Baulr v0.5.1

Baulr v0.5.1 — macOS Bundle Signing & Packaging Fix

Release Version: v0.5.1
Tag: v0.5.1
Release Date: October 22, 2026

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Overview

Baulr 0.5.1 is a patch release that enables ad-hoc code signing for macOS desktop packages, properly sealing the application bundle and embedded components for Apple Silicon systems.

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Improvements & Fixes

• macOS Bundle Signing: Configured ad-hoc bundle code signing (signingIdentity: "-") in Tauri so that Baulr.app, its resources, and the embedded rclone binary are properly signed and sealed together, eliminating bundle structure errors on macOS.
• Gatekeeper Documentation: Updated release documentation with instructions for macOS Sequoia & Sonoma quarantine approval (xattr -cr /Applications/Baulr.app).

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Installation & Downloads

Platform	Architecture	Installer Format	Permanent Download Link
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	.dmg	Baulr-mac-arm64.dmg
Windows	64-bit (x64)	.exe (NSIS)	Baulr-windows-x64.exe

Note

macOS Gatekeeper First-Launch: Because Baulr is distributed directly via GitHub without paid Apple notarization, modern macOS (Sonoma & Sequoia) will flag downloaded binaries with a quarantine warning ("damaged and can't be opened"). After dragging Baulr.app to your Applications folder, run this one-line command in Terminal to approve it:

xattr -cr /Applications/Baulr.app

(Or navigate to System Settings ➔ Privacy & Security, scroll down to Security, and click Open Anyway). Versioned archives (Baulr_0.5.1_...) remain available in the release assets below for archival purposes.

Baulr v0.5.0

Baulr v0.5.0 — Vault Sorting, Provider Filtering & Account Identity

Release Version: v0.5.0
Tag: v0.5.0
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Status: Latest

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Overview

Baulr v0.5.0 introduces folders-first directory sorting, 1-click cloud provider filtering, automatic account email identification across all connected clouds, and a redesigned account management layout.

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What's New

Folders-First Sorting & Navigation

Browse your unified archive with organized directory structure and multi-attribute sorting across both table and grid views.

• Folders-First Invariant: Folders now always stay grouped at the top of your view regardless of whether you sort by name, size, or date.
• Toolbar Sort Menu: Quickly toggle between Name (A–Z / Z–A), Date (Newest / Oldest), and Size (Largest / Smallest) from a compact menu in the browser toolbar.

Cloud Provider Filter Pills

Isolate and view files belonging to specific cloud accounts with a single click.

• 1-Click Filtering: Filter your view between "All" items and specific cloud accounts (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box) with live item counters.
• Adaptive Visibility: The filter bar automatically hides when only one cloud provider is active to keep your screen clean and distraction-free.

Connected Account Identity Display

Easily verify which personal or work accounts are actively linked to your unified storage pool.

• Account Email Badges: Connected account cards and file browser tooltips now display your signed-in email address for every connected cloud service.
• Automatic Local Caching: Account details are securely saved on your device so account status loads instantly on startup.

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Improvements & Fixes

• Account Card Layout: Redesigned account cards into a clean, modern layout with distinct action buttons, storage meters, and status badges.
• Cloud Sync Placement: Moved account synchronization directly into the Cloud Accounts section header where you manage your storage.
• Google Drive Account Details: Resolved an authentication scope issue that previously prevented Google Drive account emails from displaying.
• Header Decluttering: Streamlined the main application header and directory header to emphasize storage metrics and search.

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Installation & Downloads

Platform	Architecture	Installer Format	Permanent Download Link
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	.dmg	Baulr-mac-arm64.dmg
Windows	64-bit (x64)	.exe (NSIS)	Baulr-windows-x64.exe

Note

On macOS, if an "unidentified developer" prompt appears upon opening, right-click (or Control-click) Baulr.app in Finder and select Open to approve the binary. Versioned archives (Baulr_0.5.0_...) remain available in the release assets below for archival purposes.

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Full Changelog: v0.4.0...v0.5.0

Baulr v0.4.0

Baulr v0.4.0 — Dropbox & Box Providers, Upload Pickers & Release Permalinks

Release Version: v0.4.0
Tag: v0.4.0
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Status: Pre-release / Beta

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Overview

Baulr v0.4.0 introduces support for Dropbox and Box cloud storage accounts—increasing potential unified free vault capacity up to 32 GB—alongside flexible file and folder upload selectors, external browser share link integration, and permanent desktop download permalinks.

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What's New

Dropbox & Box Cloud Storage Providers

Expand your pooled vault capacity beyond Google Drive and OneDrive:

• Up to 32 GB Free Vault: Connect Dropbox (2 GB free tier) and Box (10 GB free tier) alongside Google Drive (15 GB) and OneDrive (5 GB) into a single, unified storage pool.
• Fast Authorization: Seamless browser-based authorization with non-blocking credential setup and background quota synchronization.
• Provider Indicators: Modern provider iconography across vault files, storage cards, and media grids to clarify where each file is stored.

