Changelog

See what's new in every Taphouse release

Version 1.2.6

LATEST
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