Notepad++ Linux v0.9.9-rc.3

v0.9.9-rc.3

Third release-candidate milestone for the Notepad++ Linux fork.
Prepared on 2026-02-14.
Published on 2026-02-14.

Release gate status

• RC3 scope completion: complete.
• Linux CI/sanitizer/performance lanes: green for the RC3 release path.
• Consumer install/desktop/file-handler validation: complete.
• Full RC3 regression matrix: complete on 2026-02-14 (docs/rc3-regression-report-2026-02-14.md).
• Release engineering dry-run: complete on 2026-02-14 (docs/release-dry-run-report-rc3-2026-02-14.md).
• Release artifacts and checksums: complete for published RC3 assets.
• RC3 blocker status: complete (P0 open: 0, P1 open: 0).
• GitHub Release status: published.

Highlights

• Consumer-friendly install/uninstall flow quality across target distros.
• Desktop integration polish (launcher, dock/taskbar behavior).
• File-handler/default app behavior validation.
• Full release-readiness regression and dry-run validation.

Known limitations (RC3 target state)

• Final GA cut (v1.0.0) remains gated on RC3 sign-off and 1.0.0 checklist completion.

Notes

• RC3 execution checklist: docs/releases/v0.9.9-rc.3-checklist.md
• RC3 blocker tracker: docs/rc3-blockers.md