A big thanks goes out to @ilyess for reaching out and letting me know that OutPost was having challenges authorizing on sites that use IndieKey.id as a login identity. This has been fixed in both the macOS app (v1.2.1) and the latest TestFlight release (build 9). ### What changed * When you sign in, your site’s login page now sends you back through a web page at jimmitchell.dev, which then hands you to OutPost. It used to send you straight to the app. Some sign-in services, including IndieKey, refuse to send you straight to an app, so their users couldn’t sign in. They should be able to now. ### What to test * Sign in with a new account, especially if you use IndieKey or sign-in failed for you before. After you approve on your site, you should land back in OutPost and be signed in. If you get stuck on a page instead, tap its “tap here” link and tell me what happened. * Check accounts you’ve already added. They should keep working as before, with no need to sign in again. ### Known issue (still) * If you switch to another site while writing a post, the formatting bar can disappear. I’m still working on it. If you’d like to join the TestFlight, the link is https://jimmitchell.dev/testflight. You can send feedback from the TestFlight app with a screenshot, or reply to me directly. Thanks for testing!

I’ve released a new TestFlight of OutPost for iOS that adds a couple of user requests and makes the editor experience a little nicer. Join the fun: https://jimmitchell.dev/outpost/ ### New in Build 8 * Alt text fields now wrap and grow as you type, up to six lines, so you can read back a long description. * Tag suggestions put the tags you use most on each site first. Sites that don’t share a tag list now get suggestions too. * A quieter editor: the Status, Type, Tags and other settings rows are smaller and grey, so the post itself stands out. * The body text now uses the full width of its card, and the character count sits next to Write/Preview. * The New Post button is now a plus (+), so it no longer looks like the Compose tab’s icon. ### Please Try * Signing in with your own site. If it fails, tell us which server or software your site runs. * Writing a post, switching between Write and Preview, then publishing it, as a note and as an article. * Adding photos with alt text, including a long description. * Adding tags from the suggestions. Do your most-used tags come first? * Saving a draft (tap + or just leave the Compose tab), then reopening it from the Posts tab. * Editing a published post and saving the change. * Using it on iPad, in both orientations and with a keyboard if you have one. ### Known Issue * On iPhone, if you have multiple sites and you switch to another site from the site menu, the formatting bar above the keyboard can go missing. To get it back, visit the Posts tab and return to Compose. ### Sending Feedback Take a screenshot in OutPost and tap Share Beta Feedback, or open the TestFlight app, choose OutPost and tap Send Beta Feedback. If OutPost crashes, TestFlight will offer to send a report. Please say yes and add a sentence about what you were doing. It helps a lot to say what your site runs (Micro.blog, Pika.page, WordPress, etc.) and whether you post in Markdown or HTML.

Publish to your own website with Micropub and IndieAuth. No accounts, no server, no analytics.

How to use OutPost on iPhone, iPad and Mac: adding your site, writing and editing posts, images, drafts, and every setting.

OutPost is a native Micropub client for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Publish to your own website with Micropub and IndieAuth. No accounts, no server, no analytics.

What changed in each release of OutPost, a Micropub client for iPhone, iPad and Mac.

I released a small update to OutPost for the Mac this morning that fixes the following: * ⌘W now closes the post you’re writing instead of the whole window. At the post list it closes the main window. * The Markdown preview shows your post at a more comfortable reading size, and follows View > Bigger Text and Smaller Text. * Block quotes in the Markdown preview no longer stretch taller than the quoted text. * The Delete Draft button now sits at the far end of the toolbar, away from the Post button when editing a draft. You can update to the latest by selecting “Check for Updates…” In the OutPost application menu, or download from the OutPost page.

I released a small update to OutPost for the Mac this morning that fixes the following: * ⌘W now closes the post you’re writing instead of the whole window. At the post list it closes the main window. * The Markdown preview shows your post at a more comfortable reading size, and follows View > Bigger Text and Smaller Text. * Block quotes in the Markdown preview no longer stretch taller than the quoted text. * The Delete Draft button now sits at the far end of the toolbar, away from the Post button when editing a draft. You can update to the latest by selecting “Check for Updates…” In the OutPost application menu, or download from the OutPost page.

I’m happy to share that the official public beta of OutPost for Mac is available. You can download the latest from: https://jimmitchell.dev/outpost ## What does OutPost do? OutPost is an Indieauth compliant Micropub editor for Mac (iOS/iPad coming soon) that will let you publish new and edit existing posts on your Micropub enabled blog. ## What platforms does OutPost work with? These platforms have been confirmed to work with OutPost to some degree. The mission, adventurous user, is for you to help me know what other platforms it works with and to what extent. If you know your website is Micropub enabled, give OutPost a try. **Platforms:** * Clodd CMS - the proprietary blog platform this site runs on, compatible with both Indieauth & Micropub. * Micro.blog - full compatibility with Indieauth & Micropub. * Pika.page - verified compatibility with Micropub. Some Pika editor features may not be completely compatible. Heavy testing from friends is needed here. * **Other editors?** You tell me if it works with your platform by emailing me at outpost@jimmitchell.dev. I’ll add it to the list. ## What version of macOS will OutPost work with? OutPost should work with macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later on both Intel and Apple Silicon. Let me know if it doesn’t. ## How do I report bugs? Send an email to outpost@jimmitchell.dev explaining the issue you encountered with as much detail as possible. Attach screenshots too. Lots of screenshots. A picture is literally worth a 1,000 when debugging software. ## Where’s the documentation? LOL. Silly user… There is no documentation; not yet anyway. I’d like to see if users find using the app intuitive to start with. If you get stuck, questions will be answered through outpost@jimmitchell.dev of course. ## Is OutPost free? It sure is, but I will gladly accept donations if you find it useful or simply want to support my Indieweb passion project. You can buy me a coffee to show some love. Remember; coffee fuels development. ## What else? **Big scary warning:** This is a public beta. There are inherent risks that come with trying software like this and bugs might exist. I’ve done my best to be sure they don’t, and the app works great on my devices. By downloading and using OutPost, you guarantee not to hold me accountable for any data loss whatsoever. Sorry, I have to say that. If this scares you, wait a while. Finally, keep in mind I’m a guy who has a _really_ demanding day job. Replies to email might take a day or two – maybe even three or more. Simple questions can be directed to me on Mastodon: @jimmitchell@indieweb.social. I usually reply pretty quickly there. Thanks for giving OutPost a go! Let me know what you think. _**Note:** This post was written with OutPost…_ 😎