Changelog

October 19, 2026

• Starter can now connect an AI coding tool to Decker. It can list your project, check its status and read logs for free; starting, stopping and sharing stay with Lifetime
• Add Decker to Claude Code, Codex or Cursor from Settings → AI. Decker adds itself to Cursor for you and keeps your other servers, and tells you when Claude Code needs updating after Decker moves
• Settings now has six tabs: Account, General, Preview & Share, Connections, AI and About. Share duration sits with local previews, and Services is now Connections
• When you reach the Starter limit, Decker checks your next project first and lets you buy Lifetime right there
• The Help button opens the FAQ on rundecker.com

October 18, 2026

• Connect AI coding tools such as Claude Code to Decker. They can check your projects and read logs with secrets hidden, and they start a Share only after you allow it in Decker
• See the result of GitHub CI and the Vercel production deploy for your project's current commit
• Direct deploy to Vercel and GitHub backup have been removed. Deploy and back up with your usual tools, and Decker shows the result
• Choose a GitHub repository, Vercel account and database for each project in one place
• The menu bar panel now matches the main window's service rows and shows recent AI activity
• The log panel picks the running service, keeps its place while you read, groups repeated problems, and copies a report for AI with .env values and known key formats hidden
• Security updates for third-party dependencies

October 3, 2026

• Projects with non-English names can now choose their public Share address. Decker shows the address an empty field gets, checks the name as you type, suggests free alternatives, and remembers it for next time
• Shares from projects with non-English or commonly used names no longer fail to start
• A Share now ends on time even if your Mac sleeps while it is running
• Static sites no longer serve hidden files such as .env or .git

October 1, 2026

• Decker for macOS now runs only on Apple silicon Macs. Intel Macs keep their current version but no longer receive updates
• Lifetime is now the only paid membership. Decker shows Lifetime or Starter, and upgrade messages now point to Lifetime
• The menu bar panel opens and controls your projects again on macOS 27
• Local servers keep running even when their logs contain unusual characters, Decker avoids ports another server is already using, and folders with non-English names get valid local addresses
• When you reach the device limit, you can now sign out or retry, moved projects can be recovered before choosing your Starter project, and unexpected errors show their cause
• Security updates for TLS and third-party dependencies

September 7, 2026

• Choose how long each Share link stays available, from 30 minutes to 24 hours, when you create it
• Python services now use their own run commands and virtual environments, including in projects that also contain Node apps
• Local preview redirects now preserve unrelated addresses, ports, and paths
• Simple Local URLs setup now explains failures and lets you retry
• Unexpected desktop screen errors now offer a recovery action instead of leaving a blank window
• Dialogs are easier to navigate with the keyboard, notifications support screen readers, and more preview labels are translated into Korean

August 22, 2026

• The macOS menu bar panel now has a cleaner, more compact design that automatically fits your current project's services
• Stopping a localhost now reliably cancels any Share that is still being prepared
• Your localhosts stay in place during temporary project file changes, and Decker always shows the latest folder scan
• Rapid Settings changes now keep your most recent choice
• Sensitive account actions, including account deletion, now have stronger safeguards

August 11, 2026

• Decker now confirms that a public link reaches the exact Share you just started before marking it ready
• Working Share links no longer stay stuck in a waiting state because of a separate connection-status check
• If a public link takes longer than expected, Retry verification now immediately resumes checking the same Share

August 10, 2026

• Public Share links created with earlier Decker versions now work again when you share the same local service
• Decker keeps the same public address when reconnecting and verifies that it still belongs to your account
• If sharing cannot start, Decker now shows a clearer message explaining what to do next

August 8, 2026

• Stopping or restarting a localhost now fully closes the previous development server, so its port is ready for the next run
• Rust projects and Build Check now use the Rust version selected by the project, avoiding compiler-version failures caused by Decker's own tools
• GitHub backups now more reliably preserve your project's current branch and working files
• Desktop updates now wait for both the macOS and Windows downloads to be ready before becoming available

