From 077c1ca774b3de7d40759a64cce625557c74771e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update docs for Desktop app v6.1.2 dot release - Update v6.1 download and SBOM links to v6.1.2 in desktop releases table - Add v6.1.2 changelog entry and update download binaries link - Update Linux install doc RPM/tarball references to v6.1.2 - Update MSI installer doc version references to v6.1.2 Co-authored-by: Amy Blais --- ...msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst | 20 +++++++++---------- .../desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst | 10 +++++----- .../product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 6 +++++- .../mattermost-desktop-releases.md | 2 +- 4 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst index aa308a1e0b2..1baa17fe6eb 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ The desktop v6.1 app includes in-app update notifications that check the Matterm Upgrading to v6.1.0 with MSI installer --------------------------------------- -Users upgrading from earlier Desktop app versions using the MSI installer may need to recreate taskbar shortcuts once after the upgrade. The v6.1.0 installer uses a more reliable method for shortcut icons that prevents shortcuts from breaking during future upgrades. This fixes a long-standing issue where shortcuts could break during MSI upgrades. This is a one-time action for the upgrade to v6.1.0. Future upgrades to v6.1.1 and later won't require shortcut recreation. Windows Store deployments aren't affected by this change. +Users upgrading from earlier Desktop app versions using the MSI installer may need to recreate taskbar shortcuts once after the upgrade. The v6.1.0 installer uses a more reliable method for shortcut icons that prevents shortcuts from breaking during future upgrades. This fixes a long-standing issue where shortcuts could break during MSI upgrades. This is a one-time action for the upgrade to v6.1.0. Future upgrades to v6.1.2 and later won't require shortcut recreation. Windows Store deployments aren't affected by this change. We recommend telling your users in advance that they may need to re-pin the taskbar shortcut after upgrading to desktop app v6.1. Desktop shortcuts are typically unaffected while taskbar shortcuts are most commonly impacted. @@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ Download group policy and MSI installer files .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00002.png :alt: Go to the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub. -3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.1.1 `__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit). +3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.1.2 `__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit). -4. Download the `source.zip `__ file as well to extract group policy files. +4. Download the `source.zip `__ file as well to extract group policy files. .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00003.png :alt: In the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub, go to the release page for the latest desktop release, then download the installer for your version of Windows. Download the source.zip file as well to extract group policy files. @@ -70,12 +70,12 @@ The following group policies are available supporting a state option of Not Conf | Update Notifications | If disabled, in-app update notifications are not shown. | v5.1 or later | ``EnableAutoUpdates`` | +--------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+----------------------------+ -1. Browse to the folder the above files were downloaded to and unzip the ``desktop-6.1.1.zip`` file in place. +1. Browse to the folder the above files were downloaded to and unzip the ``desktop-6.1.2.zip`` file in place. .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00004.png :alt: Go to the install download directory on your machine and unzip the ZIP file. -2. Navigate to the unzipped ``desktop-6.1.1\resources\windows\gpo`` folder and copy the contents. +2. Navigate to the unzipped ``desktop-6.1.2\resources\windows\gpo`` folder and copy the contents. .. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00005.png :alt: Go to the \resources\windows\gpo directory and copy its contents. @@ -210,12 +210,12 @@ Perform a silent installation of the MSI by running the following command: Ensure the desktop app is closed before proceeding with a silent installation. Because it's a silent installation, Mattermost won't prompt you to close the desktop app. -**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.1-x64.msi /qn`` +**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.2-x64.msi /qn`` -**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.1-x64.msi /qn'`` +**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.2-x64.msi /qn'`` .. note:: - - Replace ```` with the actual version number (e.g., ``v6.1.1``). + - Replace ```` with the actual version number (e.g., ``v6.1.2``). - From v6.1.0, the MSI installs per-machine by default, requiring administrator privileges. From version v5.9.0 of the Mattermost desktop app, the following silent MSI installation options are also available. @@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ Specify an install directory Use the ``APPLICATIONFOLDER`` parameter to specify an installation directory for the MSI installation: -- **Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.1-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""`` -- **PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.1-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""'`` +- **Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.2-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""`` +- **PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.1.2-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER=""'`` Change this command as new versions of the Mattermost Desktop App are released. diff --git a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst index 0a10a43c844..36aafdfacc3 100644 --- a/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst +++ b/source/deployment-guide/desktop/linux-desktop-install.rst @@ -57,13 +57,13 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. Install the Mattermost desktop app ---------------------------------- - 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.1.1-linux-x86_64.rpm `_ + 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.1.2-linux-x86_64.rpm `_ 2. At the command line, execute the following command: .. code-block:: sh - sudo rpm -i mattermost-desktop-6.1.1-linux-x86_64.rpm + sudo rpm -i mattermost-desktop-6.1.2-linux-x86_64.rpm 3. Run Mattermost as a desktop app. @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. .. code-block:: sh - sudo rpm -u mattermost-desktop-6.1.1-linux-x86_64.rpm + sudo rpm -u mattermost-desktop-6.1.2-linux-x86_64.rpm .. tip:: You can review the current version of your desktop app by selecting the **More** |more-icon-vertical| icon located in the top left corner of the desktop app, then selecting **Help > Version...