Releases & Updates

Stay up to date with MailCade releases.

#Release Types

#Stable Releases

Production-ready versions for all users.

Format: v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v2.0.0

#Beta Releases

Early access versions with new features (may have bugs).

Format: v1.0.0-beta.1, v1.1.0-beta.2

#How to Get Updates

#Automatic Updates (Recommended)

MailCade checks for updates automatically:

1. Opens notification when update available
2. Downloads in background
3. Prompts you to install
4. Restarts with new version

Enable in: Settings → General → Auto-update

#Manual Updates

Download the latest version manually:

1. Visit GitHub Releases
2. Download for your platform
3. Install over existing version
4. Launch MailCade

#Understanding Version Numbers

MailCade uses Semantic Versioning:

Format: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

• MAJOR (e.g., 2.0.0): Major changes, may break compatibility
• MINOR (e.g., 1.1.0): New features, fully compatible
• PATCH (e.g., 1.0.1): Bug fixes only

Examples:

• 1.0.0 → 1.0.1: Small bug fixes
• 1.0.0 → 1.1.0: New features added
• 1.0.0 → 2.0.0: Major update

#Beta Versions

Beta versions let you try new features early:

• Marked as "Pre-release" on GitHub
• May contain bugs
• Recommended for developers/testers
• Format: v1.1.0-beta.1

#Release Files

Each release includes installers for all platforms:

#macOS

• .dmg installer for Apple Silicon
• .zip portable version

#Windows

• .exe installer
• Portable executable

#Linux

• .AppImage (universal)
• .deb package (Debian/Ubuntu)
• .rpm package (Fedora/RHEL)

#Release Schedule

• Stable releases: As needed
• Feature updates: Every 1-2 months
• Bug fixes: As needed
• Security patches: Immediately

#Stay Informed

Get notified about new releases:

#GitHub

• Watch the repository
• Star for updates
• Check Releases page

#In-App

• Enable auto-update notifications
• Check "About" section for current version

#Changelog

View what's new in each release:

• Visit GitHub Releases
• Read release notes
• Check CHANGELOG.md file

#What's Next?

• Auto-Updates - Configure automatic updates
• Contributing - Report bugs or suggest features