The first release candidate for Mir 2.31.0 has been tagged, freezing the public API across its nine shared libraries and incorporating 359 commits from nearly 20 contributors. This release includes the new ext_foreign_buffer_v1 Wayland protocol for privacy-preserving screen capture, improved output configuration, and enhanced support for the libinput 1.32 circular scrolling feature. Mir is a set of open-source C++ libraries designed for building graphical shells on Linux, focusing on security for applications, making it suitable for kiosk and embedded use. With no ABI changes between the 2.30.0 release and this candidate, the final release of Mir 2.31.0 is expected soon after thorough testing

Mir 2.31.0 Release Candidate Tagged, Freezes Wayland API Ahead of Final Release

The first release candidate for Mir 2.31.0 has been tagged, freezing the public API across all nine shared libraries. Between the 2.30.0 release and this RC, roughly 359 commits landed from nearly 20 contributors, including a new ext_foreign_buffer_v1 Wayland protocol for privacy-preserving screen capture. The release also wires up output configuration, supports libinput 1.32 circular scrolling, and continues hardening Mir's mandatory Rust build. It's a stabilization cycle rather than a disruptive one, so expect the final 2.31.0 to ship once testing confirms the API is solid.

Mir 2.31.0 Release Candidate Tagged, Freezes Wayland API Ahead of Final Release @ Linux Compatible