Managing large photo collections just got a lot easier.
With the new Batch Rename feature in v0.7.7 or later, you can now rename multiple photos at once using flexible, powerful patterns — with a live preview before anything is changed. No more manual renaming, no more mistakes, and no more guesswork.
Cloud Import is a new feature in v0.7.6 or later that adds automated ingestion of files from cloud storage providers to the existing import pipeline. Instead of relying on manual uploads or custom scripts, Cloud Import periodically synchronizes a configured remote folder—such as Dropbox Camera Uploads—detects new files, and imports them using the same validation, error handling, and logging already in place. This makes cloud-based file ingestion a first-class, reliable part of the system rather than an external or ad-hoc process.
The past year has been an important one for Starsky. What started as a powerful self-hosted photo and media management tool continued its transition into a more mature, robust, and scalable platform. From foundational breaking changes to long-term stability improvements, 2025 was less about flashy features and more about getting the core right.
Looking back over the releases from 0.6.7 through 0.7.6, several clear themes emerge: modernization, resilience, better tooling, and preparing Starsky for the future.
Version 0.7.0 is a major update focused on smarter imports, improved performance, and breaking changes to configuration. Here’s what’s changed since v0.6.8:
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in Starsky that gives you more control than ever over how your photos are imported, organized, and tagged. With the new ImportTransformation and Structure Rules, you can now define conditional logic that applies different folder structures and metadata depending on image format or origin.
This does mean a breaking change in v0.7.0 or newer to how the folder structure is defined, so let’s walk you through what’s new and how you can use it.
2024 has been a transformative year for the Starsky project with significant updates and enhancements across various components. Below is a summary of the key updates and improvements:
We're excited to unveil our latest release, Version 0.6.0, packed with exciting updates and enhancements to elevate your user experience! Let's dive into the key highlights of this release:
As we bid farewell to the year 2023, it's essential to reflect on the strides made in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. This year has been marked by continuous improvement, innovation, and a relentless commitment to enhancing the user experience. In this blog post, we'll delve into the notable updates and advancements encapsulated in the various releases of version 0.5.x of our software.
So it was high time to optimise the time-consuming process of photo management. I really enjoy going out and taking pictures. But when I get home, it’s time to properly organise all those photos. That task is typically something we postpone, but it is nice to share the photos and experiences. I have developed a piece of software for this process and in this blog I will tell you what I have improved in this in 2022. This year it really started for the project. The first blog post about the project is a fact. In addition, a demo can also be viewed at demo.qdraw.nl
I really enjoy going out and taking pictures. But when I get home, it's time to properly organize all those photos. That task is typically something we put off, but it is nice to share the photos and experiences – for example on this blog and various social media channels where I regularly post something. So it was high time to optimize the time-consuming process of photo management. In this article, based on my own experiences, I will discuss the solutions I found for the 7 most common problems in effectively managing a photo collection.
Finding that one photo you're looking for can be quite difficult. That's why finding what you've been looking for quickly and easily is a great way to get a lot more done in a shorter amount of time. For example, Spotlight (search) works great on Mac OS, although it is not integrated in the mobile version. When you place a number of keywords in the meta data field in an image, you can search for them later. But also by date, description and information that is stored in the camera. So quick search, quick find 
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