Download: http://flare-browser.googlecode.com/files/flare.msi (.msi, 2MB)

Chat Support: Matt Brindley | Public Room

You can now download Flare 0.4 - the first self-updating, stable release of Flare, the site-specific browser for 37signals' Campfire web app.

Flare lets you stay logged into a room in your Campfire account and notifies you of any new messages.

• Stay logged into your favourite Campfire room in the background - even between reboots.
• Quickly switch between open rooms using Ctrl + the room number
• Be notified of new messages with a preview.
• Tray icon changes colour to show new messages have arrived (in case you miss the preview)
• Request your password through the app if you've lost it.
• Run multiple copies of Flare keeping you logged into many different rooms at once.

1. Make sure you've got .Net 2 installed, if not, get it here
2. Click here to download and install Flare (.msi, 2MB)

It's been tested on Windows XP Home, Pro, Server 2003 and Vista.

1. After installation completes visit Start > All Programs > Flare
2. If you've not used Flare before it will ask you for your account name, username and password.

   
   



3. Once Flare has logged into your account you'll see your campfire lobby, enter the room you want to and minimise the window. Flare will keep you logged into this room until you leave it.
   
   


4. When new messages, pastes, files or users arrive you'll be notified with a semi-transparent message preview.
   
   


5. If you miss the preview, don't worry - Flare's icon will glow orange until you next view the window.
   

Update: SSL support has now been added. If your account uses SSL, make sure you check the "Use SSL" checkbox when entering your account name, username and password.

Update: If you've been using "CampfireWin" please follow these instructions to upgrade to Flare