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- Native macOS look - Windows, sidebars, forms, Settings and the menu bar popup now use standard macOS controls and adopt Liquid Glass on macOS 26 and later.
- New app icon - A layered icon that supports light, dark, clear and tinted appearances.
- Check Access for AWS tunnels - Validate and Test Permissions now work with AWS SSO profiles, because they read credentials through the AWS CLI the same way a tunnel does. Expired sign-ins, MFA and a missing AWS CLI now show a message that tells you what to fix.
- More reliable AWS Session Manager tunnels - Several tunnels on one SSO profile share a single browser sign-in. Reconnects are limited, local ports are released after a stop, and start errors name the cause, including port conflicts.
Fixes and Improvements
- Export the selected tunnel or all tunnels. Encrypted exports are encrypted in memory and written with owner-only permissions.
- You can cancel SSH key generation and exports.
- StormTunnel detects passphrase-protected OpenSSH keys and lists imported keys right away.
- Connection history keeps every connect and disconnect event.
- Fixed a crash when saving items to the Keychain.
- Host key checks and host validation are stricter for SSH tunnels.
- The Settings window is smaller and resizable, and the About window shows all of its content.
Highlights
- Smoother sign-in flow - Two-factor authentication prompts now feel more native and easier to follow on macOS.
- Easier tunnel setup - Improved SSH config autocomplete and clearer tunnel details help you get connected faster.
- Better AWS Session Manager guidance - Setup and troubleshooting flows are clearer when working with AWS-based connections.
- Polish across the app - Updated onboarding, settings guidance, and everyday workflows for a more consistent experience.
Notes
- This release rolls up the latest improvements since the 0.7.0 line.
- Includes additional stability and usability improvements throughout the app.
New Features
- AWS RDS Connections - Connect securely to Amazon RDS databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora) through SSM-managed EC2 connector instances. No need to expose your database to the public internet.
Bug Fixes
- RDS Connection Routing - Improved localhost detection ensures traffic is correctly routed through connector instances.
Improvements
- SSH Config Autocomplete - Quickly create tunnels from your existing SSH config hosts. Just start typing and select from your configured hosts.
- Smarter Tunnel Creation - SSH config autocomplete now suggests your local port forwarding settings automatically.
- Better About Window - Improved layout ensures all resource buttons are always visible and accessible.
- Automatic Update Installation - New updates now install automatically when you choose to update.
- Subscription Management - Enhanced license management with tier-specific features clearly displayed.
Bug Fixes
- License Changes - Your license status now updates immediately when changes occur on the server.
- Update Checker - Fixed loading spinner that would occasionally get stuck.
- Test Execution - Resolved issues with running tests in development builds.
License Improvements
- Resolved issues that prevented successful license activation
- License Settings now displays a clear "License Active" indicator when properly activated
- Streamlined settings interface with non-essential options hidden once a license is active
Improved Installer
- Redesigned DMG with cleaner, professional appearance
- New composite disk icon for better Finder visibility
Performance and Stability
- Fixed memory leaks for smoother long-term operation
- Improved app responsiveness
- Resolved rare crashes during tunnel operations
License Improvements
- More reliable license activation
- Better error messages when issues occur
Initial Public Release
- SSH tunnel management with visual interface
- AWS Session Manager integration
- Menu bar quick access
- Connection health monitoring
- Auto-reconnect on network changes