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3.13.3

Ghost Release: 3.13.3

Tag Name: 3.13.3

Release Date: 4/15/2020

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TL;DR

Ghost 3.13.3 fixes a critical bug in the importer functionality that was causing all import attempts to fail with a type error. This patch release ensures that users can once again successfully import content into their Ghost sites.

Highlight of the Release

    • Fixed critical bug in the importer that was causing all imports to fail
    • Added test coverage to prevent similar issues in the future
    • Restored full functionality to the content migration workflow

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this update. This is a straightforward bug fix that doesn't require any configuration changes or data migrations.

Upgrade Recommendations

This update is highly recommended for all Ghost users who rely on the importer functionality, as it fixes a critical bug that prevents content imports from working.

The patch is small and focused, making it a low-risk upgrade that resolves a significant usability issue. Users should update at their earliest convenience, especially if they need to perform content imports.

Bug Fixes

Importer Error Fix

Fixed a critical bug in the Ghost importer that was causing all import attempts to fail with the error: "The 'path' argument must be of type string. Received an instance of Object".

The issue was caused by a change in method signature that wasn't properly accounted for in the code. This fix ensures that the correct parameter type is passed to the importer function, allowing content imports to work correctly again.

New Features

No new features were added in this patch release. This update focuses exclusively on fixing the importer functionality.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this patch release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this patch release.

Impact Summary

Ghost 3.13.3 addresses a critical bug in the content importer that was preventing all imports from working properly. The fix resolves a type error that occurred when the importer received an object instead of a string for the path parameter.

This release is particularly important for users who need to migrate content into Ghost from other platforms or backup files. Without this fix, all import attempts would fail with a technical error, blocking content migration workflows.

The development team has also added test coverage to catch similar issues in the future, improving the overall reliability of the importer functionality. This demonstrates Ghost's commitment to maintaining a stable platform for content management.

Full Release Notes

  • 🐛 Fixed importer always erroring - Hannah Wolfe

See the changelogs for Ghost and Ghost-Admin for the details of every change in this release.

Statistics:

File Changed4
Line Additions18
Line Deletions3
Line Changes21
Total Commits3

User Affected:

  • Can now successfully import content into Ghost without encountering errors
  • No longer need to find workarounds for failed imports

Contributors:

ErisDSdaniellockyer