v2.16.0 v0.8.2
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m-bain/whisperXAug 30, 2026 → Aug 30, 20260 days between releases
What's New
Newer release adds macOS launchd integration and HID refactor; older release focused on viewer i18n.
Breaking Changes
- Refactor HID intents to use named types instead of boolean flags
- Let launchd own the agent lifecycle on macOS
New Features
- Add per-app Actions Ring editor
- Let launchd own the agent lifecycle via SMAppService
- Add Belarusian locale support
Improvements
- Replace capture and lifecycle polling with native events for performance
- Refactor HID intents to use named types
- Refactor HIDraw probe outcome to explicit enum
- Harden capture sessions, arming, and observe staleness
Bug Fixes
- Fix camera to read WhiteBalance, not ColorEnable on Windows
- Fix agent staleness issues
Upgrade Notes
Update HID intent handling to use new named types instead of boolean flags. On macOS, verify agent permissions are configured for launchd lifecycle management.
The Two Releases
v2.16.0
v2.16.0
Aug 30, 2026· 2 months ago
Focuses on viewer improvements, internationalization, and reproducibility with security enhancements.
Full release notesv0.8.2
v0.8.2
Aug 30, 2026· 2 months ago
Introduces significant architectural improvements including per-app Actions Ring editing, native macOS launchd integration for lifecycle management, and performance optimizations by replacing polling with native events.
Full release notes