---
title: "CLI Release Notes"
url: https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/release-notes/cli/
description: "Stay updated with the latest news on feature releases, enhancements, bug fixes, and more in the Catalyst product, CLI, and SDK components."
last_updated: 2026-09-09T10:45:38Z
service: All Services
type: release-notes
---

### 2026 - September

Bug Fix

**Bug Fix in CLI Deployment:** We have resolved an issue where `[catalyst deploy](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/deploy-options/)` would hang indefinitely instead of completing or failing. Deployments now complete normally.

This fix is available in CLI version **1.27.2**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.27.2
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in Catalyst CLI:** We have now resolved the following issues in the Catalyst CLI:

- **CLI Config Store Permission Error:** A file permission error while reading or writing the [CLI Config Store](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/cli-config/) sent the command into an infinite loop. The command now fails with a clear error instead of hanging.
- **Incorrect Exit Codes:** Commands that failed with an error previously returned exit code 0, masking failures in CI pipelines and scripts. Failed commands now return a non-zero exit code.

These fixes are available in the CLI version **1.27.1**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.27.1
```

### 2026 - August

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.27.0:** We have released a new CLI version **v1.27.0** of the Catalyst CLI with the following features.

**Inline input support for Function execution:** The `[catalyst functions:execute](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/)` command now supports an `--input <value>` option to pass inline JSON, a path to a JSON file, or data piped through stdin using `--input -`.

**New `.functions` command in Functions Shell:** The [Functions Shell](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/#functions-shell-command-execution) now includes a `.functions` REPL command (aliased as `.list`) that lists all functions available for execution in the current shell session, grouped by type and annotated with their language. Both commands are documented in the shell's built-in `.help` output.

**Slate deploy improvements:** The [catalyst deploy slate](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/slate/help/deploy-from-cli/) command now targets a specific Slate app by name, either auto-detected from the current working directory or selected interactively for multi-app projects. The command streams real-time build logs, polls build status, and prints the live access URL once the deployment completes. Use the `--no-wait` option to skip waiting for the build to finish.

**Non-interactive mode for the CLI:** The Catalyst CLI now supports a non-interactive mode for the following commands: `login`, `logout`, `whoami`, `init`, `project:list`, `project:use`, `project:reset`, `serve`, `pull`, `deploy`, `appsail:add`, `functions:add`, `functions:delete`, `functions:execute`, `client:setup`, `client:delete`, `slate:create`, `slate:link` and `slate:unlink`.

Note: The `functions:setup` and `functions:shell` commands are not supported in non-interactive mode. Delete operations in `functions:delete` and `client:delete` are also not supported in this mode.

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.27.0
```

Enhancements

**Stronger encryption for locally stored CLI credentials:** We have improved the security of locally stored [authentication](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/) tokens by changing the encryption algorithm from AES-256-CBC to AES-256-GCM.

Deprecated

**Deprecation in Functions Execute command:** The positional `[data]` argument in `catalyst functions:execute` (for example, `catalyst functions:execute <fn> '{"k":"v"}'`) is deprecated and will be removed in a future release. Use `--input '{"k":{}}'` instead.

**Deprecation of bare-pipe stdin in Functions Execute:** Passing data through a bare pipe without an explicit flag (for example, `cat input.json | catalyst functions:execute <fn>`) is no longer consumed by the command, and a migration warning is now displayed in this case. Use `--input -` to explicitly read input from stdin.

Bug Fix

**Bug Fix in AppSail Custom Runtime Serve:** We have resolved a validation issue that incorrectly blocked serving [custom runtime AppSail](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/appsail/introduction/) targets during startup. Validation is now handled correctly, and valid custom runtime targets now serve successfully.

This fix is available in CLI version **1.26.2**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.26.2
```

### 2026 - June

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.26.0 :** We have released a new CLI version **v1.26.0** of the Catalyst CLI with support for additional runtimes in [Catalyst Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/stack/) and [AppSail Catalyst Managed Runtimes](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/appsail/catalyst-managed-runtimes/key-concepts/).

This version adds support for the following runtimes:

- **Java:** Java 21 and Java 25
- **Node.js:** Node 22 and Node 24
- **Python:** Python 3.10, Python 3.11, Python 3.12, and Python 3.13

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.26.0
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in Catalyst Slate CLI :** We have now resolved the following issues in the [Catalyst Slate](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/slate/getting-started/introduction/) CLI commands:

- **Config File Read on First Deploy (Deploy):** The `.catalyst/slate-config.toml` file is now read only when deploying a Slate app for the first time. Subsequent deploys of an existing app no longer require the file, so re-deploys succeed even when the file is missing, untracked, or in `.gitignore`.

- **Relative Path Support (Serve/Deploy):** To resolve path issues in repositories, we have added relative path support in Slate Serve and Deploy. Existing absolute paths continue to work without any changes.

These fixes are available in the CLI version **1.26.1**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.26.1
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fix in AppSail Serve :** We have now resolved an AppSail startup issue caused by a `sh: command not found` error during [AppSail serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-appsail-applications).

This fix is available in the CLI version **1.26.1**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.26.1
```

### 2026 - May

Bug Fix

**Bug Fix in AppSail Custom Runtime :** We have now resolved an issue where `docker-archive://` format images saved with a pure OCI archive format could not be served or deployed using the Catalyst CLI.

