Release v1.0.5 — Refinements, Hooks & Build Improvements

Hot on the heels of v1.0.4, we’re excited to ship Plakar v1.0.5 — a release packed with build refinements, pipeline tuning, hook support for backups, and smaller but meaningful quality-of-life updates across the board.

This version sets the stage for smoother integrations, better developer ergonomics, and more flexible automation.

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Instructions on how to download and install are available in the Download section !

Build & Packaging Improvements

We’ve improved the build process to make distribution cleaner and more robust:

• ✅ Fixed Homebrew packaging to ensure a smooth experience on macOS (#1684)
• 🪟 Added Windows builds for broader platform support (#1685)
• 📦 Multiple dependency bumps, including:
  • golang.org/x/tools, golang.org/x/mod
  • google.golang.org/grpc
  • github.com/spf13/viper
  • github.com/charmbracelet/bubbletea
  • github.com/go-playground/validator/v10

These changes ensure a more consistent, up-to-date development environment across all platforms.

UI & Documentation Updates

• New social links and documentation references have been added (#1706).
• Plakar UI has been synced to the latest main@4a02561 revision (#1710), with simplified asset serving (#1718).
• CI was fixed to properly update the UI as part of the build (#1709).
• Manual pages were enhanced to better describe the import command (#1730).

Together, these improvements polish the interface and documentation, making Plakar more accessible and discoverable.

Pipeline & Concurrency Tuning

Since turning backup into a pipeline, we’ve adjusted concurrency levels to better align with the new architecture (#1713).

This change improves stability and resource usage during heavy operations, paving the way for further optimizations in future versions.

Backup Hooks & Sync Enhancements

A key new feature in v1.0.5 is hook support for backup commands:

• Added pre-hook and post-hook CLI flags to plakar backup (#1727)
• Hooks now work seamlessly on Windows too (#1741)
• Added fail hooks, allowing users to trigger custom actions when backups fail (#1743)
• Introduced support for passphrase_cmd during sync operations (#1744)

These additions unlock more powerful automation and integration scenarios, letting you plug Plakar more deeply into existing workflows.

Maintenance & Internal Refinements

Other notable changes include:

• Improved type safety in DecodeRPC (#1721)
• Clearer messaging around grace periods (#1717)
• Better login requirement clarifications (#1715)
• Enhanced handling for missing locations (#1716)
• Removed unused code paths and simplified plugin arguments (#1724, #1726, #1729)
• Added a cache-mem-size parameter for finer cache control (#1738)
• Miscellaneous bug fixes, including proper error handling for missing stores (#1725) and filter overrides (#1737)

These refinements make the codebase leaner, more predictable, and easier to maintain.

New Contributors

A warm welcome to @pata27, who made their first contribution in #1725 🎉

We are awarding him this avatar (S stands for Superpata, just so you know):

Full Changelog

👉 v1.0.4…v1.0.5

This release may not be as headline-grabbing as v1.0.4, but it’s a critical stepping stone — tightening the bolts, refining workflows, and enabling more flexibility for power users.

As always, feedback is welcome: try it out, break things, and tell us what happens!