Ghost Release: 5.54.4

TL;DR

Ghost v5.54.4 is a hotfix release that addresses a critical CSS compilation issue. The ghost.min.css file was not being properly generated during the build process, causing private pages to appear unstyled. This release restores proper styling for private pages by fixing the build workflow to ensure the minified CSS is correctly compiled.

Highlight of the Release

• Fixed CSS compilation issue that was causing private pages to appear unstyled
• Restored proper styling for private pages by ensuring ghost.min.css is correctly generated
• Updated build workflow to include the necessary CSS minification step

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this release. The fix is automatically applied when upgrading to v5.54.4.

Upgrade Recommendations

This upgrade is highly recommended for all Ghost installations, especially if you use private pages on your site. The fix ensures that private pages display with proper styling, improving the user experience for your readers.

To upgrade:

1. Back up your Ghost installation
2. Follow the standard Ghost update procedure for your installation method
3. No additional configuration changes are needed after upgrading

Bug Fixes

CSS Compilation Fix

Fixed an issue with the ghost.min.css asset compilation process. Due to recent changes in the build workflow, Ghost was no longer running its own build step before producing the distribution tarball. As a result, the minified CSS file was not being generated correctly, causing private pages to appear unstyled.

This release adds a dedicated build step to the list of dependencies for the archive process, ensuring that the minified CSS is properly compiled and included in the distribution.

New Features

No new features were introduced in this release. This is a bugfix release focused on resolving a CSS compilation issue.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release. The focus was on fixing the CSS compilation issue.

Impact Summary

This release addresses a UI issue that affected the appearance of private pages in Ghost sites. The problem was caused by a build workflow change that prevented the proper compilation of the ghost.min.css file. As a result, private pages were being served without proper styling.

The fix ensures that the minified CSS file is correctly generated during the build process, restoring the intended appearance of private pages. This improves the user experience for readers accessing private content and eliminates the need for site administrators to implement workarounds.

While this is a small technical fix, it has a significant impact on the presentation of private content, which is an important feature for many Ghost users who offer membership or subscription-based content.

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