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Stay up-to-date with the latest changes, improvements, and new features in the DFX Dashboard. This page provides a comprehensive history of all releases with detailed information about what’s new in each version.

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Latest Release

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Version 0.3.0 (Current)

Released: June 2025

Major Milestones

Complete Internet Computer development suite with NNS integration and wallet management

New Architecture

25+ new IPC handlers with enhanced error handling and type safety

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🚀 Major Features

🌐 NNS Integration & Advanced Filtering
  • Network Nervous System Support: View and interact with NNS canisters directly from the dashboard
  • Smart Filtering System: Manage large canister deployments with powerful filtering capabilities
  • dfx 0.25.0 Compatibility: Full support for the latest dfx version with updated command handling
  • Professional Cycles Management: Completely redesigned cycles page with comprehensive workflow coverage
  • One-Click Shell Completion: Automated setup eliminates manual configuration
🏦 Wallet Management & Ledger Operations
  • Complete Wallet Control: Full wallet management capabilities integrated into the Identity page
  • ICP Ledger Operations: Send, receive, and manage ICP transactions directly from the dashboard
  • Smart Cache Management: DFX version control and cache operations made simple
  • 25+ New IPC Handlers: Robust backend support for wallet, ledger, and cache operations
📚 Documentation Platform Migration
  • Mintlify Integration: Migrated from VitePress to Mintlify for better documentation experience
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Complete documentation for all features including get started guides, core features, and reference materials
  • Professional Structure: Organized documentation covering projects, canisters, identities, wallet, cycles, network, logs, and settings

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🛠️ Technical Improvements

  • Enhanced Architecture: Moved from generic command runners to dedicated IPC handlers for better error handling and type safety
  • Improved Performance: More responsive UI, especially when managing multiple canisters
  • GitHub-Style Design: Professional card layouts with consistent spacing and modern interface
  • Network Awareness: All operations properly handle different network configurations
  • Real dfx Integration: All features use actual dfx commands with proper error handling

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🔄 Breaking Changes

  • Enhanced IPC communication system may require restart after upgrade
  • Updated wallet management interface with new workflow patterns
  • Cache management system redesigned for better performance

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Previous Releases

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Version 0.2.1-beta

Released: December 2024

New Features

Enhanced NNS canister support and improved wallet management

Improvements

Better error handling and performance optimizations

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🚀 New Features

  • Enhanced NNS Integration: Complete NNS canister listing and management
  • Advanced Filtering: Improved canister filtering with search capabilities
  • Wallet Management: Comprehensive wallet operations with multi-tab interface
  • Cycle Management: Enhanced cycle transfer and conversion features
  • Network Configuration: Advanced network management with custom configurations

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🔧 Improvements

  • Performance: Faster command execution and improved responsiveness
  • UI/UX: Enhanced user interface with better navigation and visual feedback
  • Error Handling: More descriptive error messages and recovery suggestions
  • Documentation: Comprehensive in-app help and documentation
  • Accessibility: Improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support

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🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed canister deployment issues on custom networks
  • Resolved identity switching problems in multi-identity setups
  • Fixed cycle balance display inconsistencies
  • Corrected network configuration validation errors
  • Resolved shell completion setup issues on certain systems

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🔄 Breaking Changes

  • Updated minimum dfx version requirement to 0.25.0
  • Changed default network configuration format
  • Modified environment variable handling for better security

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Version 0.2.0-beta

Released: November 2024

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🚀 New Features

  • Project Management: Complete project lifecycle management
  • Identity System: Advanced identity and principal management
  • Logs and Monitoring: Comprehensive command history and log management
  • Settings Management: Centralized configuration and cache management

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🔧 Improvements

  • Cross-Platform: Enhanced support for macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL)
  • Shell Integration: Automated shell completion setup
  • Cache Management: Intelligent dfx version caching and management
  • Network Support: Multi-network support with custom configurations

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🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed project creation and initialization issues
  • Resolved identity management edge cases
  • Corrected log display and filtering problems
  • Fixed cache corruption issues

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Version 0.1.0-beta

Released: October 2024

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🚀 Initial Release Features

  • Core Dashboard: Basic DFX Dashboard functionality
  • Canister Management: Essential canister operations
  • Basic Identity: Simple identity management
  • Local Development: Local network support

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🔧 Foundation

  • Electron Framework: Cross-platform desktop application
  • Next.js Frontend: Modern React-based user interface
  • DFX Integration: Direct integration with dfx CLI
  • Basic UI: Initial user interface design

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Upcoming Features

These features are planned for future releases. Timelines may change based on community feedback and development priorities.

