New Prompt Mode & Snips Enhancements (1077, 2212) - We have a new Prompt Mode for composing AI prompts, with voice input, text controls with enhanced editing capabilities and auto-submit once you are done. You can start it from the Snip's Scratch mode and select Prompt. - You can now also start Snips or Scratch mode from the Smart Keys bar or with keyboard shortcuts. - The Pin feature on Snips persists the interface after sending. So you can work on the next command, resend again, etc... - Passthrough mode during editing: you can now scroll while editing Snips or creating your prompt. Mouse Drag (395). We implemented mouse drag trying to replicate the "mode" you usually have with the keyboard, so you can have more precise cursor positioning, for both touch and the trackpad. - Trackpad: Cmd+click to start drag mode, move cursor while holding Cmd, release to stop. - Touch: Long press to start drag mode and place the cursor, then start a drag to move cursor and release to stop. - Remember you can use the keyboard while you drag. Terminal updates & Mosh Update + blink-v18.4.5 - Support for newest Unicode characters and other extensions. Improved terminal rendering. - Mosh with handling of UTF8 character extension codes. This should remove the garbled output and ghost characters or lines that we have seen on editors and tools like Claude. Thanks to jdrouhard Copy/Paste Improvements - Fixed terminal copy no longer adds trailing EOL whitespace (2133) - Fixed single CJK (Chinese/Japanese/Korean) character copy selection (2136) - Added "Copy Raw" functionality with Cmd-Shift-C. Thanks to jiefeng-xu Lockdown Mode Fix (2137) - Fixed font persistence: bundled fonts now stay selected in Lockdown mode. - Non-bundled custom fonts still blocked as expected Thanks to jiefeng-xu UI Improvements - Block zoom when layout is locked. (1165) - New Hide keyboard button. (2105) - Font reset fixes to use the configure default. (1145, 1382) For more information, check out https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/2220

- Fix OSC52 to use UTF8 encoding.(#1026) - RevCat update - clean up RevCat cache files in Documents folder (#2199) - Files.app showing the (!) icon sometimes, in particular during initialization (#2200). This was not affecting the performance in any way, but the icon also would indicate something may have gone wrong. Thanks to ChickenCutlass and Prairie-guy for the heads up! - Fixed possible issue during Snips initialization on first app launch (#2205).

Happy New Year! This is a set of fixes for iOS26 issues and small improvements in the app: - The Host password field now has a toggle to visualize the stored password. (Issue #2191) - SCP/SFTP command now process the source and will exit with an error if there are no files matching. (Issue #2095) - SCP/SFTP command now has autocompletion. (Issue #2192). - Blinking cursor on bottom of the screen (Issue #2152). The cursor will only appear when using IME mode or tapping the screen / starting a selection. The cursor should disappear immediately afterwards. - Shell Blank on return from background and other cases (Issue #2177). Not just that but the shells should be more responsive on switch, etc... - Space between keyboard and terminal (Issue #2181). redraws are now improved as a result of the previous issue. - Cmd key would get stuck after calling settings with "Cmd-,". This was a regression on 18.4. (Issue #2193) This was a large and tricky one. Thanks to werdnum, greirson, briann, phonedph1, alexdilley, rrgeorge, tanguy, mikebeller, brendandebeasi, kkebo, tamasarpad and everyone on TestFlight and Discord for all the help!

v18.4.2 - Add support for M5 iPad Pro. - Fixes on walkthrough.

v18.4.1 - Disabled AI Writing Tools on software keyboard. - Fixes possible crashes due to new keyboard layouts. - Fixes on FileProvider and SSHClient flows from TestFlight reports.