This fix is available in the CLI version **1.25.2**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.25.2
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in Catalyst Slate CLI :** We have now resolved the following issues in the [Catalyst Slate](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/slate/getting-started/introduction/) CLI commands:

- **Framework Auto-Detection (Init/Link):** We have now resolved an issue where React + Vite projects were incorrectly detected as Next.js projects. Framework detection now uses `package.json` script-binary signals and falls back to the framework picker for low-confidence matches.

- **Dev Command Default (Init/Link):** We have now resolved an issue where the dev command defaulted to a hardcoded `npm start` instead of a framework-specific command. The prompt now requires commands to reference `$ZC_SLATE_PORT`.

- **Source Option (Link):** Added the `--source` option to skip the source picker in non-interactive workflows.

- **Remove Source Option (Unlink):** Added the `--remove-source` option for non-interactive source deletion. Keeping the source is now the default behavior in CI/CD environments.

- **Deploy in CI/CD Environments (Deploy):** We have now resolved an issue where the `slate deploy` command did not work in CI/CD environments.

These fixes are available in the CLI version **1.25.2**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.25.2
```

### 2026 - March

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.25.0 :** We have released a new CLI version **v1.25.0** of the Catalyst CLI with support for the [SmartBrowz Browser Grid](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/browser-grid/introduction/) component.

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.25.0
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fix in IAC Import Command :** We have now resolved an issue where the `catalyst iac:import` command threw a `Prompt type "file-path" is not registered` error when using the file-path argument.

This fix is available in the CLI version **1.25.0**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.25.0
```

### 2026 - February

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.24.0 :** We have released a new CLI version **v1.24.0** of the Catalyst CLI with support for the [Catalyst Connections](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/connections/introduction/) component, which allows you to access connection details locally via the SDK.

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.24.0
```

### 2025 - December

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.23.0 - UAE DC Support :** We have released a new CLI version **v1.23.0** of the Catalyst CLI with support for the UAE data centre. You will now be able to select the UAE DC while [logging into the Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/).

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.23.0
```

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.22.0 - AppSail Custom Runtime Support :** We have released a new CLI version **v1.22.0** of the Catalyst CLI with support for [AppSail](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/appsail/introduction/) Custom runtime. You can now initialize, serve, and deploy custom OCI-compliant container images with Catalyst AppSail.

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.22.0
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in CLI v1.22.1 :** We have resolved the following issues in the Catalyst CLI:

* Fixed an issue with accessing functions using project user's OAuth tokens with APIG enabled in local.
* Fixed an issue with serving [Slate](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/slate/help/deploy-from-cli/#serve-a-slate-app-locally) apps in the CLI.
* Fixed a `Too many arguments` issue when executing commands in CI environments.

This fix is available in the CLI version **1.22.1**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.22.1
```

### 2025 - October

New Features

**CLI version upgrade v1.21.0 - Slate Support :** We have released a new CLI version **v1.21.0** of the Catalyst CLI with support for the [Catalyst Slate](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/slate/help/introduction/) service. You can now deploy and manage scalable web applications with Catalyst Slate using the following CLI commands:

* `catalyst init` – Initialize a Slate app in your local directory.
* `catalyst serve` – Run and test your Slate app locally.
* `catalyst deploy` – Deploy your Slate app to the remote development environment.
* `catalyst deploy slate --production` – Deploy your Slate app to the remote production environment.
* `catalyst slate:create` – Generate a new Slate app in your local directory.
* `catalyst slate:link` – Link an existing local app to the Slate service.
* `catalyst slate:unlink` – Remove the Slate CLI configuration from your local app.

To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.21.0
```

### 2025 - August

Deprecated

**Announcing Deprecation of Catalyst Event Listeners, File Store, and Cron:** As of 27 August, 2025, [Catalyst Event Listeners](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/event-listeners/introduction/), [File Store](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/file-store/introduction/), and [Cron](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/cron/introduction/) are in their deprecation phase and will reach End Of Life **(EOL) on 30 April, 2026**. New users who sign up for Catalyst will not be able to view or access these components in their Catalyst projects. For existing Catalyst users, these components will continue to remain operational during the deprecation period until the specified EOL date. 

