Espander v0.1.0
Espander is an open-source visual manager and synchronization companion for Espanso. This release includes native installers for macOS and Windows.
What’s New
- Added seamless GitHub OAuth authentication.
- Connect to GitHub through the browser—no manually generated Personal Access Token required.
- Browse and select accessible GitHub repositories directly inside Espander.
- Securely store GitHub access tokens using the operating system credential store.
- Added two-way GitHub synchronization for Espanso snippets.
- Improved Google Sheets importing.
- Improved snippet creation, editing, organization, and category management.
- Added local import and export support.
- Added notifications, documentation, update information, and dynamic application content.
- Improved Espanso YAML generation and synchronization reliability.
- Added automatic repository and default-branch validation.
- Improved connection feedback and error messages.
- Added macOS and Windows release installers.
GitHub Connection
To connect:
- Open Espander → Settings → GitHub.
- Click Connect to GitHub.
- Authorize Espander in your browser.
- Return to Espander and select a repository.
No manual GitHub token configuration is required.
Downloads
- macOS: Download the Apple Silicon
.dmgfile. - Windows: Download the x64
.exeinstaller.
Platform Notes
- The macOS build currently supports Apple Silicon.
- The macOS application is not notarized, so macOS may display a security confirmation during the first launch.
- The Windows installer is currently unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may display a warning.
Feedback and Issues
If you encounter a problem, please open a GitHub issue with your operating system, Espander version, and steps to reproduce the issue.