What's new in Semaphore UI 2.17Beta

Semaphore v2.17 introduces new features and improvements for infrastructure automation and DevOps teams. This release focuses on enhancing developer experience and streamlining infrastructure-as-code workflows.

Key Features Overview #

• Custom issuer name in TOTP app
  You can now specify a custom issuer name when registering Semaphore with a TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) authenticator app. This enables clearer identification of Semaphore accounts within authenticator apps, improving usability—especially for users managing multiple 2FA tokens.
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• New Feature 2
  Description of the second major feature introduced in this version.
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• Enhanced User Interface
  Improvements to the user interface for better usability and productivity.
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Features #

Custom issuer name in TOTP app #

Semaphore v2.17 introduces a new option to customize the issuer name displayed in TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) authenticator apps.

Purpose:
The issuer name helps users identify which account in their authenticator app belongs to Semaphore, especially useful when managing accounts from multiple organizations or environments.

How to Configure:

You can set the issuer name in two ways:

1. Environment Variable

   Set the environment variable SEMAPHORE_TOTP_ISSUER to your desired issuer name when starting Semaphore.

   Example (Docker Compose):

   environment:
     - SEMAPHORE_TOTP_ISSUER=MyCompany Semaphore
   

   Example (Standalone):

   SEMAPHORE_TOTP_ISSUER="MyCompany Semaphore" ./semaphore server
   

2. Configuration File

   In your config.json file, set the following option inside the auth section:

   {
     "auth": {
       "totp": {
         "issuer": "MyCompany Semaphore"
       }
     }
   }
   

Precedence:
If both the environment variable and the config file option are set, the environment variable (SEMAPHORE_TOTP_ISSUER) takes precedence.

Default Value:
If not set, the default issuer name will be Semaphore.

Result:
When users add their Semaphore TOTP account to an authenticator app, the selected issuer name will appear, making it easier to distinguish between multiple accounts.

For full details on all available environment variables, see the installation environment variable documentation.

New Feature 2 #

Detailed description of the second new feature. This section should include:

• Key benefits and use cases
• How to use the feature
• Configuration examples if applicable
• Integration with existing workflows

Enhanced User Interface #

Description of UI improvements and enhancements:

• Visual improvements
• Usability enhancements
• New interface elements
• Performance optimizations

Bug Fixes and Improvements #

• Fixed issue with [specific functionality]
• Improved performance for [specific operations]
• Enhanced error handling and messaging
• Updated dependencies and security patches

Breaking Changes #

Note: List any breaking changes that users need to be aware of when upgrading.

Upgrade Instructions #

To upgrade to Semaphore v2.17, follow the standard upgrade process:

1. Stop your current Semaphore instance
2. Update to the new version using your preferred installation method
3. Restart Semaphore
4. Verify the upgrade was successful

For detailed upgrade instructions, see the installation documentation.

What’s Next #

We continue to focus on improving the infrastructure automation experience. Upcoming features include:

• Future feature previews
• Roadmap items
• Community requests

Thank you for using Semaphore! As always, we welcome your feedback and contributions.