%groups v8.0.0

This release upgrades the %groups agent for more reliable delivery and redemption of group invitations. This release contains a protocol change, which may cause temporary breakages with group preview data and existing invitations. Read the “Breaking Changes” section for more details.

• Adds a “token” to all group invitations that grant the invitee a perpetual key to join the group, even if the group privacy changes.
• Refactors the %groups agent for better developer ergonomics and reliability.
• Improves the in-channel experience when an administrator changes channel permissions or roles.

Because this update contains a protocol change, until we release, there will be breakages that non-upgraded ships will experience:

• All existing group previews stop working and will refresh only after both parties upgrade. These are most visible in group references and others’ profiles (“Favorite Groups”).
• Pre-existing private and secret group invitations may fail after migration. You may need to request new invitations from upgraded hosts after the OTA propagates.
• Any groups you host will float to the top of your Groups list (native app Home tab, web app sidebar), then re-order naturally as more activity flows in.

You will still be able to communicate in existing channels and DMs until both parties upgrade.

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