Pywalfox version history - 25 versions
Pywalfox by Fredrik Engstrand
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Latest version
Version 2.0.11
Released Jan 24, 2023 - 41.52 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and later- Fix auto mode not updating the theme at the set time intervalSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
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Version 2.0.9
Released Oct 17, 2022 - 41.61 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and later* Dynamically set `prefers-color-scheme` CSS property on theme mode change (#94)Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.8
Released Apr 30, 2022 - 41.58 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and laterSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.7
Released Jun 6, 2021 - 43.71 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and later- Added new connection error page with button for retrying the connection without restarting
- Added options for muting update and connection notifications
- Fixed incorrect connection status if native messenger disconnected without error
- Removed tab border color in Firefox 89.xSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.6
Released Nov 27, 2020 - 40.42 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and laterThis update adds support for the new theme mode commands in the native application. You can find more info about this here: https://github.com/Frewacom/pywalfox-native/releases/tag/v2.7.1.
If you want to use this new feature, you must also update the native application to version >= 2.7.1.Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.5
Released Oct 26, 2020 - 40.36 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and laterThis update contains relatively few noticeable changes for users and is mainly code refactoring and improvements.
- Add experimental support for darkreader (currently unavailable to normal users)
- Add option for automatically fetching colors on startup from the native application
- Minor UI fixes and improvementsSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.4
Released Aug 3, 2020 - 36.72 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and later- Accessibility improvements in the Settings page (highlight the selected button/link when using tab)
- Updated text on update page
- Bumped the minimum required version of the Pywalfox native messaging applicationSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.3
Released May 31, 2020 - 36.69 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fixed issue where the debugging section would not display connection status and version correctly
- Fixed issue with custom colors not resetting on Fetch for the non-selected theme mode
- Minor style improvements to Settings pageSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.2
Released May 26, 2020 - 36.65 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fixed issue with Auto theme mode not triggering for the selected time interval
- Show notification when trying to fetch colors but you are not connected to the daemonSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.1
Released May 23, 2020 - 36.59 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fixed issue with data not loading correctly in the Settings page if it was open from a previous Firefox sessionSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 2.0.0
Released May 23, 2020 - 36.55 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Complete revamp of the extension page
- Better error handling
- Extensive customization options
- Customize (almost) every element of the browser to your liking
- Live reload of DuckDuckGo colors
- Light/dark/auto theme modes, use Auto for automatic switching between light- and dark mode based on time of day
This update requires that you install the updated daemon. You can find instructions of thisSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 1.5.3
Released Mar 28, 2020 - 32.71 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fixed issue where the scrollbar would not be hidden, despite the option
- Separated userChrome and userContent into two different options
- Added support for communication with other extensions, e.g. Darkreader
- Fixed issue where undo in the colorpicker would not reset to the previous color
- Code cleanup and fixesSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.5.2
Released Mar 27, 2020 - 31.67 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Changed all text color to "Text color"Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.5.1
Released Mar 26, 2020 - 31.67 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fixed layering issue with notifications in the Settings pageSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.5.0
Released Mar 26, 2020 - 31.66 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Added a new feature for creating custom theme templates, allowing you as the user to decide which colors from the pywal palette should be used when creating a theme.
- Added a notification page telling you to update the native app when it is incompatible with the addon
- Added media queries to improve usability in smaller windows
- Added indicator to Settings page telling you the version and connection status to the daemon
- Fixed issue where DuckDuckGo theme would not reset when resetting the pywal theme
- Increased width of content in Settings page
- Other minor bug fixes and improvementsSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.5
Released Mar 24, 2020 - 23.04 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- The daemon is no longer queried on launch and colors are read from local storage instead (if they exist)
- Added error handling for cases where the pywal colors in local storage was undefined
- Changed default Settings page hemeSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.4
Released Mar 16, 2020 - 22.71 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterRemember to run a git pull in your Pywalfox directory to get the updated script (the most recent changes was made 03-17-2020)
- DuckDuckGo-pages will be automatically refreshed and updated after fetching pywal colors
- Added support for triggering an update of the theme using the native script (python pywal-fetcher.py update)Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.3
Released Mar 15, 2020 - 22.63 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fixed issue with color previews in colorpicker not updating when fetching new colors
- Removed the (unused) "backgroundDark" colorSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.2
Released Jan 6, 2020 - 22.59 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- New improved color picker dialog
- Minor fixes and improvementsSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.1
Released Jan 4, 2020 - 21.82 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Added support for custom text color
- Minor fixes and improvementsSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.4
Released Jan 4, 2020 - 21.78 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Improved the custom color picker
- Minor other changes and improvements
Using the new color picker modal, you can choose between the colors generated by pywal, as well as selecting a custom color using the built-in color picker.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.3.2
Released Jan 3, 2020 - 20.29 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Improved readability in DuckDuckGo-theme
- Fixed issue where you would have to manually reselect a theme for the DuckDuckGo-theme to be disabled
- Added style in custom CSS to hide the semi-transparent top-border when hovering a tab
- Minor improvements and bug fixesSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.3
Released Jan 2, 2020 - 19.25 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Added automatic theming support for DuckDuckGo (can be enabled and disabled using the add-on settings page)
- Improved UI design of the settings page
- Minor improvements and bug fixesSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.2
Released Jan 2, 2020 - 17.2 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Customize colors used in the theme using the built in colorpicker
- Moved extension settings page to a separate tab instead of a popup
- Improved contrast and overall design of the settings page
- Changed colors in theme to make it a bit more colorful
- Bug fixesSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.1
Released Dec 31, 2019 - 15.45 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Added option for hiding the scrollbar
- Improved contrast and design in the add-on popupSource code released under MIT License