A new big version of Blink is just a few months away -- but we didn’t want to hold back updates that improve your experience in the new iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. This release also brings support for the new iPhone 17 series and Air. As always, thanks to everyone for helping us with this new release! For full notes, please check out: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/2155 And to be the first to hear about the new Blink, please keep an eye on our Discord, Twitter and GitHub!

v18.3.2 build 1010 This is a continuation to the fix on v18.3.1. We discovered another corner case abusing the host and added additional constraints to generate proper shell tokens at the user and the host. Thanks again to David Leadbeater for the extra help! As this is a security fix, we are leaving here all the information from 18.3.1 for reference. This release fixes a security bug pointed by David Leadbeater! You can read all about it here: https://dgl.cx/2025/06/blink-at-a-url-handler. When calling SSH URLs, Blink will use the URL given by the system. The URL percentage encoded components at the Host or User may contain special control characters. Although those characters may not be allowed on host or user, the decoded characters can make it down to the shell. Blink will warn the user before executing links, but a malicious link may hide this behavior within markdown or even a QR code. This fixes the issue by rejecting sequences containing control characters before sending them to the terminal. Additionally, we are supporting proper SSH URI forms to connect additional parameters later on.

v18.3.1 build 1006 This release fixes a security bug pointed by David Leadbeater! You can read all about it here: https://dgl.cx/2025/06/blink-at-a-url-handler. When calling SSH URLs, Blink will use the URL given by the system. The URL percentage encoded components at the Host or User may contain special control characters. Although those characters may not be allowed on host or user, the decoded characters can make it down to the shell. Blink will warn the user before executing links, but a malicious link may hide this behavior within markdown or even a QR code. This fixes the issue by rejecting sequences containing control characters before sending them to the terminal. Additionally, we are supporting proper SSH URI forms to connect additional parameters later on. Special thanks again to David Leadbeater for the help!

v18.3.0 Build 1004 - Bookmark fixes when a location cannot be restored by the system and the URL is deemed invalid. - Fixes a screen corruption on clear when using SSH or Mosh. When pressing ctrl-l or clearing the terminal some elements on the screen would persist. This seems to be a bug in WebKit. Fixes #2127. Thanks to @Sandyel89, @mtrolley and @selevko for the thorough debugging!

We have changed our offerings and packages: - Blink now offers a 14-day free trial out of the box. - Blink Classic has been upgraded to offer all the features in our Blink+ package. If you are a Blink Classic user, help us keep the momentum going by supporting the team behind your favorite terminal. v18.2.1 - Fixes a bug on Restore Purchases. v18.2.2 - Added checks and alerts for subscriptions purchased on different groups. v18.2.3 - Fixes to Blink Classic subscription detection. And now we also allow Classic users to transition to a Blink+ again. v18.2.4 - Fixes notifications during trial and Blink+Build placement. If you run into any issues due to changes in our paywall, please reach out to us (support at blink.sh)

We have changed our offerings and packages: - Blink now offers a 14-day free trial out of the box. - Blink Classic has been upgraded to offer all the features in our Blink+ package. If you are a Blink Classic user, help us keep the momentum going by supporting the team behind your favorite terminal. v18.2.1 - Fixes a bug on Restore Purchases. v18.2.2 - Added checks and alerts for subscriptions purchased on different groups. v18.2.3 - Fixes to Blink Classic subscription detection. And now we also allow Classic users to transition to a Blink+ again. If you run into any issues due to changes in our paywall, please reach out to us (support at blink.sh)

We have changed our offerings and packages: - Blink now offers a 14-day free trial out of the box. - Blink Classic has been upgraded to offer all the features in our Blink+ package. If you are a Blink Classic user, help us keep the momentum going by supporting the team behind your favorite terminal. v18.2.1 - Fixes a bug on Restore Purchases. v18.2.2 - Added checks and alerts for subscriptions purchased on different groups. Please reach out to us if you are having any issues (support at blink.sh)

We have changed our offerings and packages: - Blink now offers a 14-day free trial out of the box. - Blink Classic has been upgraded to offer all the features in our Blink+ package. If you are a Blink Classic user, help us keep the momentum going by supporting the team behind your favorite terminal. v18.2.1 - Fixes a bug on Restore Purchases.

