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: