Canonical has released Mir 2.31.0 on November 4, 2026, as a stabilization update to its open-source display-server library, incorporating 366 commits from 21 contributors while intentionally avoiding changes to library ABIs or the removal of public APIs. The update introduces features such as a freely positioned on-screen magnifier, a new output-configuration API, and experimental privacy-preserving buffer-capture support, while maintaining its role in powering Ubuntu Frame, Miriway, and Ubuntu Touch. The release focuses on enhancing security and accessibility, with significant under-the-hood improvements that ensure better performance and reliability. Overall, Mir 2.31 represents a careful refinement of existing features, aimed at providing a stable foundation for embedded device ecosystems without introducing disruptive changes

Canonical Ships Mir 2.31.0 in a Stability-Focused Release

Canonical released Mir 2.31.0 on 4 November 2026, a stabilization update to the open-source display-server library built from 366 commits across 21 contributors. The release bumps no library ABIs and removes no public APIs, sending a deliberate signal that it's a safe upgrade for integrators. Headline changes include a freely positioned on-screen magnifier, a new output-configuration API, and experimental privacy-preserving buffer-capture support. Mir keeps powering Ubuntu Frame, Miriway, and Ubuntu Touch as the project edges toward a fully Rust-based compositor on its published roadmap.

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