We have changed our offerings and packages: - Blink now offers a 14-day free trial out of the box. - Blink Classic has been upgraded to offer all the features in our Blink+ package. If you are a Blink Classic user, help us keep the momentum going by supporting the team behind your favorite terminal.

v18.1.1 - Bookmarks now available on all plans. This substitutes the link-files command. Check out the docs for more information. - Fixes SFTP and SCP issues where wildcards would not work properly on source arguments. https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/2067

**What’s New in 18.1.0** This release introduces some exciting updates to Blink Shell, including a new File Provider system, bookmark support, and several important fixes. Here’s what’s new: ### **File Provider Replicated Extension** The File Provider has been completely upgraded and is now the default option, automatically replacing the old integration. This new system significantly improves file management and expands what you can do with remote file systems: - **Files.app integration**: Access remote file systems directly from Files.app with improved progress control and automatic syncing to keep local and remote replicas consistent. - **Shell commands support**: With kernel-level integration, commands like `ls`, `cd`, `find`, and `vim` now work seamlessly with remote locations, making shell workflows feel as natural as working locally. - **Enhanced app compatibility**: Use remote file systems in other apps without requiring additional APIs. - **Storage Management** - The new provider also offloads storage management for downloaded files to the system, so the Blink app won't grow the storage used in your device, even when working with remote files. - **New capabilities**: Automatic syncing and re-downloads, support for **Veracrypt encryption**, better support for **symbolic links**, and **shortcut integrations**. Special thanks to pindab0ter, mhoran, abeth, 2xsaiko, aberrant, rrgeorge and those who left very useful feedback on TestFlight. ### **Bookmarks** Bookmarks bring a more flexible way to navigate remote and local file systems: - **Quick access**: Bookmark Blink folders or file locations exposed by other apps. These symlinked directories behave like local directories within the shell. - **Replacing link-files**: Bookmarks streamline workflows by replacing the old `link-files` command with a simpler and more reliable approach. - **Easy to set up**: Add bookmarks via **Settings > Bookmarks**, select a location in Files.app, and give the symlink a name. Navigate to your bookmarks directly from the shell. ### **General Improvements and Fixes** - **Custom key support**: Added support for `Function keys`, `Home`, `End`, `PgUp`, and `PgDown`, along with combinations like `Alt-Home` and `Alt-End` to better match your workflows. Thanks to namatoj and Karl. - **SFTP validation**: Validate SFTP connections directly in **Host > Files.app configuration**, making setup and troubleshooting more straightforward. - **ProxyJump fixes**: Fixed an issue where SSH sessions would require to use Ctrl-C before going back to the shell. - **Settings fixes**: Fixed issues where the Cmd key could get stuck or the software keyboard would appear unexpectedly when returning to the app. - **Pragmata Pro 830**: Shipping the latest version again (thanks to chipp for the heads up) For more details or a complete list of changes, check out `whatsnew` in the app and the changes to our Documentation. If you have questions, join us in our Discord or GitHub Discussions. Enjoy the new features, and as always, thank you to everyone who helped make this release possible!

Version 18.0.1 - Fixes keyboard auto-repeat for accentuated characters. https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/2023

As we typically do, with every major iOS release, we release a Blink update. This gives us a chance to fix issues between versions and pave the way to next releases. Here is what’s new in Blink 18: * Added support for light and dark icons on the new iOS18 home screen. * Adjusted UI for new iPhone 16 seres. - On iOS18, fixed crashes on startup and when running certain commands. Thanks to TestFlight reports. - On iOS18, resolved issues with unresponsive sessions when switching tabs after restoring the app from the background. * Updated OpenSSH and other libraries for iOS18 compatibility. - Fixed file overwrite problems with SCP/SFTP.s. For more details, visit: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/2023