After the EOL date, these services will not function, and any business logic configured with them will not work. We strongly recommend that you immediately begin planning to migrate your resources, workflows, and business logic configured with these components to the newer, more advanced alternatives listed below:

* Upgrade to [Catalyst Stratus](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/stratus/introduction/) from File Store
* Upgrade to [Catalyst Signals](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/signals/) from Event Listeners
* Upgrade to [Catalyst Job Scheduling](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/job-scheduling/) from Cron

Catalyst enables direct migration of files from the File Store to Stratus via the console. You can [**read the full announcement post here**](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/announcements/2025/fs-el-cron-deprecation-announcement/) for the steps to migrate.

### 2025 - July

Enhancements

**Upgraded Project Creation Flow from CLI :** When you try to create a new project from the Catalyst CLI, you will be redirected to the Catalyst Console to complete the setup, replacing the previous fully CLI-based process.

This upgrade is available in the CLI version **1.20.0**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal: 

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.20.0
```

Bug Fix

**CLI Fix for Python Package Compatibility during deployment :** When deploying Python functions from non-Linux systems (e.g., macOS or Windows), it caused runtime issues due to platform-specific packages being installed locally. We have now fixed this to ensure all Python packages are installed with Linux compatibility during deployment, aligning with the remote environment, and preventing platform-related failures.

**Commands Affected :** `catalyst deploy`

This upgrade is available in the CLI version **1.20.1**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal: 

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.20.1
```

Bug Fix

**CLI Fix for Function Serve Limitation :** We have now resolved an issue where [serving](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-functions-and-basic-web-applications) more than 20 functions of the same type from the CLI failed due to port unavailability. The limitation has now been removed, allowing an unlimited number of functions to be served. This applies to both  [AppSail](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-appsail-applications) and   [Slate](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/slate/help/deploy-from-cli/#serve-a-slate-app-locally) serve as well.

**Commands Affected :** `catalyst serve`

This upgrade is available in the CLI version **1.20.2**. To upgrade your CLI version, please use the below command in the terminal: 

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli@1.20.2
```

### 2025 - May

Enhancements

**CLI version upgrade 1.18.1:** We have released a new CLI version **v1.18.1** of the Catalyst CLI.

**Commands affected:** [catalyst functions:add](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/add-functions/), [catalyst init](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-functions/), [catalyst functions:shell](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/#functions-shell-command-execution), [catalyst deploy](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/deploy-functions/), 
[catalyst event:generate:job [jobpool_id]](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/job-functions#testing-job-functions-using-catalyst-cli)

**New Features:**

1. **Support for Job Functions :** The Catalyst CLI now allows you to [create job functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/set-up-functions/) in the project directory, [serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/) and [deploy the job functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/deploy-functions/), and also [generate sample data for testing job functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/job-functions/#testing-job-functions-using-catalyst-cli). 

2. **Support for JP and SA Data Center:** Catalyst is now hosted in an JP data center and SA data center and is accessible from their respective domains. Enhancements related to both the data centers are reflected while [logging into the Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/). You will be able to select the DC to log in to from the CLI.

3. **Scope Addition for Catalyst NOSQL service :** We have added a new scope **ZohoCatalyst.nosql.rows.ALL**. 

**Enhancements:**

1. Cliq Integration Functions Template Update: We have updated the default code templates of some Cliq handler classes that you initialize [Cliq Integration functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/integration-functions). This will not affect any of your existing functions.

**Bug Fixes :**

1. **Fix for React App Compilation:** Updated the Catalyst React template to support React 19, resolving issues with application compilation during web client initialization.

2. **CodeLib Installation Fix:** Bug fixes have been made to ensure [Catalyst CodeLib solutions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/codelib/introduction/) can now be successfully [installed](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/codelib/install-a-codelib-solution/) on Windows OS.

3. **Fix for Stratus Access via Web SDK in AppSail (CLI Serve):** We have resolved an issue where [Stratus buckets](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/stratus/buckets/name-bucket/) were inaccessible from the Web SDK when [serving AppSail via CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-appsail-applications), by updating the CLI-generated init.js to include the necessary configuration.

4. **Fix for Function Deployment in Catalyst Pipelines:** We have now resolved deployment failures in [Catalyst Serverless Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/introduction/) within the [Catalyst Pipelines](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/pipelines/getting-started/introduction/) service, caused due to the skipping of display URL generation when the domain name cannot be retrieved from the .catalystrc file.

You can [install](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) this version by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli@1.18.1
```

### 2024 - December

Enhancements

**Support for Node 20 runtime :** Catalyst now provides support for Node 20 runtime, using which you can develop Serverless functions. You can [upgrade your existing functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/implementation/#update-or-download-a-function) to the latest supported version from the remote console. You can now also select the latest runtime when you [upgrade your existing functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/implementation/#update-or-download-a-function), or [upgrade your existing functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/implementation/#update-or-download-a-function).

