robotframework · HelioGuilherme66 · Jan 7, 2026 · Oct 9, 2025 · Dec 3, 2025 · Dec 3, 2025
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.adoc b/CHANGELOG.adoc
@@ -8,6 +8,14 @@ and this project adheres to http://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html[Semantic Versioni
 
 // == https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE[Unreleased]
 
+== https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.2.rst[2.2.2] - 2026-01-06
+
+=== Changed
+- The Test Suites Explorer can be visible or hidden with F12 (View->View Test Suites Explorer). Pane can be made
+ floating or docked, by dragging or by double-clicking its top bar. See https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.2.rst[Release Notes] for a workaround if you cannot make it visible.
+- In File Explorer opening non-text files is done by the operating system registered app. Text files are opened in simple editor, or RIDE if valid types.
+
+
 == https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.1.1.rst[2.2.1.1] - 2025-12-08
 
 === Fixed

diff --git a/README.adoc b/README.adoc
@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ You can use the tag *robotframework-ide* to search and ask on https://stackoverf
 
 == **Welcome to the development version of RIDE - next major release will be version 2.3**
 
-If you are looking for the latest released version, you can get the source code from **https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/releases[releases]** or from branch **https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/2.2.1.1[release/2.2.1.1]**
+If you are looking for the latest released version, you can get the source code from **https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/releases[releases]** or from branch **https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/2.2.2[release/2.2.2]**
 
-See the https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.1.1.rst[release notes] for latest release version 2.2.1.1
+See the https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.2.rst[release notes] for latest release version 2.2.2
 
 **Version https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/2.2[2.2] was the last release supporting Python 3.8**
 
@@ -36,17 +36,17 @@ See the https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride
 **Version https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/1.7.4.2[1.7.4.2] was the last release supporting Python 2.7**
 
 
-**The current development version is based on 2.2.1.1, supports Python from 3.9 up to 3.14 (08th December 2025).**
+**The current development version is based on 2.2.2, supports Python from 3.9 up to 3.14 (07th January 2026).**
 
-Currently, the unit tests are tested on Python 3.10, 3.11 and 3.13 (3.13 is the recommended version).
-We now have an experimental workflow on Fedora Linux 42, with wxPython 4.2.3 and Python 3.14.
-Likewise, the current version of wxPython, is 4.2.3, but RIDE is known to work with 4.0.7, 4.1.1 and 4.2.2 versions.
+Currently, the unit tests are tested on Python 3.10, 3.11 and 3.14.
+We now have an experimental workflow on Fedora Linux 42, with wxPython 4.2.4 and Python 3.14.
+Likewise, the current version of wxPython, is 4.2.4, but RIDE is known to work with 4.0.7, 4.1.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 versions.
 
-(3.9 &lt;= python &lt;= 3.14) Install current released version (*2.2.1.1*) with:
+(3.9 &lt;= python &lt;= 3.14) Install current released version (*2.2.2*) with:
 
 `pip install -U robotframework-ride`
 
-(3.9 &lt;= python &lt;= 3.14) Install current development version (**2.2.1.1**) with:
+(3.9 &lt;= python &lt;= 3.14) Install current development version (**2.2.2**) with:
 
 `pip install -U https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/archive/develop.zip`
 
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Likewise, the current version of wxPython, is 4.2.3, but RIDE is known to work w
 == Unit testing statuses:
 
 // Linux (py36, py37, py38, py39): image:https://app.travis-ci.com/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE.svg?branch=master[Unit Tests, link=https://app.travis-ci.com/github/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE] 
-Linux (Fedora 42: py3.13, Ubuntu 22.04: py3.10): image:https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/linux.yml[Unit Tests, link=https://github.com/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/actions/workflows/linux.yml]
+Linux (Fedora 42: py3.14, Ubuntu 22.04: py3.10): image:https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/linux.yml[Unit Tests, link=https://github.com/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/actions/workflows/linux.yml]
 
 Windows (Python 3.11): image:https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/github/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE?branch=master&svg=true[Unit Tests, link=https://ci.appveyor.com/project/HelioGuilherme66/ride]
 

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ You can use the tag *robotframework-ide* to search and ask on [StackOverflow](ht
 
