Release Notes
Track new features, improvements, and bug fixes across Mcaster1DNAS versions. Stay updated with the latest developments.
Current Version
v2.5.1-rc1 - ICY-META v2.1+ Release
Released: February 15, 2026
v2.5.1-rc1
Latest
February 15, 2026
New Features
- ICY-META v2.1+ Protocol: Enhanced metadata support with social media integration, album artwork, and extended track information
- HTTPS Encoder Support: Secure source connections with SSL/TLS encryption for encoders
- Advanced Metadata API: RESTful API for programmatic metadata updates
- Social Media Hooks: Native integration with Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for automated sharing
Improvements
- Performance optimization for 10,000+ concurrent listeners
- Enhanced SSL/TLS certificate management with auto-renewal support
- Improved admin API with additional endpoints and better error handling
Bug Fixes
- Fixed memory leak in long-running streaming sessions
- Resolved SSL handshake failures with certain encoder configurations
- Corrected metadata encoding issues with special characters
v2.5.0
Stable
January 10, 2026
New Features
- YAML Configuration: Human-readable configuration format with full feature parity to XML
- YP Directory Logging: Comprehensive logging for directory registration and listener discovery
- Tabbed Admin UI: Modern admin interface with tabbed navigation and real-time stats
- Hot Reload: Update configuration without restarting the server
Improvements
- Redesigned admin interface with better mobile responsiveness
- Enhanced logging with JSON output format option
- Better error messages and debugging information
Breaking Changes
- XML configuration will be deprecated in v3.0 - migrate to YAML
Upgrade Instructions
- Backup your current XML configuration
- Use the config converter:
convert-config.sh config.xml config.yaml - Review and test YAML configuration
- Update systemd service file to use YAML config
- Restart server
v2.4.0
November 22, 2025
New Features
- JWT Authentication: Token-based authentication for enhanced security
- Rate Limiting: Configurable rate limits for API and source connections
- Multi-format Support: Added Opus and Speex codec support
Improvements
- Improved thread pool management for better concurrency
- Enhanced statistics API with more detailed metrics
Bug Fixes
- Fixed race condition in listener disconnection handling
- Resolved configuration parser issues with IPv6 addresses
v2.3.0
September 5, 2025
New Features
- FLAC Support: Lossless audio streaming capability
- Relay Support: Mount points can relay from other servers
- Geographic Stats: Listener location tracking and analytics
Improvements
- Memory usage optimization for large listener counts
- Faster startup time with parallel initialization
Complete Version History
View the complete changelog with all releases, patches, and development updates on GitHub.