System Releases
This page is the historical record of releases for the BlackPaw Control System
It is intended as a reference page for checking what has been released, when it was released, and which release track it belongs to.
For guidance on choosing between Stable, Beta, and Edge, see Release Streams.
Release Streams
System releases are published on one of three release streams:
Stable
Stable releases are recommended for most users and are intended for normal day-to-day use.
Beta
Beta releases provide earlier access to upcoming changes, but may still contain issues or incomplete work.
Edge
Edge releases provide the newest changes first and are intended for testing and development use.
Editions
System releases may apply to:
- Nomad
- Helm
- both editions
Always check the individual release entry to confirm which edition it applies to.
How to use this page
Use this page to:
- find the latest release for a given release track
- review older releases
- distinguish between Stable, Beta, and Edge releases
- follow links to detailed release notes
Latest releases
Stable
- No stable releases listed yet.
Beta
- No beta releases listed yet.
Edge
Release history
2026
Stable
- No stable releases recorded yet.
Beta
- No beta releases recorded yet.
Edge
Reading release entries
Each release entry should clearly identify:
- edition applicability
- component
- release track
- version
- whether user action is required
A typical release note will include:
- summary
- highlights
- included changes
- breaking changes
- upgrade notes
- compatibility notes
- known issues