**. @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. flatpak install mattermost-desktop-{VERSION}-linux-{ARCH}.flatpak - Replace ``{VERSION}`` with the version number (e.g., ``6.1.1``) and ``{ARCH}`` with your architecture (``x86_64`` or ``aarch64``). + Replace ``{VERSION}`` with the version number (e.g., ``6.1.2``) and ``{ARCH}`` with your architecture (``x86_64`` or ``aarch64``). 4. Run Mattermost as a desktop app: @@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ This page describes how to install the Mattermost desktop app on Linux. Install the Desktop App's compressed tarball --------------------------------------------- - 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.1.1-linux-x64.tar.gz `_ + 1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.1.2-linux-x64.tar.gz `_ 2. Extract the archive to a convenient location, then give ``chrome-sandbox`` in the extracted directory the required ownership and permissions: ``sudo chown root:root chrome-sandbox && sudo chmod 4755 chrome-sandbox`` diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index 5d667e01b4f..bb45c4c8cf9 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter (release-v6-1)= ## Release v6.1 +- **v6.1.2, released 2026-04-13** + + - Mattermost Desktop App v6.1.2 contains a security fix. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/). + - **v6.1.1, released 2026-04-08** - Mattermost Desktop App v6.1.1 contains low to medium severity level security fixes. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/). @@ -22,7 +26,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter - Original v6.1.0 release -**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v6.1.1) +**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v6.1.2) ### Important Upgrade Notes diff --git a/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md b/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md index 2acecccd5e8..d873c5f85f9 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md +++ b/source/product-overview/mattermost-desktop-releases.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Mattermost releases a new desktop app version every 4 months, in February, May, | **Release** | **Support** | **Compatible with** | |:---|:---|:---| -| v6.1 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.1.1) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.1.1/sbom-desktop-v6.1.1.json) | Released: 2026-03-02
Support Ends: 2026-05-15 | {ref}`v11.5 `, {ref}`v11.4 `, {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v10.11 ` | +| v6.1 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.1.2) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.1.2/sbom-desktop-v6.1.2.json) | Released: 2026-03-02
Support Ends: 2026-05-15 | {ref}`v11.5 `, {ref}`v11.4 `, {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v10.11 ` | | v6.0 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.0.4) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.0.4/sbom-desktop-v6.0.4.json) | Released: 2025-11-14
Support Ends: 2026-03-15 | {ref}`v11.4 `, {ref}`v11.3 `, {ref}`v11.2 `, {ref}`v11.1 `, {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 `, {ref}`v10.11 ` | | v5.13 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.13.5) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.13.5/sbom-desktop-v5.13.5.json) | Released: 2025-08-15
Support Ends: 2026-08-15 {ref}`EXTENDED ` | {ref}`v11.0 `, {ref}`v10.12 `, {ref}`v10.11 `, {ref}`v10.10 `, {ref}`v10.9 `, {ref}`v10.5 ` | | v5.12 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.12.1) \| {ref}`Changelog ` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.12.1/sbom-desktop-v5.12.1.json) | Released: 2025-05-16
Support Ends: 2025-08-15 | {ref}`v10.10 `, {ref}`v10.9 `, {ref}`v10.8 `, {ref}`v10.7 `, {ref}`v10.6 `, {ref}`v10.5 ` | From b262f92f27feb0900366488e333a5ab7226f20d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:38:44 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index bb45c4c8cf9..cb29134b837 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter (release-v6-1)= ## Release v6.1 -- **v6.1.2, released 2026-04-13** +- **v6.1.2, released ** - - Mattermost Desktop App v6.1.2 contains a security fix. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/). + - Fixed an issue where the desktop app failed to start on Linux when GPU hardware acceleration was disabled. - **v6.1.1, released 2026-04-08** From b4e0d49a55780e8bc8292f35d90758ca38b0c22f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amy Blais <29708087+amyblais@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:20:51 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update desktop-app-changelog.md --- source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md index cb29134b837..058e993c36b 100644 --- a/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md +++ b/source/product-overview/desktop-app-changelog.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ This changelog summarizes updates to Mattermost desktop app releases for [Matter (release-v6-1)= ## Release v6.1 -- **v6.1.2, released ** +- **v6.1.2, released 2026-04-21** - Fixed an issue where the desktop app failed to start on Linux when GPU hardware acceleration was disabled.