Fish Shell 4.8.1 has been released as a targeted patch to address regressions from the previous 4.8.0 version, specifically fixing cross-platform word navigation and a crash issue with commandline --current-process. The update also introduces new syntax color variables for builtin commands, a Darcs repository prompt, and allows users to re-enable prompt marking in Konsole. Additional bug fixes include resolving cluttered completions and improving option completions for pacman. Users can easily update to Fish 4.8.1 through various package managers, ensuring a more stable shell experience

Fish Shell 4.8.1 Released: Regression Fixes and Cross-Platform Patches

Fish Shell 4.8.1 drops as a targeted patch to address several regressions introduced in the June release of version 4.8.0. The update restores expected cross-platform word navigation for Alt-modified keys and resolves a crash that triggered when using commandline --current-process inside pipe sequences. Contributors also added separate syntax color variables for builtin commands, a new Darcs repository prompt, and a feature flag to re-enable prompt marking in Konsole. 

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