Changelog

See what's new in every Taphouse release

Version 1.4.8

LATEST
February 9, 2026

New Features

  • OCLP Compatibility Mode โ€” New setting "Use reinstall for cask upgrades" for users running OpenCore Legacy Patcher on older Macs
    • Located in Settings โ†’ Updates
    • When enabled, cask upgrades use `brew reinstall --cask` instead of `brew upgrade`
    • Avoids the `listxattr for destination failed` error on OCLP systems

Version 1.4.7

February 6, 2026

New Features

  • Snooze & Ignore for App Updates โ€” Snooze updates temporarily or permanently ignore them from the App Updates section
    • Snooze for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or until next version
    • Permanently ignore updates you don't want

Bug Fixes

  • Various Bug Fixes โ€” Various bug fixes and improvements

Version 1.4.6

February 2, 2026

New Features

  • Curated CollectionsPRO โ€” Predefined package bundles for common workflows
    • New "Collections" section in sidebar under Discover
    • 7 curated collections: Web Development, Data Science, DevOps & Cloud, iOS/macOS Development, Media & Design, Productivity, Terminal Power User
    • Individual package installation is free
    • "Install All" button for one-click collection setup (Pro feature)
  • Package TaggingPRO โ€” Organize packages with custom tags
    • New "Tags" section in sidebar under Organization
    • Create custom tags with 13 color options and 24 icons
    • Tag packages from the package detail view
    • Browse packages by tag
  • Scheduled MaintenancePRO โ€” Auto-run cleanup and health checks
    • Automatic cleanup on configurable schedule (daily, weekly, monthly)
    • Automatic brew doctor health checks on schedule
    • Notifications when maintenance completes
    • Battery-aware: skips tasks when battery is below 20%

Version 1.4.5

February 1, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Crashes on macOS Tahoe Beta โ€” Resolved assertion failures causing frequent crashes when scrolling packages, adopting apps, or updating
    • Removed force unwraps that could cause crashes when system APIs return unexpected values
    • Fixed race conditions in icon loading caused by detached Tasks in defer blocks
    • Added defensive validation for icons before processing
    • Wrapped icon operations in autoreleasepool for proper memory management
    • Gracefully handles corrupted or invalid icons from IconServices

Version 1.4.4

January 30, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Discover Section Slowdown โ€” Throttled description loading to max 2 concurrent processes (was spawning 50+)
  • Fixed High CPU Usage โ€” Icon and description loading now use proper concurrency limits

Improvements

  • Progressive Loading โ€” Package descriptions now load with a queue system for better resource management

Version 1.4.3

January 30, 2026

Security

  • Enhanced License Validation Security โ€” Added SSL certificate pinning to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
    • Thanks to Kami (kamidevs.com) for responsibly reporting this vulnerability

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Icon Matching โ€” iTunes icon lookup no longer returns wrong icons when no match is found
  • Fixed Discover Section Performance โ€” Progressive category loading now properly stops when leaving the view
  • Fixed Icon Loading Loops โ€” Icons no longer reload repeatedly when already cached

Improvements

  • Modern Security APIs โ€” Updated to modern Security framework APIs (SecTrustCopyCertificateChain)

Version 1.4.2

January 29, 2026

Improvements

  • Complete Translations โ€” All 6 languages now at 100% coverage (German, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, English)
  • Faster Icon Loading โ€” Icons now load instantly from disk cache on subsequent launches
  • Persistent Failed Lookups Cache โ€” Icons that can't be found are remembered, avoiding repeated network requests

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Icon Cache Mismatch โ€” Cask icons now use consistent cache keys (tokens instead of display names)
  • Removed Unnecessary Delays โ€” Eliminated artificial delays in icon loading for snappier UI

Version 1.4.1

January 28, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Improved License Validation โ€” Enhanced license verification for better reliability

