Fish shell version 4.2.1 has been officially released, bringing crucial fixes that enhance user experience. One notable issue that users faced involved the installation process from a tarball, particularly when opting out of Sphinx documentation builds using the -DBUILD_DOCS=OFF flag. Users occasionally found that even with all dependencies satisfied, the sphinx-build executable was missing, leading to internal help files and man pages not appearing as expected. This oversight in the build system has been addressed in this update, ensuring that essential built-in resources are now displayed correctly, regardless of documentation settings.
Additionally, the update rectifies a bug in the fish_config interface, specifically in the colors tab. This feature allows users to customize the shell's appearance, and the bug previously hindered functionality, complicating the user experience. With the fixes implemented in version 4.2.1, users can now expect a more stable and reliable environment when personalizing their Fish shell settings.
Overall, while version 4.2.1 may not introduce groundbreaking new features, its focus on resolving these critical issues significantly enhances usability and reliability for users. The Fish development team continues to prioritize user feedback and operational efficiency, ensuring that the shell remains a robust tool for developers and system administrators alike. Future updates may further expand its capabilities and address any remaining issues as they arise, contributing to a continually improving user experience
Additionally, the update rectifies a bug in the fish_config interface, specifically in the colors tab. This feature allows users to customize the shell's appearance, and the bug previously hindered functionality, complicating the user experience. With the fixes implemented in version 4.2.1, users can now expect a more stable and reliable environment when personalizing their Fish shell settings.
Overall, while version 4.2.1 may not introduce groundbreaking new features, its focus on resolving these critical issues significantly enhances usability and reliability for users. The Fish development team continues to prioritize user feedback and operational efficiency, ensuring that the shell remains a robust tool for developers and system administrators alike. Future updates may further expand its capabilities and address any remaining issues as they arise, contributing to a continually improving user experience
Fish 4.2.1 released
Fish version 4.2.1 has been released, addressing some important issues that were causing trouble for users. A common setup for installing Fish would sometimes lead to missing internal help files and man pages, even when documentation settings were disabled or dependencies were met. This problem has been resolved in the latest update, ensuring that built-in resources appear correctly under these conditions. Additionally, a bug in fish_config's colors tab has also been fixed, making it easier for users to customize their Fish experience.