Bug Fix

**Bug Fix in Datastore:** We have made fixes to ensure smooth data handling during [Catalyst Cloud Scale Data Store](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-store/introduction/) [import](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/data-store-import-and-export/import-operation/) and [export](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/data-store-import-and-export/export-operation/) operations via the Catalyst CLI, especially when performed from a [non-default organization](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/catalyst-organizations/#the-default-organization).

### 2024 - July

Enhancements

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.6:** We have published a new patch version `v1.17.6` of the Catalyst CLI that includes the following changes:

**Bug Fixes:** Fixes were made in the `catalyst serve` command's execution that created a ports range collision when more than ten functions of the same flavour where served.

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.17.6
```

### 2024 - April

Enhancements

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.5:** We have published a new patch version v1.17.5 of the Catalyst CLI that includes the following changes:

* **Commands affected:**  [`-p | -\-project &lt;name\_or\_project\_id&gt; -\-org &lt;org\_id&gt;`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/cli-options/#-p----project-ltname_or_project_idgt---org-ltorg_idgt)

**Enhancements:** We have now made the `-\-org &lt;org\_id&gt;` option as optional while using the `-p | -\-project &lt;name\_or\_project\_id&gt;` optional. Earlier, it was mandatory. Now, if the `-\-org` option is not used with the `\-p` or `-\\-project` option, the default [ organization](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/catalyst-organizations/) will be considered for the command execution.

**Bug Fixes:** Fixes were made in the `catalyst serve` command's execution that threw a “Cannot copy '&lt;relative-path&gt;' to a subdirectory of itself” error while executing in the default watch mode.

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.17.5
```

### 2024 - March

Bug Fix

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.4:** We have released a new version **v1.17.4** of the Catalyst CLI that includes the following changes:

**Commands affected :** `[catalyst serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-functions-and-basic-web-applications) `, `[catalyst functions:shell](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/#functions-shell-command-execution) `

**Bug Fix :**

We have fixed the bugs that threw `ENAMETOOLONG` or `E2BIG` errors when serving [Catalyst Serverless functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/introduction/).

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span> @1.17.4
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in Catalyst SmartBrowz :** When executing [browser logic functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/browser-logic/introduction/) from the CLI, errors were thrown due to the mismatch of Puppetteer version. We have fixed them now. 

### 2024 - February

Enhancements

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.3:** We have released a new version v1.17.3 of the Catalyst CLI that includes the following changes:

* **Commands affected:**  [`catalyst serve`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-functions-and-basic-web-applications), [`catalyst functions:shell`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/#functions-shell-command-execution)

**Enhancements:** Catalyst now allows you to perform write operations directly in your function's current working directory by enhancing the function execution flow. 

* **Updates in function memory configuration :** You can now configure distinct memory values for the `memory` key in the `catalyst-config.json` file of your Catalyst project.

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.17.3
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in CLI v1.17.3**:  While executing a [Catalyst Python function](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/stack/#python-functions) using the `[functions:shell](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/#functions-shell-command-execution)` command, incorrect current working directory values were being supplied to the function. We have fixed that now. 

### 2023 - December

Bug Fix

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.2:** 

We have released a new version v1.17.2 of the Catalyst CLI that includes the following changes:

**Commands affected :** `[catalyst serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-functions-and-basic-web-applications)`

**Bug fix :** We have handled the ENOENT error thrown while [serving Python functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/#serve-functions-and-basic-web-applications), especially from the windows OS.

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal.

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.17.2
```

Enhancements

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.1:** We have released a new version **v1.17.1** of the Catalyst CLI as a patch update that includes the following changes:

* **Change:** Updates in Java Advanced I/O function's boiler plate code

* **Bug fix:** Fixed a bug that caused issues in Java function compilations in Windows OS

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.17.1
```

New Features

**CLI Version Upgrade v1.17.0:** We have released a new version, **v1.17.0** of the Catalyst CLI.

* **Commands affected:** `catalyst login`, Catalyst Option `--dc&lt;us|eu|in|au|ca&gt;`

* **New Feature:** Support for CA (Canada) data center

CA users can select CA as their DC while [logging into their Catalyst account](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/) from the CLI, and avail the [`--dc` option](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/cli-options/#--dcltuseuinaucagt) with `ca` while executing the CLI commands. 

**Bug Fixes:**

* Fixed a bug that threw an error while executing the [`catalyst serve`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/introduction/) command from other file paths within the project directory
* Fixed a bug that caused compilation errors and warning logs to be produced in Java functions while using the `catalyst functions:shell`, `catalyst deploy` and `catalyst pull` commands
* Fixes were made to prevent the `.classpath` file in Java functions getting altered while performing operations with the CLI in Windows OS
* Minor fixes to prevent occasional failures in the `catalyst login` command 

You can [install this version](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.17.0
```

### 2023 - November

Enhancements

**CLI version upgrade v1.16.2:** We have released a patch version **v1.16.2** of the Catalyst CLI. 

**Commands affected :** [`catalyst login`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/)

**Change :** We have improved security in the `catalyst login` command by adding state param validation. 

You can install this version by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.16.2
```

Bug Fix

**Bug Fixes in CLI**:  Bug fixes were made to prevent graceful shutdown of Catalyst Serverless functions when using `catalyst serve` command in the version **v1.16.2**.