Version 1.4.0

January 20, 2026

New Features

  • Apple Silicon Migration AssistantPRO โ€” Find Intel apps running under Rosetta
    • Scans apps to detect CPU architecture (arm64, x86_64, Universal)
    • Identifies Intel-only apps that require Rosetta translation
    • Shows which apps have native ARM versions available via Homebrew
    • One-click installation of native versions
    • Color-coded architecture badges (green=native, orange=Intel, blue=Universal)
    • New "Apple Silicon" section in sidebar
  • Release Notes PreviewPRO โ€” See what changed before updating
    • Fetches release notes from GitHub Releases API
    • Shows in expandable disclosure or popover
    • Works for both formulae and casks with GitHub sources
    • Displays release date and version information
  • Paid Upgrade Detection โ€” Warns before potentially paid major version upgrades
    • Detects major version changes (e.g., v2 โ†’ v3) that may require purchase
    • Orange badge and confirmation dialog before updating
    • Protection on "Update All", bulk updates, and individual update buttons
    • Smart version parsing handles various formats (1.2.3, v2.0, 2024.1)
  • Snooze Updates โ€” Temporarily ignore updates without permanently pinning
    • Snooze for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or until next version
    • New "Snoozed" section in sidebar to manage snoozed packages
    • Auto-unsnooze when period expires or new version is released
    • Context menu option in Updates view
  • Enhanced Third-Party App UpdatesPRO โ€” Unified view for non-Homebrew app updates
    • Scans /Applications for apps with Sparkle update support
    • Parses Sparkle appcast XML feeds to detect available updates
    • Checks GitHub releases for known apps (VS Code, Rectangle, etc.)
    • Shows release notes, download buttons, and version comparisons

Improvements

  • Better Version Comparison โ€” Improved version comparison for detecting available updates
  • Enhanced Progress Indicators โ€” Improved scanning progress indicators across the app

Version 1.3.1.2

January 19, 2026

New Features

  • Self-Updating Casks Option โ€” New setting to include casks with auto-update mechanisms in the Updates list
    • Located in Settings โ†’ General โ†’ Updates section
    • When enabled, uses `brew outdated --greedy-auto-updates` to detect version differences
    • Includes apps like Firefox, Chrome, Slack that update themselves
    • Disabled by default to preserve existing behavior

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Missing Cask Updates โ€” Casks with `auto_updates` flag (like Firefox, Chrome) were not appearing in Updates even when newer versions were available via Homebrew

Version 1.3.1.1

January 13, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed German Language Picker โ€” German now appears in Settings language selector

Version 1.3.1

January 13, 2026

New Features

  • German Localization โ€” Taphouse is now available in German (Deutsch)
    • Added to the 5 existing languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French)
    • Full UI translation including sidebar, settings, dialogs, and feature descriptions
  • CVE/Security Vulnerability Scanner โ€” Scan installed packages for known security vulnerabilities
    • Queries the OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities) API
    • Shows severity levels (Critical, High, Medium, Low) with color-coded badges
    • Expandable rows with CVE details and reference links
    • Progress indicator showing scan progress
    • 1-hour caching to avoid repeated slow scans
    • "Upgrade" button when a fix is available
  • Package Health DashboardPRO โ€” New "Health" section showing system health at a glance
    • Overview of outdated packages, vulnerabilities, orphans, cache size, doctor issues
    • Color-coded overall health status (Good/Warning/Attention Needed)
    • Health score calculation (0-100%)
    • Quick action buttons to navigate to relevant sections
  • Pre-Install InspectionPRO โ€” Review what a cask will install before installing
    • Shows all artifacts (apps, binaries, fonts, pkg installers, etc.)
    • Warns about background processes (LaunchAgents/LaunchDaemons)
    • Warns about sudo/admin password requirements
    • Shows caveats if present
    • "Inspect" button in Search view before installing
  • Duplicate App DetectionPRO โ€” New "Duplicates" section in sidebar
    • Detects apps installed from multiple sources (Homebrew, App Store, Manual)
    • Shows source badges with color coding
    • Remove from either source (Homebrew uninstall or move to trash)
  • Orphaned Dependency CleanupPRO โ€” Find and remove unused dependencies
    • Shows packages installed as dependencies but no longer needed
    • Displays version and size for each orphaned package
    • One-click "Remove All" via brew autoremove
  • Leftover Files ScannerPRO โ€” Scan for leftover files after uninstalling apps
    • Searches 9 common Library locations (Application Support, Preferences, Caches, etc.)
    • Shows file sizes and allows selective deletion