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Migration Guides

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Upgrading to 0.3.0

Update your dfx installation:
  • Minimum required version: dfx 0.25.0
  • Recommended: Latest stable release
  • Use dfx --version to check your current version
  • Update using dfxvm install latest or download from DFINITY
Update wallet configurations:
  • Review new wallet management interface
  • Test ICP operations in safe environment first
  • Backup wallet configurations before upgrading
  • Familiarize yourself with new ledger operation features
Update cache handling:
  • New cache management system requires initial setup
  • Previous cache data will be migrated automatically
  • Review cache settings in the new interface
  • Test dfx version management features

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Upgrading to 0.2.1-beta

Update your dfx installation:
  • Minimum required version: dfx 0.25.0
  • Recommended: Latest stable release
  • Use dfx --version to check your current version
  • Update using dfxvm install latest or download from DFINITY
Update your configuration files:
  • Review and update dfx.json files for new features
  • Check network configurations in networks.json
  • Update environment variables if using custom paths
  • Backup existing configurations before upgrading
Ensure project compatibility:
  • Test existing projects with new dashboard version
  • Update project dependencies if needed
  • Review canister configurations for new options
  • Check identity and wallet configurations

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Upgrading from 0.1.x to 0.2.x

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Backup Data

Create backups of your projects, identities, and configurations
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Update dfx

Ensure you have dfx 0.25.0 or later installed
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Install Dashboard

Download and install the latest dashboard version
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Migrate Settings

Review and update your dashboard settings and preferences
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Test Projects

Test your existing projects with the new dashboard version

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Known Issues

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Current Known Issues

These are known issues in the current release. Workarounds are provided where available.
Large transaction handling:
  • Issue: Very large ICP transactions may require additional confirmation
  • Workaround: Break large transactions into smaller amounts
  • Status: Enhancement planned for version 0.3.1
Large project handling:
  • Issue: Slow performance with projects containing many canisters
  • Workaround: Use project filtering and pagination features
  • Status: Improved in 0.3.0, further optimizations planned
Link redirects:
  • Issue: Some old documentation links may not redirect properly
  • Workaround: Use the main documentation navigation
  • Status: Being addressed as part of ongoing migration

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Resolved Issues

  • ✅ Resolved all major IPC communication issues
  • ✅ Fixed wallet integration edge cases
  • ✅ Corrected NNS canister display problems
  • ✅ Enhanced cache management reliability
  • ✅ Improved filtering performance significantly
  • ✅ Fixed canister status display inconsistencies
  • ✅ Resolved identity switching edge cases
  • ✅ Corrected cycle balance calculation errors
  • ✅ Fixed network configuration validation
  • ✅ Fixed project initialization failures
  • ✅ Resolved log display formatting issues
  • ✅ Corrected cache management problems
  • ✅ Fixed cross-platform compatibility issues

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Community Contributions

We appreciate all community contributions that help make the DFX Dashboard better:

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Contributors

Core Team

DFINITY Foundation development team

Community

Open source contributors and beta testers

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How to Contribute

1

Report Issues

Use GitHub Issues to report bugs or request features
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Submit PRs

Submit pull requests for bug fixes and improvements
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Test Releases

Help test beta releases and provide feedback
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Documentation

Contribute to documentation and user guides

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Support and Resources

GitHub Repository

View source code, report issues, and contribute to development

Documentation

Complete user documentation

Community Forum

Community discussions and support

Developer Discord

Real-time developer chat
For the most up-to-date information about releases and known issues, visit our GitHub repository and check the latest release notes.
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