**Command affected :** [`catalyst serve`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-all-resources/)

### 2023 - October

Enhancements

**CLI version upgrade 1.16.1:** We have released a patch version **v1.16.1** of the Catalyst CLI. We have enabled the provision of executing Catalyst applications on the default localhost server in addition to the Catalyst server endpoint instances, after a project is deployed to the console from the CLI. 

**Command affected:** [catalyst deploy](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/deploy-all-resources/)

**Changes:** The CLI will now provide a deployment URL, as well as a localhost URL when this command is executed.
You can [install](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) this version by executing this command in your terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.16.1
```

Enhancements

**Catalyst Angular plugin version upgrade 1.0.0:** We have released a patch version **v1.0.0** of the Catalyst Angular plugin, `zcatalyst-cli-plugin-angular` which includes support for **[Angular 15](https://angular.io/guide/update-to-version-15)**.

You can [install](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/) this version by executing the following command in the terminal:

```sh
npm install zcatalyst-cli-plugin-angular<span></span>@1.0.0
```

Enhancements

**Angular Schematics version upgrade 1.0.0:**  We have released a patch version **v1.0.0** of the `zcatalyst-angular-schematics` package, which includes support for **[Angular 15](https://angular.io/guide/update-to-version-15)**.

### 2023 - September

Enhancements

**Support for Java v11, v17, and Node.js 18 Runtimes**: We now provide support for Java v11, v17 and Node.js 18. You can select the latest runtimes when you initialize a Catalyst function [from the CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-functions).

Enhancements

**Catalyst Functions Update**: Now when you pass an empty query parameter while executing a Calayst function, the parameter will be available with an empty string value instead of it being unavailable in the functions code.

### 2023 - August

Enhancements

**CLI version upgrade v1.15.0**: We have released a stable version of the Catalyst CLI, v1.15.0 which includes all bug fixes of its beta versions. In this CLI upgrade, the [lifecycle scripts](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/scripts/lifecycle-and-custom-scripts/) such as `preserve`, `redeploy`, `postserve` and `postdeploy` will be executed in the source directory of the component.

### 2023 - July

Enhancements
Beta

**CLI version upgrade v1.15.0-beta.6**: We have released a beta version of the Catalyst CLI, v1.15.0-beta.6, that includes enhancements for displaying logs in the CLI for Catalyst client and function executions. We have also included [handler function](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/convokraft/help/handlers/welcome-message-handler/) responses for the [Catalyst ConvoKraft service](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/convokraft/getting-started/introduction/).

### 2023 - June

New Features

**Introducing Catalyst ConvoKraft:** Catalyst now allows you to create an [Integration Function](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/integration-functions/) of type ConvoKraft from the [Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/set-up-functions/) to develop the backend logic of your bots. Now this can be done when you initialize a Catalyst function in the CLI using the commands to [setup](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/set-up-functions/) or [add](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/add-functions/) a new function, or while creating a function from the console. 

```sh
catalyst functions:setup
```

```sh
catalyst functions:add
```

Enhancements
Beta

**CLI version upgrade v1.15.0-beta.5**: We have released a beta version of the Catalyst CLI, v1.15.0-beta.5, that includes support for [Catalyst Integration Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/integration-functions/) of the type [ConvoKraft](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/convokraft/help/actions/bot-logic/catalyst-integration-functions/). This enables you to perform the  CLI operations of [init](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-functions/), test with the [functions shell](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/#functions-shell-command-execution), [deploy](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/deploy-functions/), and [pull](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/pull-resources/pull-all-resources/#pull-functions) for the ConvoKraft Integration functions. 

You can install this version by executing this command in the [Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/):

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.15.0-beta.4
```

### 2023 - May

New Features

**Introducing Catalyst Extension for VS Code IDE:** We have now published the [Catalyst Tools Extension](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/catalyst-extensions/vs-code-extension/introduction/) in the Visual Studio Code IDE that enables you to execute [commands](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/catalyst-extensions/vs-code-extension/catalyst-tools-operations/) to initialize a Catalyst project, add functions, serve or deploy the application and more [CLI operations](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/catalyst-extensions/vs-code-extension/catalyst-tools-operations/) directly in the IDE instead of using the CLI terminal. Read more about the installation steps of the extension from [this help page](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/catalyst-extensions/vs-code-extension/implementation/).