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Deep Cleanup Not Clearing Cache โ€” Deep cleanup now properly clears the download cache
  • Fixed Duplicate Detection False Positives โ€” Homebrew-installed apps no longer incorrectly marked as "Manual"

Version 1.2.9.2

January 12, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Adopt Apps Version Display โ€” Adopt Apps now correctly shows marketing version instead of build number
    • Now correctly compares versions with Homebrew casks
    • Shows "Adopt" instead of "Update & Adopt" when versions match

Version 1.2.9.1

January 11, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed History Not Recording โ€” Install, upgrade, and uninstall operations now properly record to History
    • History entries were never being saved due to missing implementation
    • All operations (single and bulk) now correctly appear in the History section

Version 1.2.9

January 11, 2026

New Features

  • Ignore Updates โ€” Right-click any outdated package to hide it from Updates
    • Hidden updates shown in collapsible section at bottom
    • Easily restore with "Show" button or "Show All Hidden Updates"

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Font Cask Suggestions โ€” Adopt Apps no longer suggests font casks for regular applications
  • Fixed Quarantine Self-Detection โ€” Taphouse no longer lists itself as a quarantined app
  • Fixed Dependencies Display โ€” Dependency tree now shows correctly for all formulae
    • Fixed tree parsing that was incorrectly calculating indent levels
    • Dependencies and dependents now display properly

Improvements

  • Clarified Homebrew Analytics โ€” Settings now clearly indicate this is Homebrew's setting, not Taphouse's

Version 1.2.8

January 9, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Cask Version Display โ€” Casks now show actual installed app version instead of Homebrew's metadata
    • Detects when apps are updated via Sparkle or other updaters
    • Shows orange sync icon when actual version differs from Homebrew
    • Tooltip and detail view explain the version mismatch

Improvements

  • Updated Pro Price โ€” Price display updated to โ‚ฌ9.99

Version 1.2.7

January 7, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Minor Bug Fixes โ€” Various improvements and fixes

Version 1.2.6

January 3, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Menu Bar Only ModePRO โ€” Pro users enabling "Menu Bar Only" mode now correctly see the app hide from Dock
    • Fixed race condition where menu bar mode was applied before license validation
    • Menu bar mode is now re-applied after async license check finishes
  • Fixed Sparkle Update Version Detection โ€” Apps using Sparkle updater now show correct installed version
    • Now prefers CFBundleVersion over CFBundleShortVersionString
    • Fixes false "update available" notifications for apps like DxO PhotoLab
    • Applied to Sparkle updates, GitHub releases, and Electron app detection
  • Fixed Duplicate Apps in App Updates โ€” Same app no longer appears multiple times
    • Deduplicates by feed URL (Sparkle), repo (GitHub), and app name (Electron)
    • Fixes issue when same app exists in multiple directories
  • Fixed Updates Section Selection โ€” Clicking on packages in Updates now shows details in the right pane
  • Improved Homepage Links โ€” Safari icon now opens actual project homepage instead of formulae.brew.sh

Version 1.2.4

January 2, 2026

New Features

  • Multi-Language Support โ€” Taphouse is now available in 5 languages
    • English (default)
    • ไธญๆ–‡ (็ฎ€ไฝ“) โ€” Simplified Chinese
    • Espaรฑol โ€” Spanish
    • ะ ัƒััะบะธะน โ€” Russian
    • Franรงais โ€” French
    • Language selector in Settings โ†’ General

Improvements

  • Full UI Localization โ€” All user-facing strings are now translatable
    • Settings, License tab, Sidebar navigation
    • Discover section and package categories
    • All buttons, labels, and status messages

Version 1.2.3

January 1, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Adopt Apps False Matches โ€” Search fallback no longer suggests unrelated casks
    • Added validation requiring 80%+ name similarity
    • Fixes issue where "HandBrake" was matched to "handshaker"

Version 1.2.2

January 1, 2026

Improvements

  • Improved Error Messages โ€” User-friendly messages for common Homebrew errors
    • API download errors now suggest running `brew update`
    • Concurrent Homebrew process detection with guidance
    • Better handling of "cask already installed" errors

