🚀 New Release of IBM Aspera CLI (ascli) – Enhanced Package Handling, Improved Stability, and Updated Configuration

We are pleased to announce a new release of IBM Aspera CLI (ascli), delivering new functionality, improved reliability, and important configuration changes for better clarity and long-term consistency.

✨ New Features

• Aspera on Cloud – Package Folder Option
  A new package_folder option has been added to the aoc command (#201).

  • This option allows each received package to be placed in its own subfolder, named after a chosen package attribute.

  • The default value @none preserves the previous behavior by creating no subfolder.

• Updated Transfer Daemon
  The config command now includes transferd version 1.1.6 for enhanced performance and compatibility.

🛠 Issues Fixed

• Server Command – User Folder Handling
  In the server command (#209), a missing home folder for a transfer user will no longer cause an error.

• Direct Command – Windows Process Handling
  In the direct command (#205), the issue where the kill operation could block the command prompt on Windows has been resolved.

⚠ Breaking Changes

The ascp info output in the config command has updated key names to improve clarity:

• openssldir → ascp_openssl_dir

• openssl_version → ascp_openssl_version

• sdk_ascp_version → ascp_version

Users with scripts relying on the previous key names will need to update them accordingly.

💡 About ascli

The IBM Aspera CLI provides a powerful command-line interface for managing and automating high-speed file transfers with IBM Aspera technology. Key capabilities include:

• High-Speed, Secure Transfers using the IBM Aspera FASP® protocol.

• Workflow Automation for complex transfer scenarios.

• Support for Multiple Deployment Models including IBM Aspera on Cloud, IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server, and hybrid environments.

• Comprehensive File Movement Operations including package send/receive, direct point-to-point transfers, and remote automation.

📦 Summary

This release focuses on expanding control over package organization, improving operational stability across platforms, and standardizing configuration outputs. We recommend upgrading to take advantage of the latest capabilities and improvements.