Lyra

Release notes

Lyra release notes and changelog

Release history for Lyra's Direct and App Store macOS app switcher builds.

2026-05-25

Lyra 1.1 Direct release.

  • Added a sidebar update prompt for Direct releases.
  • Improved Sparkle update reminder behavior.

2026-05-20

Direct Pro 1.0 release state.

Added

  • Direct Pro distribution with bundle ID app.ethanbuilds.lyra.direct.
  • Direct license purchase and activation through the Lyra web Worker and Dodo.
  • 7-day Direct Pro trial with Worker validation.
  • Sparkle update feed and latest release metadata.
  • Quick Switch, Smart Cycle, Long Press to Quit, and App Input Sources.

Current release

  • Direct Pro launch price: $5.99, regular $9.99.
  • Direct update feed: https://static.lyra.ethanbuilds.app/release/appcast.xml.

2026-05-03

Initial implementation of the minimal Snap-style app switcher.

  • SwiftPM macOS app scaffold.
  • Automatic and Manual tabs.
  • Settings persistence with local storage.
  • Carbon global hotkey service.
  • Dock app launch service and login item toggle.