HiveSuite adds image crop/resize uploads, posting authority management, and advanced zoomable media viewing.
HiveSuite
Local Package Sync & Smarter Image Uploads
Faster Development Workflow
HiveSuite now consumes the shared package directly from the local development source, allowing new improvements to appear instantly without requiring package publishing or reinstallation.
Local Package Integration
HiveSuite now reads the shared package directly from the local folder.
New features and fixes become available immediately during development.
Eliminates delays caused by package publishing cycles.
Speeds up testing and iteration across the HiveSuite ecosystem.
Enhanced Image Upload Experience
Automatic Crop & Resize Workflow
All image uploads now benefit from the new smart image-processing pipeline.
Supported upload locations include:
Snaps
Blog Posts
Post Replies
Inline Comment Replies
Users can now:
Preview images before upload
Crop images interactively
Automatically resize oversized images
Upload optimized images with improved reliability
Improved Mobile Upload Reliability
Large mobile photos often create upload failures due to excessive file sizes.
To address this:
Large images are automatically resized before upload.
Oversized files are compressed intelligently.
Partial uploads and upload failures are significantly reduced.
Mobile uploads are faster and more reliable.
Benefits
Faster uploads
Reduced bandwidth usage
Better mobile experience
Improved upload success rates
Consistent image quality across the platform
Smart Image Upload Flow
Automatic Image Resizing
Posting Authority Management
New Profile Management Tools
HiveSuite now includes advanced account-permission management directly inside user profiles.
Posting Authority Menu
Added a new Posting Authority option inside the profile three-dot menu.
Available only when viewing your own profile.
Provides quick access to permission management without leaving the app.
Additional Edit Profile Shortcut
Added a second Edit Profile entry point inside the same profile menu.
Provides faster access to profile customization tools.
Complements the existing avatar-edit workflow.
Authority Management Popup
A new management interface allows users to inspect and manage account permissions.
Permission Visibility
The popup displays:
All accounts with Posting Authority
All accounts with Active Authority
Current permission relationships
Existing authorized accounts
Permission Management
Users can now:
Grant permissions
Revoke permissions
Review authority assignments
All actions require secure confirmation through Hive Keychain.
Improved Account Verification
Live Avatar Preview
While entering usernames:
Recipient avatars appear instantly.
Provides visual verification before submitting changes.
Reduces mistakes when granting permissions.
Smart Refresh Handling
After authority changes:
A short delay allows blockchain updates to propagate.
Users see an "Updating list" state.
Authority lists refresh automatically once updates are available.
This creates a smoother and more reliable management experience.
Posting Authority Management
Authority Permissions Popup
Live Avatar Verification
Enhanced Image Viewing Experience
Zoomable Media Preview for Blogs & Profiles
Image browsing across HiveSuite has been significantly improved with a unified fullscreen media viewer.
Fullscreen Image Preview
Users can now tap images from:
Blogs Feed
Profile Feed
to open a larger fullscreen preview.
Zoom Controls
Added advanced viewing controls:
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Reset Zoom
This makes it easier to inspect images without leaving the current page.
Gallery Navigation
Users can now move through all images attached to a post.
Supported navigation methods include:
Next Button
Previous Button
Keyboard Arrow Keys
This provides a seamless gallery-style viewing experience.
Loading Improvements
Added loading indicators across the media system.
Loading spinners now appear for:
Feed thumbnails
Inline media galleries
Fullscreen image previews
Users receive clear visual feedback while media is loading.
Unified Media Experience
The new viewer provides:
Consistent behaviour across feeds
Faster media browsing
Better accessibility
Improved desktop and mobile usability
Zoomable Image Viewer
Fullscreen Media Preview
Internal Improvements
Shared Package Synchronization
Local package integration accelerates development workflows.
Faster feature testing and deployment.
Improved consistency between HiveSuite and HiveReactKit.
Upload Infrastructure Enhancements
Unified image processing pipeline.
Shared crop and resize logic.
Improved upload reliability across all composers.
Media Rendering Improvements
Better image loading feedback.
Consistent fullscreen viewing experience.
Enhanced navigation controls.
Improved user interaction across desktop and mobile devices.
Powering the Hive Ecosystem
Continuously improving HiveSuite with powerful creator tools and smarter media workflows.
Building a seamless experience for publishing, account management, and content consumption.
Contributing open-source enhancements that improve usability, reliability, and productivity across the Hive ecosystem.
Final Note
This post has been refined with the help of AI to improve readability and structure.
The original development updates and optimized version are both available for reference.
