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Release Notes
Stay up to date with the latest features and improvements.
v5.3.0 December 2025
PWA & Mobile Experience
- • Install as an app — ShellNGN can now be installed directly from your browser as a Progressive Web App, giving you a native app experience on desktop and mobile devices
- • Dynamic page titles that adapt based on how you're using the app
Session Broadcasting
- • Broadcast to multiple sessions — Send keyboard input to all your connected SSH sessions at once, perfect for managing multiple servers simultaneously
File Transfer Enhancements
- • Download progress tracking — See real-time progress, transfer speed, and estimated time remaining for file downloads
- • Folder downloads — Download entire folders with progress tracking
- • Upload improvements — Upload folders as compressed archives with better reliability
- • Cancel transfers — Abort file transfers in progress when needed
- • Faster streaming downloads with improved performance
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- • Improved snippet management with better organization
- • Enhanced certificate handling for SSO connections
- • Various stability improvements
v5.2.1 December 9, 2025
Smart Command Autocomplete
- • Separate history and suggestions — Your command history is now displayed separately from command suggestions for easier navigation
- • Quick reopen — Press Ctrl+Space to bring back suggestions after dismissing them
- • Manage history — Delete individual items from your command history
- • Argument hints — See helpful descriptions for command arguments
- • Improved suggestion positioning and responsiveness
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- • Better dark theme colors for warning messages
- • Refined button styling throughout the application
v5.2.0 December 9, 2025
Admin & Monitoring (Pro)
- • Export session logs — Download session logs as CSV files with search and filter options
- • Export session history — Export your connection history for reporting and compliance
- • Real-time monitoring — View active sessions across your organization
- • Remote session management — Administrators can close sessions directly from the admin panel
- • Improved search that includes all session data fields
- • Better username display for domain accounts
User Interface
- • New skeleton loading states for smoother page transitions
- • Improved settings menu organization with clear sections
- • Admin-only navigation items for easier access to management features
- • Enhanced splitter panels that remember your preferred layout
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- • Improved SSH key validation
- • Better file type detection for SFTP operations
- • Performance optimizations throughout
v5.1.9 December 7, 2025
Split-Screen Terminal
- • Multiple terminal panes — View and work with multiple sessions side by side in a grid layout
- • Smooth navigation — New sessions smoothly scroll into view
- • Close individual panes — Easily close specific terminal panes without affecting others
User Interface Improvements
- • Custom scrollbar styling for terminals
- • Better disconnect state handling with clear status indicators
- • Responsive file browser panels that adapt to your screen size
- • Updated tab button styling for both light and dark themes
- • Click outside to dismiss autocomplete suggestions
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- • Rate limit handling improvements
- • Various layout and styling refinements
v5.1.0 December 2025
Infrastructure Updates
- • Updated Guacamole remote desktop to version 1.6.0 for better compatibility
- • File transfers for RDP — Transfer files during remote desktop sessions
- • Improved Docker container configuration
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- • Better session state management
- • Improved grid layout for multiple terminal sessions
- • Various stability fixes
v5.0.0
Major Release
December 3, 2025
Version 5 is a complete rebuild of ShellNGN using the latest technologies, delivering a faster, more responsive, and more reliable experience.
- Rebuilt from the ground up for better performance
- Modern, responsive interface that works beautifully on any screen size
- Faster load times and smoother interactions
- Improved reliability and stability
SSH Terminal
- • Connect to your servers securely from any browser
- • Real-time terminal with full color and formatting support
- • Multiple concurrent sessions with tabbed interface
- • Session history and quick reconnect
SFTP File Management
- • Browse remote files with an intuitive file browser
- • Drag and drop file uploads and downloads
- • Edit files directly in the browser
- • Transfer queue with progress tracking
Server Organization
- • Organize your servers in a hierarchical tree view
- • Quick search and filtering
- • Tags and groups for easy management
Security
- • Two-factor authentication support
- • Secure credential storage
- • SSH key management
Team Features (Pro)
- • Team and organization management
- • Shared server configurations
- • Role-based access control
- • Session audit logging
Remote Desktop
- • RDP and VNC access through your browser via Guacamole integration
- • No client software required
Version 5.0 represents a complete architectural rewrite of ShellNGN. For information about earlier versions, please contact support.
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