MiSTer Companion v3.0.0

MiSTer Companion v3.0.0 is now available.

This release marks a major milestone, bringing a full rewrite of the application using PyQt6.
The new version introduces a redesigned interface and a more scalable foundation for future development.

New Features

• Full rewrite in PyQt6 with a redesigned and modernized interface
• New Flash Mr. Fusion tab for downloading and flashing SD cards directly from the app
• New Newsfeed system for in-app updates and announcements
• New Theme Selector with Auto, Light, Dark and Purple modes
• New built-in scripts including Auto Time and DAV Browser
• Improved foundation for future macOS support, thanks to contributions from DoggyChicken

Improvements

• Expanded and reorganized Scripts tab with improved script management
• Improved update_all configuration workflow, no longer requires an initial run
• Improved network scanning with better reliability and re-scan support
• Improved SaveManager stability and automatic handling of missing folders
• Reworked wallpaper system using a more reliable JSON database backend
• Improved overall UI consistency, layout, and usability across all tabs
• General stability improvements and bug fixes throughout the application

Architecture Changes

• Transitioned from a single-file Tkinter application to a modular multi-file PyQt6 project structure
• Codebase is now split into logical components (UI, core logic, dialogs, tabs)
• Improved maintainability, scalability, and ease of future development

Notes

• Version 2.x is now considered Legacy Edition and will no longer receive updates
• The source code for v2.x will remain available
• v3 provides a new foundation for future features and continued development

Linux

After extracting the archive, make the application executable:

chmod +x MiSTer-Companion