Catfish 8

Release notes

• Added a built-in feedback system to collect user suggestions.
• Introduced DevTools for developers and advanced users.
• Enhanced the new tab page with a cleaner and more useful layout.
• Revised the About window with updated information and design.
• Made minor layout changes for a smoother browsing experience.
• Added support for favicons to make tabs easier to identify.

Note: I won't upload the code. I will release the full code at the full release.

Catfish 0.4

Catfish 0.4 — Release Notes

New Features

• Added tabs for multiple pages.
• Added bookmarks support.
• Added settings panel.
• Added theme changing with saving.
• Added custom protocol catfish://.
• Added custom new tab page. catfish://newtab
• Added cat Easter egg (catfish://cats).

Improvements

• Changed button labels to icons.
• Minor UI layout changes.
• Added progress bar showing site loading status.

Catfish 0.3.1

Catfish 0.3.1 — Release Notes

Catfish Browser is a lightweight, open-source browser built on Chromium and JCEF.
This update brings a refreshed look, improved functionality, and several behind-the-scenes changes.

What’s New

• New UI for a cleaner, fresher look
• Tabs removed temporarily (planned to return in a future update)
• Updated to Java 24 for better performance and compatibility
• Added installer for easier setup
• Added splash screen when starting the browser
• Redesigned About window
• Added License window
• Added cookie support for improved browsing

Known Issues

• Downloading files causes the browser to crash (planned fix in the next version)

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