FixFixed an issue on Windows where switching in File Explorer could unexpectedly restore a maximized window
NewAdded a back-to-parent button in the context window so it is easier to adjust and control the search scope
v2.8.0April 2026
Context Search and Search Experience Upgrades
NewAdded a Windows-only context search workflow for quickly jumping into the current file manager location or supported open dialogs
NewYou can now auto-fill the current file manager path into search with a shortcut on Windows, macOS, and Linux
NewFolder search is now supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux
ImprovementContext search results can now be sorted by name, full path, size, or modified time
ImprovementKeyboard navigation and the selected item now stay in sync with scrolling for smoother browsing
ImprovementImproved Linux startup behavior, environment handling, and logging for a more reliable launch experience
NewAdded Linux AppImage build artifacts to support a wider range of Linux distributions
ImprovementAdded a warning in Settings when a hotkey configuration may be incorrect
FixFixed a low-probability issue on Windows where opening a file or locating it in its folder could cause the taskbar to flash
v2.7.0April 2026
Search Workspace & macOS Startup Improvements
NewAdded search annotation management with grouping and pinned-item support to make search context easier to organize
NewAdded flexible table column layout controls so result views can better match different browsing habits
ImprovementRedesigned the search view and quick launcher workflow with a clearer bottom toolbar, smoother paging, and a more streamlined export experience
ImprovementImproved delayed loading, loading-state feedback, and context menu interactions for a more stable and responsive interface experience
ImprovementImproved macOS startup and auto-launch reliability across supported installation forms. Important: if auto-launch is enabled in an older macOS version, disable it before upgrading to v2.7.0 and re-enable it afterward to avoid startup issues. Other operating systems are not affected.
v2.6.5April 2026
Language Switching & Theme Readability
NewAdded a more convenient language switching experience to support smoother Chinese and English interface changes
NewAdded richer text appearance options in theme settings, including font styling and text color customization
NewAdded text contrast presets with theme-following, light high-contrast, and dark high-contrast modes for different display preferences
ImprovementImproved the content search view by refining sorting options in linear mode for a more consistent search experience
ImprovementImproved the first-login experience with clearer sign-in guidance and more polished visual presentation across the login flow
v2.6.4April 2026
Preset Defaults & Selection Experience
FixFixed an issue where initials-based pinyin search could stop working when encryption was enabled
NewAdded support for default presets so resetting search now restores the configured default preset automatically
ImprovementOptimized theme table hover behavior and keyboard selection strength settings, and unified the default values to the maximum level
NewAdded automatic selection of the first result to improve result navigation and search selection flow
v2.6.3April 2026
Search Guidance & Window Focus Improvements
NewAdded support for managing offline remote servers
FixFixed an issue on Linux X11 where invoking the FilePulseNative window via keyboard shortcut could fail to bring the window into focus
ImprovementUpdated the default macOS search scope to include the system Applications directory
ImprovementAdded clearer guidance on the macOS download page that accessing special folders such as Desktop requires Full Disk Access permission
ImprovementAdded a clear message on the content search page when zero files are included in the search scope
ImprovementRefined navigation guidance messaging to make page transitions and search flow easier to understand
v2.6.2March 2026
Built-In App Updates
NewAdded a built-in update panel in Settings to view current version, latest version, and package details
NewAdded one-click update flow for checking, downloading, and starting a new version
NewAdded direct update package saving in supported environments for later installation or delivery
NewAdded clearer availability notices when one-click upgrade requires a local FilePulse connection
v2.6.1March 2026
Search Continuity & Rule Clarity
NewAdded a search experience preference that can keep your current search context when switching between search tabs, making it easier to continue from where you left off
ImprovementImproved return-to-search behavior so the search box is ready sooner after tab changes, reducing extra clicks during repeated lookups
ImprovementRefined how saved file-search conditions load inside configuration dialogs for more consistent editing and preview behavior
ImprovementRedesigned rule summaries and detail presentation in Settings with clearer titles, structured condition highlights, and a more readable layout for complex rules