File & Folder Upload Selectors

Granular control over how content is offloaded into your vault:

• Upload Mode Switcher: Dropdown menus on both the dashboard dropzone and the vault browser toolbar allow choosing between selecting individual files or whole directories.
• Direct Subdirectory Placement: Upload selected files straight into the currently active directory from the vault toolbar.

Permanent Release Download Permalinks

Streamlined distribution for website downloads and automation:

• Static Permalinks: Desktop release packaging now generates permanent download URLs (Baulr-mac-arm64.dmg and Baulr-windows-x64.exe) that remain constant across versions.
• Archival Parity: Version-specific installers continue to be published alongside permalinks for archival and rollback support.

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Improvements & Fixes

• External Browser Share Links: Vault share links now open reliably in your default desktop browser rather than an embedded webview.
• Graceful Authorization Cancellation: Suppressed error banners when a browser authorization flow is cancelled or denied by the user.
• Storage Metric Precision: Capacity meters now preserve two decimal places for fractional storage quantities (e.g. 3.31 GB / 15 GB).
• Duplicate Folder Guard: Added proactive inline validation preventing duplicate folder names within the same directory path.

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Installation & Downloads

Platform	Architecture	Installer Format	Permanent Download Link
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	.dmg	Baulr-mac-arm64.dmg
Windows	64-bit (x64)	.exe (NSIS)	Baulr-windows-x64.exe

Note

On macOS, if an "unidentified developer" prompt appears upon opening, right-click (or Control-click) Baulr.app in Finder and select Open to approve the binary. Versioned archive bundles (Baulr_0.4.0_...) are attached below for archival and rollback purposes.

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Full Changelog: v0.3.0...v0.4.0

Baulr v0.3.0

Baulr v0.3.0 — Folder Categorization & Direct Subdirectory Offloading

Release Version: v0.3.0
Tag: v0.3.0
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Status: Pre-release / Beta

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Overview

Baulr v0.3.0 introduces folder categorization, single-provider destination selection, and direct subdirectory offloading—providing full control over how files and folders are organized across your unified cloud vault.

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What's New

Custom Folder Creation & Categorization

Organize your cloud vault just like a local drive:

• Instant Creation: Folders appear in your vault file browser immediately with zero waiting delay or full-screen spinners.
• Root & Nested Subdirectories: Create organized directory hierarchies (e.g. Projects, Work/2026, Photos/Family) with responsive breadcrumb navigation.

Smart Cloud Destination Selection

Control which connected cloud provider stores newly created folders:

• Specific Cloud Selection: Choose explicitly which connected cloud account (e.g. Google Drive or OneDrive) will hold the folder.
• Automatic Allocation: Let Baulr assess connected accounts and assign the folder to the cloud with the most free space.
• Streamlined Single Account Experience: If only one account is connected, Baulr automatically assigns placement without unnecessary menus.

Direct-to-Folder Uploads ("Upload here")

Offload files straight into their intended location:

• Contextual Upload Action: Click Upload here in the vault toolbar to offload content straight into your active directory path.
• Direct Subdirectory Staging: Files and folders land directly in the target subfolder in your cloud vault without needing to be moved afterward.

Pre-Flight Capacity Protection

Prevent failed transfers and disk space issues before uploading begins:

• Pre-Upload Capacity Gate: Verifies remaining cloud space before an offload starts.
• Proactive Alerts: If an item or batch exceeds available cloud storage, Baulr alerts you upfront before any data is transferred.

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Improvements & Fixes

• Instant Dialog Feedback: The folder creation modal closes immediately upon submission, performing background cloud synchronization smoothly.
• Storage Metrics Stability: Addressed edge cases where storage amounts temporarily displayed as empty during account refreshes.
• Directory Breadcrumb Polish: Smoothed transitions and navigation when traversing deep directory hierarchies.

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Installation & Downloads

Platform	Architecture	Installer Format	Package Asset
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	.dmg	Baulr_0.3.0_aarch64.dmg
Windows	64-bit (x64)	.exe (NSIS)	Baulr_0.3.0_x64-setup.exe

Note

On macOS, if an "unidentified developer" prompt appears upon opening, right-click (or Control-click) Baulr.app in Finder and select Open to approve the binary.

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Full Changelog: v0.2.0...v0.3.0

Baulr v0.2.0

Baulr v0.2.0 — Public Share Links, Progressive Loading & LAN Mobile Upload

Release Version: v0.2.0
Tag: v0.2.0
Release Date: October 17, 2026
Status: Pre-release / Beta

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Overview

Baulr v0.2.0 is a major milestone release introducing public share links, progressive multi-cloud vault browsing, local Wi-Fi mobile uploads, configurable bandwidth rate limiting, and a dedicated settings interface.

