v5.9.0

Terminay v5.9.0 improves the update experience with new menu-driven checking and smarter beta channel management.

Updates & Channels

Help Menu Integration

• Added "Check for Updates" option to the Help menu for easier access to update checking
• Users can now trigger update checks directly from the application interface

Beta Channel Improvements

• Beta channel now follows stable releases, ensuring beta users receive updates aligned with stable versions
• Enhanced update logic to coordinate beta and stable release schedules

Developer Experience

Testing & Validation

• Expanded app updater test suite with comprehensive coverage for update scenarios
• Added protocol-level tests for host update functionality

Documentation

• Documented update channel architecture and beta release strategy
• Updated progress tracking for settings, shortcuts, and desktop integration features

Release Assets

• macOS installer: https://github.com/markwylde/terminay/releases/download/v5.9.0/Terminay-Mac-5.9.0-Installer.dmg
• Linux AppImage: https://github.com/markwylde/terminay/releases/download/v5.9.0/Terminay-Linux-5.9.0.AppImage
• Standalone server (linux-x64): https://github.com/markwylde/terminay/releases/download/v5.9.0/terminay-server-5.9.0-linux-x64.tar.gz
• Standalone server (linux-arm64): https://github.com/markwylde/terminay/releases/download/v5.9.0/terminay-server-5.9.0-linux-arm64.tar.gz