Version display

This feature was added in OliveTin version 3000.11.0.

OliveTin can show or hide the application version in the web interface. This is controlled by the showVersionNumber policy, which can be set globally or per user/group via ACL policies.

What you see

When showVersionNumber is enabled (the default):

  • The page footer shows the application name and version, for example: OliveTin 2024.06.02.

  • If update checks are enabled and a newer version exists, a link to the new version may appear in the footer.

  • Server diagnostics includes the installed version.

When showVersionNumber is disabled:

  • The footer shows only OliveTin (no version number).

  • No update-version link is shown, even if update checks are on.

  • In server diagnostics output, the version information is redacted, which can be useful for privacy when sharing the report.

Configuration

The policy defaults to true for all users. You can change it in the defaultPolicy or override it per user or group in an ACL.

Hide version for everyone

config.yaml
defaultPolicy:
  showVersionNumber: false

Show version only for some users

To hide the version by default but show it for certain users (for example, admins):

config.yaml
defaultPolicy:
  showVersionNumber: false

accessControlLists:
  - name: admins
    matchUsergroups:
      - admins
    policy:
      showVersionNumber: true

Show version for everyone (default)

If you do not set showVersionNumber, it is treated as true. To set it explicitly:

config.yaml
defaultPolicy:
  showVersionNumber: true
  showDiagnostics: true
  showLogList: true

See also