auth-v4.4.24

git-ai-project/git-aiauth-v4.4.24Jul 6, 2026by github-actions[bot]

AI Summary

This release focuses on enhancing cross-platform stability, specifically addressing Linux startup crashes and dependency issues. It introduces new features for importing 2FA codes and significantly improves the QR scanner experience. Additionally, UI refinements include dark mode support and smoother animations on high-refresh-rate displays.

Key Highlights

  • Added support for importing 2FA codes from desktop QR code images and improved Google Authenticator exports.
  • Fixed critical Linux startup crashes and dependency issues across AppImage, deb, and pacman packages.
  • Enhanced QR scanner with torch control, better focusing, and improved detection for low-resolution images.
  • Improved UI responsiveness with GNOME dark mode matching and smoother animations on Windows.

New Features

  • Import 2FA codes from QR code images on desktop
  • View and delete Auth codes that could not be parsed
  • Scan frame and torch control for the QR scanner

Full Release Notes

- Added a way to view and delete Auth codes that could not be parsed.
- Added support for importing 2FA codes from QR code images on desktop.
- Improved support for importing codes from Google Authenticator QR exports.
- Fixed Auth AppImage startup on Linux systems where bundled C++ runtime libraries could conflict with host graphics drivers.
- Fixed Auth AppImage startup on Linux systems where bundled dependencies could not find libffi.
- Fixed Auth deb installs missing Linux runtime dependencies on fresh systems.
- Matched the Auth Linux title bar to GNOME's dark mode preference.
- Fixed Auth Linux pacman package dependency metadata so libsodium is installed for crypto initialization.
- Improved Linux setup guidance when system authentication needs extra setup.
- Fixed Auth startup crashes on Linux X11 sessions caused by Xlib threading initialization.
- Improved QR code detection when importing from low-resolution gallery images.
- Improved QR scanner camera focusing and device compatibility.
- Added a scan frame and torch control to the QR scanner.
- Fixed QR scanner black screens when adding codes.
- Improved animation smoothness for Auth on Windows high-refresh-rate displays.