Up to version 4.0.0

Cargo.toml

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ exclude = [
 
 [workspace.package]
 edition = "2024"
-version = "4.0.0-alpha.4"
+version = "4.0.0"
 authors = ["esrlabs.com"]
 
 [workspace.dependencies]

README.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 
 [![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache_2.0-blue.svg)](LICENSE.txt)
-[![](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release_next.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release_next.yml)
+[![](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release.yml)
 [![](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/lint_master.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/lint_master.yml)
 
 `chipmunk` is a native desktop application, written in Rust, for viewing log files with no limitations on file size. 1 GB, 2 GB, 10 GB? `chipmunk` is limited only by your disk space - nothing more. With no unnecessary copying, files of any size open with the same speed. But `chipmunk` goes beyond just working with files: it also allows you to create network connections to collect logs via TCP, UDP, Serial, or from the output of a running command.

changelog.md

@@ -1,3 +1,23 @@
+# 4.0.0 (10.06.2026)
+
+**Chipmunk 4.0.0** is the first stable release of the new native version of Chipmunk.
+
+This release replaces the previous Electron-based app with a much lighter and faster native application, reducing the **runtime footprint by more than 4x**.
+
+## Highlights
+
+- Memory usage reduced from around **500 MB to less than 100 MB.**
+- CPU usage for the same workload reduced from around **16% to around 4%.**
+- Startup is now almost instant compared to about one second before.
+- Chipmunk is now shipped as a single native application binary.
+- No more Electron sandboxing or runtime issues.
+- The app is much more responsive, with several long-standing UI issues fixed.
+- Added a command palette for faster keyboard-driven workflows.
+- Improved chart visuals.
+- Added installers for all supported operating systems.
+
+This rewrite also gives us a stronger base for future development, helping us deliver requested features and bug fixes faster in upcoming releases.
+
 # 3.19.6 (30.04.2026)
 
 ## Added

docs/index.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 [![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache_2.0-blue.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/blob/master/LICENSE.txt)
-[![](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release_next.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release_next.yml)
+[![](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/release.yml)
 [![](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/lint_master.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/actions/workflows/lint_master.yml)
 
 `chipmunk` is one of the fastest desktop applications for viewing log files, with no limitations on file size. 1 GB, 2 GB, 10 GB? `chipmunk` is limited only by your disk space - nothing more. With no caching and no unnecessary copying, files of any size open with the same speed. But `chipmunk` goes beyond just working with files: it also allows you to create network connections to collect logs via TCP, UDP, Serial, or from the output of a running command.

docs/installation.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-`chipmunk` is available as a prebuilt desktop application from the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/releases). Release builds include the built-in updater, so the application can notify you and update itself when a newer version is available.
+`chipmunk` is available as a prebuilt desktop application from the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk/releases). Release builds include the built-in updater, so the application can notify you and update itself when a newer version is available. The built-in updater supports both installer-based and portable installations.
 
 You can also install the native application from source with Cargo:
 
@@ -14,24 +14,32 @@ just install-app
 
 ### macOS
 
-Download the macOS release and move `chipmunk.app` to your Applications folder.
+Download one of the macOS release artifacts:
 
-Or install using Homebrew:
+- `.pkg` installer, which installs Chipmunk into Applications
+- portable `.tgz` archive containing `chipmunk.app`
 
-```sh
-brew install --cask chipmunk
-```
+For the portable archive, unpack it and move `chipmunk.app` to your Applications folder.
 
 ### Windows
 
-Download and unpack the Windows release to a folder of your choosing. Use `chipmunk.exe` to start Chipmunk.
+Download one of the Windows release artifacts:
+
+- `.msi` installer, which installs Chipmunk into Program Files
+- portable `.tgz` archive containing `chipmunk.exe`
+
+For the portable archive, unpack it to a folder of your choosing and use `chipmunk.exe` to start Chipmunk.
 
 Requirements:
 
 - Install the latest [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170).
 
 ### Linux
 
-Download and unpack the Linux release to a folder of your choosing. Use the `chipmunk` executable to start Chipmunk.
+Download one of the Linux release artifacts:
+
+- `.deb` package for Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions
+- `.rpm` package for Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE-based distributions
+- portable `.tgz` archive containing the `chipmunk` executable
 
-Each release also provides `.deb` and `.rpm` packages.
+For the portable archive, unpack it to a folder of your choosing and use the `chipmunk` executable to start Chipmunk.