Kubo v0.38.0-rc1 is out!

Kubo v0.38.0-rc1 is out!

This RC1 simplifies content announcement configuration, introduces an experimental sweeping DHT provider for efficient large-scale operations, and includes various performance improvements.

Highlights

  • Repository migration v17→v18: Simplified provider configuration merges Provider and Reprovider into single Provide section
  • Experimental Sweeping DHT Provider: New Provide.DHT.SweepEnabled option handles hundreds of thousands of CIDs with reduced memory
  • Enhanced gateway errors: 504 timeouts now show retrieval diagnostics with provider samples and phase details
  • Updated WebUI v4.9.0: New Diagnostics screen for troubleshooting and system monitoring
  • Identity CID enforcement: Maximum 128-byte limit now enforced, preventing misuse
  • Pin name fixes: ipfs pin ls <cid> --names correctly returns pin names
  • MFS improvements: Fixed ipfs files write bugs and added auto-flush threshold

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