Don't let the new features fool you. This update is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside, where a lot of work happened behind the scenes. We left this release in the oven for a while to squash even the weirdest bugs and misbehaviors. But most important, we couldn't have pulled it off without our Discord and TestFlight communities, who were extremely patient to test again and again even the smallest changes and details. We want to extend special thanks to Bahamat, Dave, Filipe, James, Jochen, krathen, l2dy, Nahuel, Neal, Polo, rob, rrgeorge, shlevy, Tahpo2, tanguy, travelingflwr, and many many others! **What's New:** - **Custom Mosh+17.3.0:** Our patched Mosh release includes undercurl, strikethrough, and other server-side improvements, making your sessions even more powerful. Easily update the static Mosh on remote servers with the `install-static` flag. - **Vim for Local Editing:** Now you can use Vim for quick local edits. And the community even built a package manager to supercharge it. Special thanks here to the previous work of Nicholas Holszchu on iOS System, as his work served as the backbone to make this work. - **New Interactive Commands:** We've also added `less`, `bc`, and `ping6` commands to enhance your terminal capabilities. - **Default Agent Configuration:** `ssh-add` now remembers your configuration between sessions, and you can configure keys and modes within Settings. - **Mosh with ProxyJump:** Catching up with our previous mosh client, you can now connect with ProxyJump for more flexible networking options. - **iPad Pro and Air Support:** Blink now fully supports the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models. - **Shell Improvements** Numerous fixes have been made to improve command execution and overall system integration, like telnet, random segmentation faults after running consecutive commands, Ctrl-D handling, commands that may hang the shell, etc... - **Improved Arrow Key Functionality:** Arrows now work in both terminal and application modes, improving compatibility and user experience. - **Crash Fixes and Stability Improvements:** This release has touched practically everything. Please check out the full notes on https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/1999 and do not hesitate to contact us with more questions or problems. As we said in the beginning, this release has a lot more than meets the eye and we are sure you will notice. And please join us on Discord, GitHub or Reddit if you haven't done so yet!

Just small update to mosh-static supported architectures.

- Version 17.2.1 Quick fixes on top of the previous version: - The new Keys UI was not linking to the proper documentation and actions for SE. - Fixed a new bug on OSC52 after app restart. #1956. - Version 17.2.0 This is an ambitious update which will hopefully transform your mosh experience for some of you. Say hello to the self-installing mosh server. Now, Blink will seamlessly upgrade your connection during mosh bootstrap. To do this and laying the foundation of more stuff to come, ve've also reimplemented the Mosh client on Swift. To top it off, we've fine-tuned SSH config file parsing and squashed pesky bugs, and we did a lot of other housekeeping. - **Mosh Auto-Install Power:** Blink now introduces Mosh auto-installation, effortlessly upgrading your connection from ssh anywhere. No root access required. Use the `--install-static` flag. - **Revamped Mosh Client:** Our Mosh client had a facelift. A lot of enhancements are up and coming. You can already enjoy IPv4 and IPv6 support with the `--6` and `--4` flags, ensuring seamless connections. - **Mosh1 If You Need It** Encountering issues? Easily switch to the old Mosh with the `mosh1` command to keep you connected. - **Security Updates** An updated LibSSH, addressing vulnerabilities like the Terrapin attack and other crucial security patches. - **A slew of SSH improvements!** Notable additions include the GatewayPorts feature, allowing you to expose ports to other machines in your network. Improved SSH Config flags, Config Sync, etc... - **PragmataPro Upgrade** Elevate your coding experience with PragmataPro 830, now featuring Nerd fonts and a sleeker appearance. - **Auto-Lock Customization:** Customize timeout options to match your preferences seamlessly. - **And Much More!** Explore a host of additional features and fixes, from a revamped Keys dialog to enhanced iCloud sync and External Display support. Check out the full release notes here: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/1906

