core — Version history

v1.5.132026-08-14

Generation-coded Core ID and repository protocol 2

Adds a two-letter generation code to newly generated Core IDs and requires Core identity, runtime and origin-environment headers on repository requests. First-party telemetry now records these environment dimensions without retaining the raw origin IP.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.122026-08-12

Per-build Core identity

Assigns each maintained PHP 8 build a cryptographically random Core ID, shows it in core, and carries it on repository requests for first-party operational statistics.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.112026-08-10

Language synchronization

Finalizes Local and Server Help synchronization and localization safety for lil-core.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.102026-08-09

Database connection memory

Adds the shared protected .lil.key namespace used by named database connections.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.92026-08-08

Transient core cleanup

Core-owned temporary response buffers are cleared consistently on exit and cleanup.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.82026-08-07

Cleaner core snapshot

Removes the redundant directory row; the physical core path remains the single location reference.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.72026-08-06

Reliable persistent UI

Shows the full path to lil.php and keeps compatible persistent UI active regardless of optional package order.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.62026-08-05

Ordered directory metadata

Adds ordered size/date columns and bounded directory-size measurement to built-in cd while improving metadata table spacing.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.52026-08-04

More useful core snapshot

Shows the full working-directory path instead of the ~ shorthand and reduces the local description to the precise purpose of showing lil-core information.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.42026-08-03

Metadata-first file tables

Adds a structured name-last table layout so compact file metadata stays on the left and the filename column expands into the remaining space.

Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.5.32026-08-01

Three-part versioning

Moves generation 1 to the 1.major.patch scheme and automatically maps legacy two-part installed versions before extensions load, so existing installations continue to upgrade correctly.

What changed
  • Selectable output without losing quick focusMouse text selections and interactive controls keep their focus, while an ordinary terminal click still returns to the command line.
  • Lean preset delivery with core-owned setupA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.4.32026-07-27

File routing and core status

Added the last-file token, reliable extension-aware opening and the compact built-in Core status used to inspect an installation.

What changed
  • Active file token and extension-aware openingA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Reliable upload gesture and database driver foundationA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Reliable bare-file routing and compact core statusA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.3.32026-07-22

Scripts and structured file output

Refined direct .lil execution, introduced shared structured file tables and made upload/session behavior more predictable.

What changed
  • Quiet linear scripts with optional source display and safe cleanupA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Shared wide-left file metadata tablesA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Immediate upload chooser and lean session stateA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.2.72026-07-17

Delivery and interface reliability

Compacted generated builds safely, stabilized command-line spacing and placeholders, and tightened the boundary between Base and Minimal interfaces.

What changed
  • Compact generated core deliveryA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Shared Base icon sprite and literal command spacingA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Context-aware command and password placeholdersA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Hidden password input and profile-safe buildsA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
Built into the core

No installation command is required.

v1.1.92026-07-13

Generation 1 foundation

Established generation 1: browser terminal delivery, optional authorization, the Base/Minimal interface boundary, output redirection and linear command execution.

What changed
  • First stable releaseFirst public stable release of core, establishing the command’s initial supported interface.
  • Output redirection and session last resultThe core output was aligned with the terminal’s structured presentation and shared output conventions.
  • Composable interface package foundationA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
  • Linear terminal execution and reload-free automatic commandsA focused core release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.
Built into the core

No installation command is required.

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