August 3, 2026

• Build Check now explains the problem and what to do next when it cannot run
• Signing in, switching accounts, and deleting an account now keep each account's projects and running localhosts safely separated
• Deployments and GitHub backups now exclude more sensitive settings files, and localhosts automatically find another port when the preferred one is busy
• On a Mac shared by multiple signed-in users, Simple Local URLs now work only for the active user while other sessions automatically use a working numbered URL

July 25, 2026

• Desktop sign-in and GitHub connection now stop promptly with a clear retry message when the browser step can't finish
• Monthly cancellation and Monthly-to-Lifetime transition dates now stay consistent across the desktop app and web dashboard
• Starter project selection now explains the one-project choice more clearly and keeps long project lists accessible

July 24, 2026

• Monthly membership unlocks the same Decker features and 3-device access as Lifetime with recurring monthly billing
• Monthly access follows the paid billing period across renewals, cancellations, payment issues, and refunds
• When moving from Monthly to Lifetime, Monthly stays active through its paid period without renewing and Lifetime access begins afterward

July 23, 2026

• Projects can no longer be removed while their localhosts are starting, running, or shared
• Service logs now color verified status and error information without treating build counters, durations, source positions, or URLs as failures

July 21, 2026

• The new menu bar Tray panel shows the currently selected project and lets you start or stop its localhosts without opening the main window
• Starting or stopping a localhost now updates the Tray and main window promptly, selects its logs automatically, and records an explicit stop message
• Static HTML projects can no longer reach files outside their own folder
• First-project setup and Tray visuals are cleaner and easier to scan

July 18, 2026

• Project scanning now recognizes CRA, Vue CLI, React Email, Vite, and supported Python apps more accurately while avoiding false extra localhosts
• Detected Node projects now start through the script Decker actually found, including start, serve, and named React Email development scripts
• Running, Shared, and Public URL states are easier to distinguish, and service logs now include timestamps
• Starting local services is more reliable when account sessions or project state change during startup

July 16, 2026

• Desktop sign-in can now be canceled cleanly, and removed devices return only after a verified new sign-in
• Static HTML localhosts now receive a working managed port, while failed start, stop, move, and removal actions show clear feedback
• Public Share activation now waits for the exact preview session to be reachable and recovers more reliably from delayed connection state
• Account deletion now finishes local cleanup after an offline period while leaving local project folders and external deployments untouched

July 15, 2026

• Switching accounts now keeps projects, running localhosts, logs, and connected services isolated
• Vercel deployments now keep Team connections and include every file a project with several apps needs
• Removed devices stay revoked until the next explicit sign-in, while keeping Starter and Lifetime device limits intact
• macOS and Windows downloads now choose the correct installer, and inactive localhost logs and status are clearer before startup

July 13, 2026

• Shared preview links now keep and reuse their existing public address after stopping or expiring
• Sharing now recovers automatically when a saved tunnel is no longer available
• Public preview startup now waits for the verified app response without tearing down a healthy connection

July 12, 2026

• Scan a folder and review the localhosts Decker finds before saving your first project
• When a folder contains multiple projects, Decker separates them so you can choose what to add
• Project actions, service controls, and device status are easier to find in the refreshed desktop
• Project startup, sign-in, and sharing are more reliable when something goes wrong

July 2, 2026

• You can now protect shared preview links with a password
• Simple Local URLs recover more reliably after setup when the local helper reconnects
• Local previews and sharing now handle Windows paths, port changes, and repeated share clicks more reliably

June 28, 2026

• Windows can now use the same port-free local preview URLs as macOS after system approval
• The Simple Local URLs setup prompt now appears only after Decker has a browser-openable local service
• Simple Local Addresses has been renamed to Simple Local URLs while keeping existing setup choices intact

June 27, 2026

• Local previews can now use simple project addresses without the fallback port when macOS approval is enabled
• First-run setup now explains simple local addresses and lets you finish setup later from Preview settings
• Preview links, browser opening, and local sign-in redirects now stay aligned with the active preview address

