FAIR Connect 1.2 Release Announcement

With our newest release, 1.2, FAIR Plugin gets a new name; FAIR Connect!

This release also has some feature refinements and fixes for you. As always, thanks to our amazing contributors.

P.S. Still getting your head around FAIR? Check out our explainer video and post!

What’s New in 1.2

New Name, Same Plugin

FAIR Plugin is now FAIR Connect. This is one of several name changes across FAIR, aimed to help clarify what each part of the project does. (#351, #352)

Other changes include:

• Mini FAIR -> FAIR Beacon – Make your packages available to the FAIR network.
• AspireExplore -> FAIR Explorer – Explore packages in the FAIR network.

Improved Compatibility

• Improved Avatar Handling: Custom avatars are now supported when Gravatar is enabled. (#349)
• Updated Browser List: The browser compatibility feature now includes an updated browser list to provide more accurate compatibility warnings. (#325)

More Performant and Stable

• IndexNow requests are now handled earlier to bypass unneeded database queries. (#317)
• IndexNow notifications are now skipped during imports. (#319)

Upgrade Notes

This is a feature release that maintains backward compatibility with version 1.1. All users are encouraged to upgrade to take advantage of these improvements.

Try FAIR 1.2 today

Ready to explore FAIR?

• Install the FAIR Connect release ZIP to search for verified plugins from both official and independent sources.
• Browse packages at fair.pm/packages
• Publish your own plugin using FAIR Beacon
• Find us on GitHub as FAIRPM
• Join the conversation by getting involved in our Slack or GitHub Discussions

If you’re a developer, publisher, or simply curious, we’d love to hear your thoughts.