut CPU on slow hosts by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3193
- fix(settings): render large font dropdowns incrementally to stop UI freeze by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3196
- fix(notes): keep unrenderable markdown visible in the notes editor by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3175
- fix(sftp): recover when temp directory inode is replaced by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3176
- fix(terminal): skip autocomplete live preview on network devices by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3201
- fix(sync): stop SSH connects from dirtying WebDAV auto-sync by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3200
- fix(sftp): restore remote mode after replace upload by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3202
- fix(terminal): keep autocomplete popup on the wrapped command start by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3204
- fix(vault): wait for stored-key decrypt before reconnect auth by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3203
- feat(vault): import saved MobaXterm passwords from .mobaconf by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3045
- fix(terminal-worker): keep one stray async error from killing every session by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3208
- chore: update star history charts by @github-actions[bot] in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3216
- fix(notes): render numeric comparisons without changing source by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3215
- fix(sftp): add breadcrumb go-to-root button beside home icon by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3212
- fix(tray): restore full panel height through the app lock wrapper by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3209
- fix(ssh): connect PuTTY-style CLI launches into the running instance by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3220
- fix(cli): release password-bearing second-instance argument copies by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3223
- fix(terminal): add duplicate-session option that opens a fresh connection by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3222
- fix(ai): keep resumed terminal chats visible after merge by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3225
- fix(sftp): keep bulk queues and large-file resume responsive by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3226
- fix(sftp): preserve cwd tracking for concurrent terminals by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3234
- fix(sftp): keep side panel directory and filter across terminal tab switches by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3232
- fix: make terminal drag uploads route-safe by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3239
- fix: elevate /root drops after sudo -i by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3241
- feat(settings): launch at login and start minimized to the system tray by @ice616 in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3238
- [Bug] Preserve modified Enter keys in local Windows TUIs by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3247
- fix(vault): make host OS metadata settable end to end by @JasonWenTheFox in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3257
- fix(workspace): auto-name merged tab workspaces from both tab labels by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3250
- fix(vault): sync managed ssh_config with latest host edits by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3260
- fix(ai): run Responses API turns stateless to stop rs_ item replay errors by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3251
- fix(ai): avoid idle PowerShell clear corruption by @JasonWenTheFox in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3253
- feat(sftp): bookmarks, compact list, dual-pane entry, and faster folder scans by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3245
- fix(ai): make the command blocklist shell-aware by @JasonWenTheFox in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3258
- fix(window): restore main window position when a secondary display returns after lock by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3246
- fix(terminal): keep line timestamps on preserved scrollback after reconnect by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3268
- Feature/broadcast mode for multiple tabs by @Meow-Emperor in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3275
- fix(terminal): color the viewport in-frame on bulk keyword-highlight bypass by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3272
- fix: prevent Notes autocomplete popup clipping by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3277
- fix(ai): detect the active terminal shell before command execution by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3262
- fix(terminal): accept WindowsApps execution aliases in shell discovery by @CNHLAIA in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3281
- fix(ai): keep agent wrapper out of bash history to stop arrow-key residue by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3267
- fix(port-forwarding): reconnect auto-start rules after inactive status by @atirna in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3279
- perf(terminal): skip painting inactive terminal panes by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3283
- fix(sftp): refuse ambiguous or replaced resume endpoints by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3285
- fix(sftp): settle folder children before history compaction removes their rows by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3287
- fix(sftp): preserve shared SSH connections on transfer cancellation by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3288
- fix(sftp): preserve latest pause across delayed transfer controls by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3284
- fix(sftp): preserve concurrent files during local publication by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3286
- fix(logs): adaptive light/dark theme for HTML session logs by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3264
- chore: update star history charts by @github-actions[bot] in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3307
- fix(sftp): settle direct folder downloads after pause and resume by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3291
- fix(terminal): avoid duplicate broadcast keypress text by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3292
- fix(settings): restore AI detection after effect replay by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3295
- fix(sftp): preserve browsed paths across tab snapshot transitions by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3296
- fix(ai): keep live shell probes out of Bash history by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3298
- fix(ssh): keep remote watchdog alive until blocked children are stopped by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3301
- fix(sync): resume auto-sync after first master-key setup by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3302
- fix(ai): preserve exact user text during request compression by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3303
- fix(terminal): keep full-width history preview rows visible by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3304
- fix(sftp): share pending resume feedback across transfer views by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3305
- fix(ci): permit exact research helper paths in Claude automation by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3306
- fix(terminal): preserve row boundaries in alternate history preview by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3297
- fix(ssh): refresh login on new sessions and reconnects by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3294
- fix(terminal): keep reading position across fit resize and settled output by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3300
- feat(ai): add Mention Note context picker for Vault Notes by @netcatty-bot in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3290
- fix: unify host system detection and simplify host details by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3312
- fix(build): correct macOS signing keychain password by @binaricat in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3315
New Contributors
- @keroroyuki made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3156
- @lswzw made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3150
- @saltand made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3189
- @JasonWenTheFox made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3257
- @Meow-Emperor made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3275
- @CNHLAIA made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3281
- @atirna made their first contribution in https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/pull/3279
Full Changelog: https://github.com/binaricat/Netcatty/compare/v1.1.82...v1.1.83
