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files-v0.7.0

actix/actix-webfiles-v0.7.0Aug 19, 2026by robjtede

AI Summary

This release removes the experimental IO-uring feature, adds support for multiple root directories, and fixes several panics and edge cases in static file serving.

Key Highlights

  • Remove the experimental `experimental-io-uring` crate feature and its implementation.
  • Add support for passing multiple root directories to `Files::new`.
  • Add `Files::try_compressed()` to support serving pre-compressed static files.
  • Fix panic in `Files` when `use_hidden_files()` is enabled and request paths contain `.` segments.

Breaking Changes

  • Removal of the `experimental-io-uring` crate feature.
  • Removal of the `NamedFile::open_async()` method.

New Features

  • Multiple root directories support
  • Pre-compressed static file support via `Files::try_compressed()`

Full Release Notes

- Remove the experimental `experimental-io-uring` crate feature and its implementation, including the `NamedFile::open_async()` method.
- Add support for passing multiple root directories to `Files::new`.
- Add `Files::try_compressed()` to support serving pre-compressed static files.
- Fix handling of `Range: bytes=0-`.
- Fix panic in `Files` when `use_hidden_files()` is enabled and request paths contain `.` segments.
- Fix `NamedFile` panic when serving files with pre-UNIX epoch modification times.
- Fix invalid `Content-Encoding: identity` header in `NamedFile` range responses.