v2.6.0March 2026
AI Conversations & Session Management
NewAdded AI conversation support with LLM configuration management and persistent session history
NewAdded one-click clear-all sessions for faster workspace reset and cleaner conversation management
NewAdded enhanced AI message sending flow with more reliable interaction handling
NewAdded enhanced message storage and image upload behavior for smoother chat experience
v2.5.2February 2026
Autostart Reliability & Desktop Experience
NewAdded cross-platform startup launch management with more consistent auto-start controls across Windows, macOS, and Linux
ImprovementImproved startup password handling with administrator password guidance for smoother setup
ImprovementAdded cross-platform restart guidance with clearer confirmation messaging when changes require restart
ImprovementRefined Settings tab layout and wrapping rules to improve readability in both Chinese and English interfaces
FixFixed double-scrollbar issues and unified minimum-height and box-model behavior for cleaner layout consistency
NewEnhanced macOS startup experience with tray availability when launching FilePulse.app
v2.5.1February 2026
Native Runtime Stability & Instance Control
NewAdded single-instance controls for both FilePulse and FilePulseNative, with refined startup configuration handling
NewAdded browsing data cleanup support in FilePulseNative for faster environment reset
FixFixed a Linux issue where locate-in-folder could fail, and improved environment setup detection with clearer error handling
v2.5.0February 2026
Theme Personalization & Onboarding Controls
NewAdded popup theme controls for transparency, mask intensity, inner container emphasis, and mouse/keyboard selection strength
NewAdded flexible theme backgrounds with image or video selection, quick clear actions, and visual tuning for element transparency and blur
NewAdded first-login language selection to choose interface language before entering the workspace
NewAdded page navigation guide preference to show or hide the full-page guide experience
NewAdded extension handler selection for broader file-type processing scenarios
ImprovementImproved settings persistence and storage cleanup flow, including one-click local/session data reset with return-to-login handling
v2.4.1February 2026
Remote Connectivity & Trust Hardening
ImprovementImproved remote login stability with automatic fallback between HTTP/3 and HTTP/2 when needed
ImprovementHardened remote request validation and routing for more reliable cross-server operations
NewAdded authenticated remote callback flow to strengthen session trust and response integrity
v2.4.0February 2026
Folder Auto-Sync & Connection Resilience
NewAdded folder auto-sync with device ID management and local/remote directory mapping
NewAdded periodic auto-sync polling with dynamic remote root folder name updates
NewAdded sync deletion records to track and manage paths removed during folder auto-sync
NewAdded remote server reconnect support with dynamic configuration management
ImprovementRefined remote login updates and token handling for more stable multi-server sessions
ImprovementImproved cross-server group recognition, row styling, and dark mode context menu readability
v2.3.1January 2026
UX Refinements & Build Workflow
ImprovementImproved selection handling for more consistent interactions
ImprovementRefined Settings view guidance and credential entry experience
ImprovementAdded guidance for fast duplicate scan mode to improve clarity
ImprovementStreamlined frontend build workflow and static asset handling
v2.3.0January 2026
Sharing & Indexing Enhancements
NewAdded automatic indexing for shared content to keep results up to date
NewIntroduced share configuration management with get/update support
ImprovementImproved shared access handling with better user and path controls
ImprovementNormalized API base URL handling with safer defaults for stable connections
v2.2.1January 2026
Search Locking & Export Improvements
NewAdded file type locking to keep search targets consistent
ImprovementRefined search form behavior and button state logic for clearer interactions
ImprovementEnhanced prefix mode with advanced expression locking and clearer error prompts
NewAdded duplicate results export to TSV with improved progress display
v2.2.0January 2026
Duplicate Finder & Progress Experience
NewAdded duplicate file search with dedicated results view and routing support
NewIntroduced fast scan mode with sampling options for flexible duplicate checks
ImprovementEnhanced duplicate results table with pagination, font sizing, row height, and smoother scrolling
ImprovementAdded running-state feedback and refined progress refresh behavior for long tasks
PerformanceOptimized duplicate scan performance and default page sizing for large datasets
v2.1.2January 2026
Logic Enhancements & System Stability
PerformanceImproved icon processing system with optimized caching mechanism
ImprovementOptimized index management system to ensure data integrity and stability
ImprovementImproved clipboard interaction logic within the preview window