🚀 Github-Store 1.6.0 - Discover, Star, and Install Like Never Before!
Welcome to the most polished release yet! Dive into a faster, prettier app with stellar new features like starring your favorite repos, seamless Linux support, and a fresh developer profile. We've modularized the codebase for rock-solid performance, added global languages, and squashed bugs—making it easier than ever to explore GitHub's universe across Android and desktop.
Caution
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🌐 Brand New Home on the Web! Check out the shiny GitHub Store website!
💬 Join the Community! Hop into our Discord server to chat, share repos, and shape the future.
✨ Sparkling New Features
- 🌟 Starred Repositories: Pin and revisit your favorite repos instantly—your personal GitHub stars, right in the app! (#177)
- 🐧 Linux Love: AppImage downloads prioritized, plus Debian 12 packages for effortless desktop installs. (#178, #239)
- 🗣️ Built-in Translations: Seamlessly translate repo content and UI—explore the world in your language!
- 👤 Developer Profiles: Peek into creators' worlds with a dedicated profile screen full of insights. (#179)
- 🔗 Deep Linking Magic: Jump straight to repo details from any link—smooth navigation awaits. (#246)
- 📥 Smart Releases & App Management: Pick any release version, open/uninstall/downgrade apps with ease. (#251, #253)
- 🌐 Proxy Power & Supercharged Caching: Bypass networks smoothly and enjoy lightning-fast loads everywhere. (#262, #265)
- ⚡ Manual Installs & Native Splashes: Auto-checks, custom installs, and buttery Android splash screens. (#266, #267)
- 🔐 Smarter Login: Session handling that just works, plus easy sharing of repos. (#268, #273)
🎨 UI/UX Glow-Up
- Liquid Glass Chips: Category filters now shimmer with a futuristic glassy redesign—scroll to top on switches for pure delight. (#244, #240)
- Fresh Icons & Details Polish: Stunning new Android icons and refined repo screens. (#272, #271)
🌍 Global Reach
Thanks to our amazing community:
- Polish by @dawid9707 (#158)
- Turkish by @baturax (#180)
- Bengali updates by @arg387 (#183)
- Hindi by @adnan-bhaldar (#248)
🛠️ Under the Hood Wins
- Overhauled search for spot-on results, relocated settings to your profile, and dynamic proxy support. (#250, #261)
- Modular project structure, dependency upgrades, and build tweaks for Android/Desktop harmony. (#210, #270, #238)
🐛 Bug Squashed
- Fixed APK architecture matching for flawless armv7/armv8 downloads. (#247)
📚 Better Docs & Security
👏 Shoutout to New Heroes
A huge welcome to our first-time contributors fueling this open-source adventure:
Ready to star some repos and install with style? Download now and join 1.6.0's magic! ⭐ Get it on GitHub
Thanks for building with us—feedback welcome! 🚀