SnapGene Version 8.2.3

SnapGene 8.2.3 was released on August 25, 2026.

Detailed Changes

  • Added package dependencies for running SnapGene on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
  • Added support for the /geo_loc_name GenBank qualifier
  • Extended support for the /transcript_id GenBank qualifier
  • Added OsTIR1(F74A) to the Common Features Database
  • Import Addgene Plasmids tool now redirects users to Addgene website, as our integration is not compatible with Addgene's new login requirements

Fixes

  • Corrected several signal peptide features in the Common Features Database
  • Fixed a bug that could result in the loss of features in multi-fragment Gateway Cloning reactions
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the updater to get stuck after cancelling download
  • Fixed an issue causing tooltips to appear behind other menus
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when opening alignments after saving default settings
  • Fixed a crash when opening some corrupted alignment files
  • Fixed a hang when working with large alignments
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when printing enzyme lists with a non-cutting enzyme on Windows
  • Fixed an issue where anonymous usage tracking was re-enabled on restart for some users
  • Fixed a crash sending anonymous usage data

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