%groups v7.0.0

~2025.06.04 Major Release

Summary

We're releasing an OTA tomorrow (~2025.06.04) that updates our messaging/chat protocol, introducing some frequently requested features. Specifically, we're enhancing the ability to edit metadata for posts, which will be most visible in Gallery and Chat channels.

What's Changed

  • See rich previews of links posted in Chat channels and DMs
  • Add a Title to the link/media you're posting in a Gallery channel
  • Add a Description to the link/media you're posting in a Gallery channel
  • Automatically re-host remote images using your storage bucket so they are visible in Chat channels
  • You can tag @all in a chat channel, everyone who is a member of that channel will be notified (push included)
  • You can also tag @admin to mention ships with the Admin role

Breaking Changes

Users who are self-hosted will need to apply the update or your ship will not be compatible with the new version of the app.

Migration Guide

Please ensure that you are receiving updates to the %groups desk from ~sogryp-dister-dozzod-dozzod.

This upgrade may take slightly more memory than usual. If you are self-hosted, it may be prudent to run `pack` and `meld`, then restart your ship with a larger loom. Read more how to manage your ship's memory usage here: https://docs.urbit.org/user-manual/running/vere#loom-size