github crowbartools/Firebot v5.61.0-beta1
Release v5.61.0-beta1

latest releases: v5.63.2, v5.63.1, v5.63.0...
pre-release9 months ago

v5.61.0-beta1 Update Notes

Caution

Several advanced variables may now work differently or have been deprecated in this release (e.g. any variables that begin with $array, $object, $raw or $regex). PLEASE test and update your setups accordingly to ensure they work as expected. For a full list of related changes, please see this wiki article

✨ New

  • Firebot's variable processing engine has been overhauled
  • The top bar now indicates the status of an active Hype Train (#2087)
  • Commands, Channel Rewards, Timers, and Scheduled Effect Lists can be enabled/disabled via tag (#576) (#2342)
  • Added an option on the Commands tab to manually clear cooldowns on both individual commands and all commands (#1947)
  • Added new $userIsBanned and $userIsTimedOut variables (#2330)
  • Added new $pronouns variable (#2187) (#2341)
  • Added new $extraLifeInfo, $extraLifeMilestones, $extraLifeDonations, and $extraLifeIncentives variables (#2229) (#2343)
  • Added new $arrayRandomItem, $filesInDirectory, $textPadStart, and $textPadEnd variables
  • Added new $null, $true and $false variables
  • Added default currency option for !steam system command (#2138)
  • Added new Before Firebot Closed event (#2332) (#2347)
  • Added new Evaluate JavaScript effect and $evalJs variable. These will allow you to run simple, very limited JavaScript functions for advanced processing.

🛠️ Improved

  • Command cooldowns are no longer cleared inadvertently in multiple scenarios, including when switching to the Commands tab or when using the Toggle Command effect (#1947)
  • We now better handle usernames in several scenarios, including those with Unicode/international characters in their usernames (#2123) (#2131) (#2390)
  • Usernames now get updated when users appear in chat after they change their username (#2198)
  • The !commands command now allows for custom chat output (#2339)
  • The Run Program effect can now read output (#1176)
  • Whisper events are no longer cached, meaning they will trigger with each message, just like chat messages
  • The known bot list is now loaded when connecting to Twitch if it failed to load previously (#2349)
  • The $followCount variable should more consistently return a value (#2368)
  • The $subNames variable now includes display names (#2379)
  • Firebot now monitors and attempts to resubscribe to any EventSub subscriptions that may have become invalid
  • The Log Message effect now has a multiline editor for the message
  • Backups created on Windows will now properly restore on non-Windows systems
  • Several internal Firebot systems have been refactored/updated (viewer database, command handlers, currency, in-app notifications, backups)

✅ Fixed

  • Fixed an issue with Raid event metadata
  • Fixed an issue where quick actions may not import correctly from a Firebot setup (#2376)
  • Fixed an issue with effect outputs causing an error in Loop Effects effect
  • Conditional effects now properly read previous effect outputs
  • Fixed an issue where $chatMessage variable does not return the full chat message for a command with a regex trigger (#2394)
  • Fixed an issue where variables may unexpectedly return [object Object] (#2323)
  • Fixed an issue where HTTP routes registered via custom scripts may erroneously include backslashes

🔗 API Changes

  • Added new GET /timers/:timerId/:action API endpoint (#2395) (#2396)
  • Custom script parametersUpdated() and stop() functions are now properly called (#2337) (#2338)
  • Bumped Electron to 28.2.2

Windows Install

  • Download and run Firebot-v5.61.0-beta1-setup.exe

MacOS Install

  • Download Firebot-v5.61.0-beta1-macos-x64.dmg
  • Right click the .dmg and select "Open"
  • In the dialog that appears click "Cancel"
  • Right click the .dmg again and select "Open"
  • In the dialog that appears click "Open"

Note: Mac OS does not receive auto-updates

Linux Install

  • Download Firebot-v5.61.0-beta1-linux-x64.tar.gz
  • ?? will need further instructions

Note: Linux does not receive auto-updates

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