Version 1.2.1

January 1, 2026

Improvements

  • Smarter Adopt Apps Detection โ€” Better matching for apps with non-standard names
    • Apps like "zoom.us.app" now correctly match to casks
    • Generates multiple potential tokens from app names
    • Falls back to brew search if direct lookup fails
  • Better Homebrew Installation โ€” Improved error handling with manual fallback
    • Detects when Terminal automation is blocked
    • Shows "Copy Command" button with manual steps
  • Terminal Integration โ€” "Run in Terminal" button for admin privilege operations

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Version Comparison โ€” Normalized version strings for accurate matching in Adopt Apps

Version 1.2.0

December 30, 2025

New Features

  • Remote Announcements โ€” Important messages displayed on app launch
    • Version-targeted announcements
    • Three styles: info, warning, critical
    • Optional action button with URL
  • Multi-Select UpdatesPRO โ€” Select specific packages to update together
    • Select multiple outdated packages for batch upgrade
    • "Select All" / "Deselect All" options
    • Open all selected package homepages at once
  • Homepage Links in Updates โ€” Quick access to package documentation
    • Safari icon on each update row
    • Context menu "Open Homepage" option
    • Bulk "Open Homepages" for selected packages
  • Better Discover Section โ€” Personalized package recommendations
    • "Recommended for You" based on installed packages
    • "Explore New Categories" for discovery
    • Prioritizes uninstalled packages

Improvements

  • Sudo Error Detection โ€” Clear feedback when operations require admin privileges
  • Faster Adopt Apps Scanning โ€” Batch processing scans up to 10 apps at a time

Bug Fixes

  • Keychain Improvements โ€” Use data protection keychain to avoid permission prompts
  • Fixed Column Width Issues โ€” Content pane no longer becomes narrow when switching sections
  • Fixed Discover Caching โ€” Discover section no longer reloads every navigation

Version 1.1.1

December 29-30, 2025

New Features

  • Adjustable Text Size โ€” Accessibility setting with Small, Default, Large, or Extra Large options

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed License Activation โ€” Resolved "data couldn't be read" error with LemonSqueezy API
  • Fixed Adopt Apps Sudo Issue โ€” Now copies command to clipboard and opens Terminal for admin operations

Version 1.1.0

December 29, 2025

New Features

  • Third-Party App UpdatesPRO โ€” Detect updates for apps outside Homebrew
    • Sparkle framework detection
    • GitHub releases detection
    • Electron app detection
  • Security InsightsPRO โ€” Verify app security at a glance
    • Code signing verification
    • Notarization status
    • Gatekeeper assessment
    • Team ID and signing authority
  • Custom App Directories โ€” Configure which folders to scan for apps
  • Improved Adopt Apps โ€” Manual cask selection, hide apps, third-party tap support
  • Package Size Display โ€” See installed package sizes in details view

Version 1.0.0

December 26-27, 2025

Initial Release

  • Native macOS GUI โ€” Built with SwiftUI for a true Mac experience
  • Package Browser โ€” Browse formulae and casks with search
  • One-Click Install/Uninstall โ€” No terminal required
  • Outdated Package Detection โ€” See all updates at a glance
  • Services Management โ€” Start, stop, restart Homebrew services
  • Diagnostics โ€” Built-in brew doctor

Added in Updates

  • Mac App Store IntegrationPRO โ€” Browse, update, and manage App Store apps
  • Menu Bar ModePRO โ€” Quick access with update badges
  • Background Auto-UpdatesPRO โ€” Battery-aware automatic upgrades
  • Adopt AppsPRO โ€” Bring existing apps into Homebrew
  • Discover Section โ€” Browse popular packages by category
  • Cleanup Tools โ€” Disk usage overview and cleanup
  • Quarantine Management โ€” Remove quarantine from trusted apps
  • Brewfile Import/ExportPRO โ€” Backup and restore your setup
  • Dependency Tree View โ€” Visualize package dependencies
  • Package PinningPRO โ€” Prevent specific packages from upgrading
  • Favorites & NotesPRO โ€” Mark and annotate packages
  • Bulk OperationsPRO โ€” Multi-select for batch actions
  • Guided Homebrew Installation โ€” Step-by-step setup for new users
  • Dependency Detection โ€” "dep" badge for dependency packages