Enhancements
Beta

**CLI version upgrade v1.15.0-beta.4**: We have released a beta version of the Catalyst CLI v1.15.0-beta.4 that includes support for [CodeLib Solutions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/codelib/introduction/). You can install this version by executing the below command in the [Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/):

```sh
sudo npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.15.0-beta.4
```

Enhancements
Beta

**CLI version upgrade v1.15.0-beta.2**: We have released a beta version of the Catalyst CLI, v1.15.0-beta.2. We have fixed some routing issues in Node.js Advanced I/O functions, and the memory configuration for [Browser Logic functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/browser-logic/introduction/) has now been upgraded from 256 MB to 512 MB by default when you deploy them to the [development environment from the CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/set-up-a-catalyst-project/environment-settings/). You can install this version by executing this command in the [Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/):

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.15.0-beta.2
```

Enhancements
Beta

**CLI version upgrade v1.15.0-beta.3**: We have released a beta version of the Catalyst CLI, v1.15.0-beta.3. This includes some bug fixes related to the creation of [Catalyst Serverless Integration Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/integration-functions/). You can install this version by executing this command in the [Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/):

```sh
npm install -g zcatalyst-cli<span></span>@1.15.0-beta.3
```

### 2023 - April

New Features
Early Access

**Introducing Catalyst SmartBrowz**: Catalyst introduces a dedicated browser service wherein you can manage and control a remote browser in a [headless mode](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/headless/introduction/) through the Catalyst's cloud environment. [SmartBrowz](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/getting-started/introduction/) includes components such as Headless, [Browser Logic](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/browser-logic/introduction/), [PDF & Screenshots](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/pdfnscreenshot/introduction/) and [Templates](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/smartbrowz/help/templates/create-templates/). Catalyst allows to code your application logic as a new Serverless function type, Browser logic functions using either Java or Node.js programming environments. We also provide SDK packages and ready-to-use code snippets to implement and test various SmartBrowz components directly.

### 2023 - March

New Features
Early Access

**Python Programming Support**: Catalyst now provides support for Python in your [Catalyst Serverless Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/introduction/). It also provides a [Python SDK library](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/sdk/python/v1/overview/) that helps you build applications using the Python programming environment at ease. This SDK package allows you to implement and perform various operations across all Catalyst services and components.

New Features
Early Access

**New Multi-Org Support**: Catalyst introduces a new feature which provisions support for [creating and managing multiple organizations](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/catalyst-organizations/) within the same Catalyst account. You can add collaborators and grant permissions to the entire organization or specific projects in it. You can manage all your organizations directly from the Catalyst console and also set a default organization for your Catalyst account. You can also pass the org ID of an organization to [execute APIs](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/api/introduction/multi-org-support/#Multi-OrgSupport) for a different org other than the default.

Enhancements

**CLI version v1.14.1**: Catalyst CLI has undergone a version upgrade to v1.14.1.You can now implement inheritable thread locale while coding [Catalyst Serverless Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/introduction/) in the Java programming environment.

### 2023 - Febuary

New Features

**Support for AU DC**: Catalyst is now hosted in an AU data center and is accessible from an AU domain. AU users can now access the [Catalyst remote console](https://console.catalyst.zoho.com/baas/index) from the AU domain.
The multi-DC support is also reflected while implementing [Catalyst Oauth 2.0 Authentication](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/api/introduction/multi-dc-support/#Multi-DCSupport-support/#Multi-DCSupport) to access the REST APIs. You can also disable or enable access to your application to users of the AU DC from the [Zoho API console](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/api/oauth2/register-new-client/#RegisteraNewClient) after registering your client. Enhancements related to the AU data center are also reflected while logging into the [Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/cli-command-reference/) and using the SDKs.

[Circuits](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/circuits/introduction/) and [Push Notifications](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/push-notifications/introduction/) features will not be available for the users accessing from the AU DC.

### 2022 - November

Deprecated

**Deprecation of Node.js v10** The [deprecation phase](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/runtime-support) of Node.js v10 was announced to extend until October 31, 2022. Node.js v10 is now officially deprecated. It will be retired on January 31, 2023, following which Catalyst will end its support for the runtime.

### 2022 - August

Enhancements

**Provision to include a Custom 404 page:** You can now add your own 404 page in your Catalyst application, and have it shown instead of the default 404 page provided by Catalyst. You can design your page and add it in the client directory of your app. You must include its key and path in the [`clientpackage.json`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/project-directory-structure/client-directory) configuration file.

### 2022 - April

Enhancements

**Support for Node.js v16 Functions:** Catalyst now provides support for Node.js v16. You can [upgrade your existing functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/implementation/#update-or-download-a-function) to the latest supported version from the remote console. You can now also select the latest runtime when you [initialize the functions from the CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-functions/).

### 2022 - March

Enhancements