This is an ambitious update which will hopefully transform your mosh experience for some of you. Say hello to the self-installing mosh server. Now, Blink will seamlessly upgrade your connection during mosh bootstrap. To do this and laying the foundation of more stuff to come, ve've also reimplemented the Mosh client on Swift. To top it off, we've fine-tuned SSH config file parsing and squashed pesky bugs, and we did a lot of other housekeeping. - **Mosh Auto-Install Power:** Blink now introduces Mosh auto-installation, effortlessly upgrading your connection from ssh anywhere. No root access required. Use the `--install-static` flag. - **Revamped Mosh Client:** Our Mosh client had a facelift. A lot of enhancements are up and coming. You can already enjoy IPv4 and IPv6 support with the `--6` and `--4` flags, ensuring seamless connections. - **Mosh1 If You Need It** Encountering issues? Easily switch to the old Mosh with the `mosh1` command to keep you connected. - **Security Updates** An updated LibSSH, addressing vulnerabilities like the Terrapin attack and other crucial security patches. - **A slew of SSH improvements!** Notable additions include the GatewayPorts feature, allowing you to expose ports to other machines in your network. Improved SSH Config flags, Config Sync, etc... - **PragmataPro Upgrade** Elevate your coding experience with PragmataPro 830, now featuring Nerd fonts and a sleeker appearance. - **Auto-Lock Customization:** Customize timeout options to match your preferences seamlessly. - **And Much More!** Explore a host of additional features and fixes, from a revamped Keys dialog to enhanced iCloud sync and External Display support. Check out the full release notes here: https://github.com/blinksh/blink/discussions/1906

We continue with our focus set on the Terminal, Mosh and SSH until the end of year. Here is what's new: - We have renewed our fonts repository to make it easier to install Nerd Fonts and powerline fonts. - When sending a sequence, want to send Input as an alternative to Send Hex #1888 - Create new host by duplicating another (Thanks to Krathen for the heads up) #1108 - Unified the saving behavior for Hosts and User screens. Those required the user to press Save explicitly. We now make it more obvious with Save and Cancel. #1742 - Some servers, like GitHub, would emit a message on stderr and disconnect. We are now showing the error in that case. #1448 - Deleting a Host would not immediately make it disappear from the Files.app until restart. We now sync the FP properly. #1857

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We are updating to Blink 17, following the release of iPadOS and iOS17. This update focuses mostly on bug fixes: iOS & iPadOS 17: - OS text cursor takes up a row, input echoes draw in wrong spot #1811 - Hide caret on terminal - OS text cursor in VSCode appears or exhibits blocking behavior #1821 - Hide caret on vscode - Improve VSCode touches and scroll #1847 - Improved touches and scroll on VS Code. General: - Cannot use Control-] in Dvorak layout #1833 Fixed ctrl-] in Dvorak layout - External screen's contents are fully accessible while Blink is autolocked #1696 Fixes for non interactive external display (AutoLock, Walkthrough and layout) - Agent behavior breaks expectation as Host agent takes precedence over Default agent #1849 - When adding a key to the agent with ssh-add, that key will now have preference over the ones added to the Host. - Stage manager support not working #1831 - On a pristine first installation of Blink, if you connect the external screen immediately, the screen would not default to Stage Manager settings in External Display. - Newly created files are not show immediately on VSCode #1848 - Report device model in help or smth else #1818 device-info command that shows basic info about your device and connected screens - Snips crash with iCloud disabled #1852 - How to send Unicode characters with custom key presses #1861 - Handle utf8 sequences in HEX presses - VSCode now accepts custom HEX presses Blink Build Hacker Tools: - Base image update to Debian bookworm - Fixed helix editor - Update Python to v3.11.5 - Update Ruby to v3.2.2 - Update Swift to v5.8.1 - Added Bun v1.0.1 - Created ~/.local/bin folder and added to $PATH - Added code-tunnel command to bootstrap code cli