Release archive 16 recorded versions

Sputnik Markdown Viewer version history.

Every recorded public version from v1.3.0 through v1.8.1, newest first.

Sputnik Markdown Viewer open on a late-night dual-monitor developer desk
Current public build v1.8.1
First record
v1.3.0
Current
v1.8.1
Versions
16
Order
Newest first

v1.8.1 July 25, 2026

Save confirmation and opening view

A focused patch for clearer save feedback and a workspace that opens in the view each user prefers.

  1. 01
    Saved confirmation

    Show a compact confirmation after each successful save, close it automatically after two seconds, and allow immediate dismissal.

  2. 02
    Default opening view

    Store Editor, Split, or Preview as the opening view and apply it after workspace restore on the next launch.

v1.8.0 July 22, 2026

Multi-document workspaces

A feature release for people who keep several Markdown files open and work in long technical documents.

  1. 01
    Document tabs

    Open several Markdown files in one window and preserve unsaved state between launches.

  2. 02
    Workspace restore

    Restore active tabs, cursor positions, pane modes, outline state, and scroll positions after relaunch.

  3. 03
    Heading outline

    Navigate long documents from a collapsible outline generated from Markdown headings.

  4. 04
    Image assets

    Paste or drop images, set alt text, and insert a relative path from a configurable assets folder.

  5. 05
    Verified Windows publisher

    Sign and timestamp the application and installer as Sputnik Digital LLC through Microsoft Azure Artifact Signing.

v1.7.1 July 18, 2026

First-party update delivery

Moved release metadata and installer delivery to SputnikFX.com.

  1. 01
    SputnikFX update feed

    Version checks now read first-party metadata hosted on SputnikFX.com.

  2. 02
    Focused update center

    The in-app update action opens a release-specific SputnikFX page instead of a source repository.

v1.7.0 July 18, 2026

Search and scroll corrections

Corrected the interaction model between the source editor and rendered preview.

  1. 01
    Preview-aware Find

    Find results are highlighted and navigable in both the editor and rendered preview.

  2. 02
    Predictable scroll sync

    The panes move independently when Sync is off. Turning Sync on aligns the preview before locking both panes together.

  3. 03
    Click snapping removed

    Clicking inside the editor no longer forces the preview to jump.

  4. 04
    Windows association behavior

    The installer registers Markdown file support without claiming to override Windows protected default-app choices.

v1.6.1 July 16, 2026

Reading contrast fixes

A focused visual correction for links and selected text.

  1. 01
    Readable selections

    Improved selection colors in the editor and preview so highlighted text remains legible.

  2. 02
    Quieter hyperlinks

    Adjusted link color, underline treatment, and wrapping for long document URLs.

v1.6.0 July 16, 2026

Guide and update checks

Added an in-app Markdown reference and automatic release checks.

  1. 01
    Markdown guide

    Open the Sputnik basic Markdown syntax guide in a dedicated 1280 by 720 browser window.

  2. 02
    Update availability

    Check automatically at launch or manually from the application footer.

  3. 03
    Sync enabled by default

    New sessions begin with synchronized editor and preview scrolling enabled.

v1.5.5 July 15, 2026

Manual shortcut spacing

Corrected the final keyboard-reference button padding in the PDF manual.

  1. 01
    Keyboard reference

    Balanced key-label padding and row spacing for a cleaner reference panel.

v1.5.4 July 15, 2026

Manual brand mark

Replaced redundant closing-page text with the Sputnik Digital icon.

  1. 01
    Closing page

    Added the Sputnik Digital mark while preserving the website credit and copyright footer.

v1.5.3 July 15, 2026

Manual layout correction

Refined the spacing around keyboard shortcuts in the PDF manual.

  1. 01
    Shortcut panel

    Adjusted margins and control dimensions to prevent cramped labels.

v1.5.2 July 15, 2026

Unified manual background

Matched the PDF manual background to the application icon and logo field.

  1. 01
    Dark-mode palette

    Aligned the page background with the application brand artwork.

v1.5.1 July 15, 2026

Versioned PDF manual

Expanded the user manual and made regeneration part of the release build.

  1. 01
    Complete application reference

    Documented the interface, file workflows, editing tools, PDF export, recovery, and keyboard commands.

  2. 02
    Release packaging

    Regenerate the versioned dark-mode manual before packaging each release.

v1.5.0 July 15, 2026

Recovery and search

Added the core safeguards and navigation tools expected from a daily editor.

  1. 01
    Crash-recovery autosave

    Record unsaved work and offer recovery after an interrupted session.

  2. 02
    Recent files

    Keep recently opened Markdown files available across launches.

  3. 03
    Find and replace

    Add match counts, case matching, replacement controls, and keyboard navigation.

v1.4.0 July 15, 2026

New document workflows

Added explicit document creation and a persistent application footer.

  1. 01
    New Markdown document

    Create a clean Markdown document from the toolbar or keyboard.

  2. 02
    New PDF-target document

    Start a document intended for PDF output with the correct save and export path.

  3. 03
    Application footer

    Show Sputnik Digital Graphics credit, version status, and release controls at the bottom of the workspace.

v1.3.3 July 15, 2026

Installer permission fix

Corrected installation behavior for protected Windows application folders.

  1. 01
    Program Files installation

    Prevent the installer from trying to overwrite locked files without first closing the running application.

v1.3.1 July 15, 2026

Release licensing

Established the proprietary application license and preserved third-party notices.

  1. 01
    Application EULA

    Added Sputnik Markdown Viewer installation and use terms.

  2. 02
    Third-party notices

    Generated and packaged the licenses required by bundled open-source components.

v1.3.0 July 15, 2026

First archived public release

Established the Windows application, portable build, and assisted installer recorded in the current release history.

  1. 01
    Three working views

    Edit at full width, inspect the rendered preview, or use both panes in split mode.

  2. 02
    Core file workflow

    Open, save, Save As, drag Markdown files into the app, and export the rendered result to PDF.

  3. 03
    Readable code blocks

    Render dark code and PowerShell blocks with one-click copying.

  4. 04
    Windows identity

    Ship the Sputnik icon, application name, portable folder, and guided Windows installer.