**Extension of Node.js v10 Deprecation:** The [deprecation phase](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/runtime-support) of Node.js v10 has been ongoing since April 2021. The retirement date was announced as July 31, 2022 for the version. However, we have planned to extend the deprecation period of the version until October 31, 2022. Following the deprecation period, Node.js v10 will be retired on January 31, 2023, and Catalyst will end its support for the runtime.

Enhancements

**Node.js v12 Deprecation Announcement:** Node.js v12 is currently in the deprecation phase. Following the [deprecation period](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/runtime-support) of one year until April 30, 2023, Node.js v12 will be retired on July 31, 2023, three months after the end of the deprecation period. Catalyst will then end its support for the runtime.

### 2022 - January

Enhancements

**Catalyst CLI v1.12.0:** Catalyst CLI version 1.12.0 is published with several enhancements and bug-fixes in the existing CLI features and packages.

Enhancements

**Deprecation of Angular and React Plugins as Global Packages:** Catalyst will no longer support the global installation and use of [Angular and React packages](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-client/) in the project directory. You will only be able to install these plugins in the specific app directories of the web client where they are initialized, using the CLI. Please update the code of your existing Angular and React web apps accordingly.

Removed

**Deprecation of the `--watch` option in Functions Shell:** Catalyst has removed the `--watch` option for the [`catalyst functions:shell` CLI command](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/). The watch mode will be set as the default. You can disable the default watch using the new `--no-watch` option while executing the command.

Enhancements

**Cliq Integration Functions Template Update:** We have updated the default code templates of some Cliq handler classes that you initialize [Cliq Integration functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/integration-functions). This will not affect any of your existing functions.

Enhancements

**Angular Schematics Package Update:** We have reflected the updates that were made in the Angular schematics collection, in the [Catalyst Angular plugin](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-client/#angular).

Enhancements

**Angular and React Plugin Upgrades:** [Catalyst Angular and React plugins](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-client) have been updated to support updated LTS versions of the respective frameworks- Angular v12.2.15 and React v17.0.2.

Bug Fixes

**Bug-Fixes in IN DC:** Minor bug-fixes were made in the static URL handling of the IN data center, where in some instances the static URLs pointed to the US DC instead of the IN DC.

Bug Fixes

**Bug-Fixes in CLI Dependancy Package:** Fixes were made to update the dependancy clone package `cli-table3` to reflect the latest patch updates made in the original package.

Bug Fixes

**Bug-Fixes in `catalyst serve`:** Fixes were made in the `[catalyst serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/introduction)` CLI command to address the issue where the serving of a minified HTML file caused the script injection logic to render an extra character.

### 2021 - November

New Feature

**Angular and React Web Client Apps:** Catalyst has released support for [Angular and React web client application templates](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-client/), and provides custom plugins for them to facilitate a better app development experience. You can now initialize or set up the web client in your project as an Angular app, React app, or the basic web app which was available earlier. You can test and deploy these apps similar to the other components of your project.

New Feature

**Catalyst CLI v1.11.0 Release:** We have released Catalyst CLI v1.11.0 with the support for Angular and React web client applications.

### 2021 - October

New Feature

**Project Export and Import Operations in the CLI:** You can now perform the [Infrastructure as Code (IaC)](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/data-store-import-and-export/introduction/) operations of exporting and importing projects from the CLI. You can export a project's component configurations, functions, and client code, without any data, as an external ZIP file. This project ZIP file can be imported as a new project into any Catalyst account.

### 2021 - September

Bug Fixes

**Catalyst CLI v1.9.1 Release:** We have released Catalyst CLI v1.9.1 implementing some bug fixes in the `[--only](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-options/#--onlylttargetsgt)` option of the `catalyst serve` command, where the client component did not get served in some cases.

Enhancements

**Catalyst CLI v1.9.0 Release:** Catalyst CLI v1.9.0 is out now with enhancements in the CLI serve command. The serve command now includes a `[--watch](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-options/#--no-watch)` option that enables a hot reload of the serve session whenever changes are detected in the target files. This allows you to modify your resources while the serve session is still active.

### 2021 - August

New Feature

**Context-Sensitive Help in CLI:** Catalyst CLI will now display [context-sensitive help](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/context-sensitive-help/introduction), when you encounter an error during a CLI command execution. Catalyst will analyze the error dynamically to understand the usage of the command and the reason behind the error occurrence, and provide you custom help for the specific scenario. The CLI will suggest actions that you can take to rectify or prevent the error, and provide a relevant help link to implement the fix.

Enhancements

**Support for Node.js v12 and v14 Functions:** Catalyst now provides support for Node.js v12 and Node.js v14 versions in your Catalyst functions. You can select any of these versions while [initializing it](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-functions) or [setting it up](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/set-up-functions) from the CLI.

Enhancements

