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Updates, release notes, and technical write-ups about RsyncUI.
Version 2.8.7
Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Blog
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Version 2.8.7 - Jan 10, 2026 dev build I am releasing this as a development build for testing purposes. The two packages listed below are essential for the proper functioning of RsyncUI. In contrast to version 2.8.6, this development build introduces …
Version 2.8.6
Friday, January 09, 2026 in Blog
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Version 2.8.6 - Jan 9, 2026 This release is a maintenance update. The previous release candidate has been upgraded to the new release without the need for a new build. There are a few UI updates. The Verify remote functionality has been removed and …
Version 2.8.5
Saturday, January 03, 2026 in Blog
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Version 2.8.5 - Jan 3, 2026 The release introduces a new feature in the user settings, allowing users to select between two versions of Inspector views (as detailed below). A restart of RsyncUI is necessary for the changes to take effect. Remeber to …
Verify remote
Monday, October 27, 2025 in Blog
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Overview This function has been removed from RsyncUI version 2.8.6 (January 8, 2026). Currently, the function is being developed as a standalone application. Its continued use is essential, and it is preferable to utilize it independently rather than …
Number of files
Friday, October 17, 2025 in Blog
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Numbers updated: December 21, 2025 (version 2.8.4). RsyncUI depends only on the standard Swift and SwiftUI toolchain—no external libraries. cloc DecodeEncodeGeneric/Sources ParseRsyncOutput/Sources RsyncArguments/Sources RsyncUI/RsyncUI …
Tagging of data
Saturday, March 01, 2025 in Blog
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Overview RsyncUI must tag data accurately; otherwise some source data might not synchronize. RsyncUI supports both the latest rsync release and the legacy macOS default. Tagging is computed in the ParseRsyncOutput Swift package bundled with RsyncUI. …
Swift concurrency
Saturday, March 01, 2025 in Blog
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My understanding of Swift concurrency is modest. If you want deeper coverage, I recommend exploring articles from authors who specialize in the topic. RsyncUI is a GUI app; most work happens on the main thread. Heavier tasks run on threads from the …