June 26, 2026

• Dark and light mode project controls are easier to see at a glance
• Selected projects, selected services, and sidebar actions now stand out more clearly
• Play and stop controls now keep a more consistent visual weight across themes

June 24, 2026

• Starter access now handles saved projects more clearly
• Locked projects are easier to understand and manage from the sidebar
• Upgrading to Lifetime now gives a clearer path back to all saved projects

June 23, 2026

• Share links stay reliable when you share the same address again

June 23, 2026

• Shared previews start faster because each address keeps its public setup
• Opening a shared preview now waits until the public URL is actually ready
• Share logs now keep the useful ready time while avoiding noisy per-check connection details

June 16, 2026

• Project, Settings, service, and update controls now use a more consistent desktop UI structure

June 14, 2026

• npm-based Tauri projects now launch correctly from Decker
• Workspace Tauri apps are more reliable when Decker adjusts their local port
• Tauri project startup now uses the right command style for npm, pnpm, yarn, and bun

June 13, 2026

• Desktop sign-in now shows an easier-to-copy Decker code
• GitHub connection now uses the same Decker code wording in Settings
• The sign-in code is now shorter to type and no longer includes a hyphen

June 12, 2026

• Desktop sign-in now asks you to confirm a short confirmation code before completing
• Starting local services is more reliable across custom shells and repeated clicks
• Background cleanup on Windows no longer stops sharing tools that other apps run
• License, sharing, cleanup, and account actions now handle service errors more reliably

June 11, 2026

• Sharing is more reliable when creating a public preview link
• Sign-in, Vercel connection, and device activation now handle repeated attempts more gracefully
• Downloads and app updates now fail more safely when release data is incomplete
• Settings keeps the same desktop experience with cleaner account, sharing, integration, and system sections

June 10, 2026

• Share links are less likely to collide with another active share
• Browser sign-in and Vercel connection now return more safely to the desktop app
• Device activation is more reliable when signing in on multiple machines
• Project and service state now survives interrupted writes more reliably

June 9, 2026

• Pressing Play can now open the local site automatically after the service is ready
• Share now shows the public URL in a focused dialog with Open and Copy actions
• Shared services now use a quieter status indicator in the service row

June 7, 2026

• Future desktop updates are more reliable across macOS and Windows
• Older desktop versions can continue updating safely
• Download links now stay better aligned with the latest app version

June 6, 2026

• Settings logout now clears the desktop session reliably on the first click
• Desktop auth return handling is more consistent after browser sign-in
• Tested macOS patch releases now stay marked as supported in System settings

June 5, 2026

• Desktop sign-in now returns directly to the Decker app after browser authentication
• Vercel connection now returns directly to the app after authorization
• If you dismiss the browser's prompt to open Decker, sign-in still finishes on its own

May 31, 2026

• App downloads are now checked more carefully before a new version is published
• Windows downloads now stay aligned with the matching app version
• Share status stays correct when removing a public address fails
• Deploy and GitHub backup now better avoid oversized or sensitive project files

May 29, 2026

• Preview Check now shows whether a shared public URL opened, whether the app page loaded, and whether important app requests failed
• Recent preview requests are now easier to scan when something fails
• Copy report for AI now summarizes the public URL, page status, and relevant app problems more clearly
• Service logs now restore more reliably after the desktop UI reloads
• Homepage, About, Docs, and alternative pages now better explain Decker as one-click localhost control for AI-built products
• The web favicon now uses the Decker app icon

May 28, 2026

• Starter access now consistently uses one active device across the desktop app, dashboard, and license APIs
• Logging out from Settings now closes the Settings window cleanly before returning to sign-in
• Homepage, docs, FAQ, and AI-readable content now use clearer Starter and Lifetime wording

May 27, 2026

• Starter access is now available for signed-in users, with Lifetime unlocking sharing, deployment, and advanced workflows
• Upgrade prompts now appear directly when a Lifetime-only action is needed
• Desktop projects are now scoped by account, keeping each signed-in user's project list separate
• Checkout now focuses on the one-time Lifetime license while existing customers keep their access

