4.2.1 - Coherence X

Significant rewrite of the icon generation code to reduce errors when pulling favicons from complex URLs.

Released in late 2021, (including its minor point releases like 4.2.1) represented a major performance-focused update for BZG's site-specific browser (SSB) tool. This version solidified the software's transition into a high-performance utility for turning websites into standalone macOS applications powered by Chromium-based backends. Core Update Objectives

: Improved support for importing extensions and profiles from multiple Chromium browsers (beyond just standard Chrome), resolving common errors when Chrome was not the primary system browser. Key Features and Fixes Feature Area Specific Improvement App Signature Coherence X 4.2.1

Resolved an issue where existing tabs were lost during the app update process; improved behavior when opening new tabs within an isolated app.

Improved URL input handling to automatically skip unnecessary steps (like extension import) if no relevant data is detected. Significant rewrite of the icon generation code to

: BZG recommends using the Coherence Updater (accessible via the Coherence menu bar) to ensure that apps built with version 4.2.x receive necessary security patches for their Chromium backends. Turn Any Website Into A Standalone App | by Mad Machine

: The Coherence creation tool was updated to allow relaunching after being closed without requiring a full application restart. Core Update Objectives : Improved support for importing

: Apps created with this version began remembering both their window size and screen position between launches.