**Deprecation of Node.js v10:** Catalyst is beginning the deprecation of Node.js v10, effective immediately. The [deprecation period](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/runtime-support) in Catalyst will be until July 31, 2022. Please ensure you [upgrade your existing Node.js v10 functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/implementation/#update-or-download-a-function) to the latest supported runtime to ensure stability and security in your Catalyst application.

Enhancements

**Catalyst CLI v1.8.0 Release:** Catalyst CLI v1.8.0 is out now with enhancements related to Node.js v12 and v14 versions, context-sensitive help, and the availability of IN DC while using the [`--dc` option](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/cli-options/#--dcuseuin) to execute a command from a specific data center.

### 2021 - June

New Feature

**Support for IN Data Center:** Catalyst is now hosted in an IN data center and is accessible from an IN domain. Enhancements related to the IN data center are reflected while [logging into the Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/). You will be able to select the DC to log in to from the CLI.

Enhancements

**Advanced Memory Configurations in Functions:** Catalyst now enables you to [configure memory allocations](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/implementation) for each of your functions, while creating them. You can choose from a memory range of 128 MB to 512 MB to allocate for the function's execution.

The default memory allocated for a function is 256 MB. All the functions that you created prior to this feature availability will be allocated the default memory automatically. You can modify this any time you need from the console, or from the CLI using [this command](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/configure-function-memory).

Enhancements

**CLI Version v1.70 Release:** Catalyst CLI has been upgraded to version v1.70 with an IN DC login option, and other enhancements.

Enhancements

**Minor changes in Java Compilation:** Compiled Java function classes will now be available in the `.output` directory in your Java function's package.

### 2021 - May

New Feature

**Working with Integration Functions from the CLI:** You can now initialize [Integration Functions](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/serverless/help/functions/integration-functions) from the CLI, test them, generate sample request body for each handler cases using Event Generate, and deploy them to the remote console similar to the other function types.

### 2021 - March

New Feature

**Support for EU Data Center:** Catalyst is now hosted in a EU data center and is accessible from a EU domain. Enhancements related to the EU data center are reflected while [logging into the Catalyst CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/). You will be able to select the DC to log in to from the CLI.

Enhancements

**Changes in the domain of Catalyst application URLs:** The app domain of all Catalyst application URLs will now be '_catalystserverless.com_' instead of '_zohocatalyst.com_'. That is, Catalyst application URLs will now be of the format "_https://<span></span>project-domain-name.catalystserverless.com_".

This change will be automatically reflected in all your function and web client URLs of your previous and future Catalyst projects. URLs with the older app domain will still work for some time and will be deprecated soon after that. We will announce the date of deprecation shortly. The resources that you [deploy from the CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/introduction) will be deployed to URLs of the new domain.

Bug Fixes

**Configuring multiple rules in APIG from the CLI:** You can now configure multiple rules in [API Gateway](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/api-gateway/introduction) with same request URL for different request methods [from the CLI](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-api-gateway/introduction). This feature was not available from the CLI earlier, and was only possible from the remote console.

### 2021 - February

Enhancements

**Testing Local Authentication from the CLI:** We have provided enhancements to enable the authentication flow in your Catalyst applications to be tested locally using the [`catalyst serve`](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/introduction) command. You can now host and test web apps with iFrames in them, using the local server.

Bug Fixes

**Login Redirect obtained from APIG:** The login redirect value that you configure in your Catalyst applications will be fetched from [API Gateway rules](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/api-gateway/introduction), if available, instead of the `[client-package.json](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/project-directory-structure/client-directory)` file. If you have not configured API Gateway for your project, it will be fetched from `client-package.json`.

Bug Fixes

**Login Redirect as URL:** You can now provide the login redirect value in your Catalyst applications as a URL path instead of a direct resource, such as a HTML file.

Bug Fixes

**CLI token Option:** Bug-fixes were made to rectify unexpected errors that were occurring while using the [CLI token option](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-tokens/introduction).

### 2021 - January

Enhancements

**CLI Shell:** We have now implemented soft kill for the [CLI Functions shell operations](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/working-with-functions/functions-shell/), if the user terminates a shell operation abruptly.

Enhancements

**CLI Login:** The server timeout for [CLI login without browser](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/login/options/#--no-localhost) has now been extended to 60 seconds from 30 seconds.

Enhancements

**CLI Serve and Deploy:** The `--except` option for the `[catalyst serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-options/)` and `[catalyst deploy](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/deploy-options/)` commands can now exclude only one function and serve/deploy the others.

Enhancements

**CLI Scripts:** Catalyst now enables you to configure [scripts](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/scripts/introduction/) for specific functions in the directory, and prevents the scripts from executing for the other functions.

Bug Fixes

**CLI Serve:** Minor bug-fixes and performance improvements were implemented in the `[catalyst serve](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cli/v1/serve-resources/serve-options/)` command.