May 23, 2026

• Localhoston has been renamed to Decker, with a new name, icon and web address
• The app now uses rundecker.com for sign-in, licensing, sharing, deploying, downloads, and updates
• The desktop app now ships under the Decker name and icon
• Existing accounts and Lifetime licenses keep working as before

May 21, 2026

• Deploy is now safer — Localhoston no longer changes your project's local Git setup when deploying
• GitHub backup repositories can now be connected per project
• Settings now opens as a modal, so you can manage preferences without leaving your current project
• Improved reliability for Vercel sign-in, port conflicts, and background server cleanup
• Polished the project list, Add Project flow, service rows, menus, and sharing controls

May 14, 2026

• A notification now appears at launch when a new version is available — update with one click, no need to open Settings
• Fixed an issue where some projects with several apps in one folder couldn't start with Bun or npm

May 11, 2026

• Signing in from the desktop app now opens the dashboard — with an Open Localhoston button to jump straight back to the app
• Fixed a bug where temporary server errors could incorrectly sign you out of the desktop app

April 21, 2026

• Clicking the Dock icon now restores the app window after it's been closed (macOS)

April 20, 2026

• One macOS download now runs natively on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs
• Auto-updates now deliver correctly to Intel Mac users

April 19, 2026

• Project icons and the status of projects with several apps now refresh when you return to Decker

April 5, 2026

• Existing projects with duplicate port assignments are now automatically fixed when the app gains focus

April 4, 2026

• Fixed a bug where two apps in the same project could get the same port, so one failed to start

April 3, 2026

• New Build Check button — check your project for errors with one click, right from the log panel
• Fixed Start All / Stop All not working for static HTML projects

April 2, 2026

• The app now stays running in the background when you close the window — your dev servers keep running
• New Launch at Login option in Settings — start Localhoston automatically when you log in
• Settings redesigned with a cleaner horizontal layout
• Improved macOS spacing — sidebar and content are now properly aligned

April 1, 2026

• The app now looks more native on macOS — the title bar blends seamlessly with the sidebar

March 31, 2026

• Logs panel now opens automatically when you press Play
• Logs are now color-coded — errors in red, warnings in yellow, success messages in green

March 26, 2026

• Multiple desktop-app projects can now run at the same time without port conflicts
• Improved safety when running projects from untrusted sources
• Deploy credentials are now handled more securely
• Strengthened app security policies
• The app can now only open folders you've added as projects
• Sharing is now protected against oversized requests

March 25, 2026

• Localhoston is now officially available on Windows
• Windows download added to the dashboard
• Projects using Nx or Lerna are now detected automatically

March 24, 2026

• Improved reliability of project detection
• Crashes and errors are now reported automatically to help us fix issues faster

March 23, 2026

• Share auto-expires after a set duration (default 2 hours, up to 24 hours)
• New Share Duration setting in the Sharing tab
• Settings now organized into General and Sharing tabs
• Tunnels stay alive after closing the app — your share link keeps working
• Leftover sharing sessions are automatically cleaned up when you reopen the app

March 20, 2026

• Static HTML projects are now supported — just drop a folder with index.html
• Relocate projects when a folder is moved or renamed (no need to delete and re-add)

March 17, 2026

• Deploy now opens your production URL (e.g. myapp.vercel.app)
• You can now re-deploy after the first deployment
• Fixed an issue where Share could fail after leaving the app idle

March 13, 2026

• Fixed login session loss when returning to the app after 30+ minutes
• Fixed folder path click to open in Finder

March 7, 2026

• Drag-and-drop project management with 20+ framework auto-detection
• One-click dev server start/stop with real-time logs
• Custom localhost domains (e.g. web.myapp.localhost)
• Share your project with a public URL
• One-click deploy to Vercel — no Git required
• Multi-project folders are detected and managed automatically
• Light/Dark/System theme, English and Korean
• Sign in with GitHub or Google, use on up to 3 devices