v25.05 v25.05.1
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BITyia/DroneSplatMay 17, 2025 → May 25, 20258 days between releases
What's New
Hotfix release fixes layer surface issues, cursor events, and renames urgent actions
Breaking Changes
- Renamed `un/set/toggle-urgent` to `un/set/toggle-window-urgent` for action calls
Improvements
- Updated Smithay library to fix numlock activation and tablet pen tilt reporting
Bug Fixes
- Fixed layer surface unmapping through null buffer commits
- Fixed unmapped layer surfaces preventing popups from appearing
- Fixed brief hover events occurring when cursor is hidden
- Fixed screen not redrawing on urgency actions
Upgrade Notes
Update action names in scripts if using `niri msg action` for urgency (e.g., `toggle-window-urgent`).
The Two Releases
v25.05
v25.05
May 17, 2025· 1 year ago
The major feature is the Overview, allowing spatial navigation and drag-and-drop of windows across workspaces. It also introduces dynamic screencast targets, windowed fullscreen, and improved screenshot UI support for touch devices.
Full release notesv25.05.1
v25.05.1
May 25, 2025· 1 year ago
This hotfix release addresses issues with layer surface unmapping and cursor hover events. It also renames urgent actions and updates the underlying Smithay library.
Full release notes