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What's New

Public Cloud Share Links

Generate shareable web links directly from the vault files table:

• Parallel Remote Resolution: Inspects active cloud accounts simultaneously using asynchronous worker tasks, returning the link from whichever provider resolves first.
• In-Memory Caching: Previously resolved links are cached in memory for instant retrieval and automatically invalidated when files are modified or deleted.
• Direct Actions: Instant clipboard copying and external browser preview options.

Progressive Vault Loading & Sync Indicators

Eliminate all-or-nothing loading delays and perceived data loss:

• Fastest Account First: Items appear as soon as their respective provider returns data, avoiding blocking delays from slower accounts.
• Account Fault Isolation: Connection errors on one provider do not block files loaded from other accounts, providing localized retry triggers.
• Intent-Driven Hover Prefetching: Moving your cursor over the Vault Files tab triggers background synchronization ahead of the click.
• Reassuring Sync States: Contextual checking notices and status badges prevent premature empty states while accounts synchronize.

LAN Wi-Fi Mobile Direct Upload

Transfer photos and documents directly from mobile devices over your local network:

• QR Code Pairing: Scanning the desktop QR code opens a secure web interface hosted on your local Wi-Fi network.
• Zero Mobile App Installation: Upload media directly from mobile photo libraries or document pickers without downloading an app or entering passwords.
• Direct Staging: Transferred files land straight into the desktop offloader queue for capacity checking and safe offloading.

Upload Bandwidth Rate Limiter

Manage network bandwidth during cloud offloads:

• Upload-Targeted Caps: Limits background upload traffic (Unlimited, 25, 10, 5, 2 MB/s, or custom limits) without slowing down vault downloads.
• Dynamic Application: Applies rate changes immediately without interrupting active transfers or restarting the engine.
• Persistent Preferences: Bandwidth limits are automatically remembered across application restarts.

Dedicated Settings View

Centralized preferences for theme, network, and system status:

• Decluttered Header: Moved speed limits and themes out of the top navigation bar into a dedicated settings screen.
• Obsidian Theme Selection: Preview and toggle between Obsidian, Titanium, and Bronze color schemes.

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Improvements & Fixes

• Multi-Item Drag & Drop: Enhanced dropzone to accept multiple files and directories in a single drop with automatic name disambiguation.
• Architecture Simplification: Removed 133 lines of redundant wrapper logic, stream deduplication, and single-caller components through targeted refactoring.
• Quota Synchronization Resilience: Stabilized multi-cloud quota queries with 45s HTTP client timeouts and robust error caching.

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Installation & Downloads

Platform	Architecture	Installer Format	Package Asset
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	.dmg	Baulr_0.2.0_aarch64.dmg
Windows	64-bit (x64)	.exe (NSIS)	Baulr_0.2.0_x64-setup.exe

Note

On macOS, if an "unidentified developer" prompt appears upon opening, right-click (or Control-click) Baulr.app in Finder and select Open to approve the binary.

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Full Changelog: v0.1.0...v0.2.0

Baulr v0.1.0

Baulr v0.1.0 — Initial Release & Virtual Cloud Vault Engine

Release Version: v0.1.0
Tag: v0.1.0
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Status: Pre-release / Beta

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Overview

The initial release of Baulr, a local-first desktop application that unifies free cloud storage accounts into a single virtual vault, featuring automated capacity routing, cryptographic verification, and non-destructive space reclamation.

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What's New

Multi-Cloud Storage Pooling

Aggregate independent cloud accounts into one seamless local drive:

• Unified Capacity: Combine Google Drive (15 GB) and Microsoft OneDrive (5 GB) into a single virtual vault.
• Smart Capacity Routing: Automatic upstream selection routes offloads to the cloud account with sufficient free storage.
• Embedded Engine: Built-in background engine manages cloud connections locally with zero external server dependencies or telemetry.

Non-Destructive Folder Offloading

Free up local disk space without the risk of data loss:

• Drag-and-Drop Staging: Offload local folders with live progress indicators, speed telemetry, and transfer queues.
• Pre-Reclamation Verification: Automated hash verification ensures files are safely backed up to the cloud before local deletion is allowed.
• Safe Space Reclamation: Local files are moved to the OS Trash / Recycle Bin rather than permanently deleted.

Cloud Vault Browser & Retrieval

Inspect and recover vaulted files at any time:

• Live Directory Navigation: Browse files stored across connected cloud accounts directly inside the desktop interface.
• Native File Retrieval: Download files and directories to any destination folder with automated name collision resolution.

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Improvements & Fixes

• Process Supervision: Automatic lifecycle management for the embedded background engine on application launch and quit.
• Platform Hardening: Windows background execution flags prevent unwanted console windows from spawning.

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Installation & Downloads

Platform	Architecture	Installer Format	Package Asset
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	.dmg	Baulr_0.1.0_aarch64.dmg
Windows	64-bit (x64)	.exe (NSIS)	Baulr_0.1.0_x64-setup.exe

Note

On macOS, if an "unidentified developer" prompt appears upon opening, right-click (or Control-click) Baulr.app in Finder and select Open to approve the binary.