 ## **Welcome to RIDE - next major release will be version 2.3**
 
-If you are looking for the latest released version, you can get the source code from **[releases](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/releases)** or from branch **[release/2.2.1.1](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/2.2.1.1)**
+If you are looking for the latest released version, you can get the source code from **[releases](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/releases)** or from branch **[release/2.2.2](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/2.2.2)**
 
-See the [release notes](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.1.1.rst) for latest release version 2.2.1.1
+See the [release notes](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.2.rst) for latest release version 2.2.2
 
 **Version [2.2](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/2.2) was the last release supporting Python 3.8**
 
@@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ See the [release notes](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/doc/r
 **Version [1.7.4.2](https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/tree/release/1.7.4.2) was the last release supporting Python 2.7**
 
 
-**The current development version is based on 2.2.1.1, supports Python from 3.9 up to 3.14 (01st December 2025).**
+**The current development version is based on 2.2.2, supports Python from 3.9 up to 3.14 (07th January 2026).**
 
-Currently, the unit tests are tested on Python 3.10, 3.11 and 3.13 (3.13 is the recommended version).
-We now have an experimental workflow on Fedora Linux 41, with wxPython 4.2.3 and Python 3.14.
-Likewise, the current version of wxPython, is 4.2.3, but RIDE is known to work with 4.0.7, 4.1.1 and 4.2.2 versions.
+Currently, the unit tests are tested on Python 3.10, 3.11 and 3.14.
+We now have an experimental workflow on Fedora Linux 42, with wxPython 4.2.4 and Python 3.14.
+Likewise, the current version of wxPython, is 4.2.4, but RIDE is known to work with 4.0.7, 4.1.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 versions.
 
-(3.9 &lt;= python &lt;= 3.14) Install current released version (*2.2.1.1*) with:
+(3.9 &lt;= python &lt;= 3.14) Install current released version (*2.2.2*) with:
 
 `pip install -U robotframework-ride`
 
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Likewise, the current version of wxPython, is 4.2.3, but RIDE is known to work w
 
 ## Unit testing statuses:
 
-Linux (Fedora 42: py3.13, Ubuntu 22.04: py3.10): [[!Linux](https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/linux.yml)](https://github.com/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/actions/workflows/linux.yml)
+Linux (Fedora 42: py3.14, Ubuntu 22.04: py3.10): [[!Linux](https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/linux.yml)](https://github.com/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE/actions/workflows/linux.yml)
 
 Windows (Python 3.11): [[!Windows](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/github/HelioGuilherme66/RIDE?branch=master&svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/HelioGuilherme66/ride)
 

diff --git a/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.2.rst b/doc/releasenotes/ride-2.2.2.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+.. container:: document
+
+   `RIDE (Robot Framework
+   IDE) <https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/>`__ v2.2.2 is a new
+   release with some enhancements and bug fixes. The reference for valid
+   arguments is `Robot Framework <https://robotframework.org/>`__
+   current version, 7.4.1. However, internal library code is originally
+   based on version 3.1.2, but adapted for new versions.
+
+   -  This version supports Python 3.9 up to 3.14.
+   -  There are some changes, or known issues:
+
+      -  🐞 - Rename Keywords, Find Usages/Find where used are not
+         finding all occurrences. Please, double-check findings and
+         changes.
+      -  🐞 - Some argument types detection (and colorization) is not
+         correct in Grid Editor.
+      -  🐞 - In Grid Editor, private keywords defined in test suites
+         with **Name** setting, will show with error color even if used
+         correctly in another local keyword.
+      -  🐞 - RIDE **DOES NOT KEEP** Test Suites formatting or
+         structure, causing differences in files when used on other IDE
+         or Editors. The option to not reformat the file is not working.
+      -  🐞 - In Grid Editor, when showing settings, scrolling down with
+         mouse or using down is not working. You can change to Text
+         Editor and back to Grid Editor, to restore normal behavior.
+      -  🐞 - In Files Explorer, when in floating window, the files tree
+         is not always using all available space. Do a small resize of
+         window to redraw.
+      -  🐞 - The Test Suites Explorer, may be visible or hidden with
+         F12, or toggled floating/docked, but content may disappear. You
+         should try to make it reappear by toggling Files Explorer, F11,
+         or by editing **settings.cfg**.
+
+   **New Features and Fixes Highlights**
+
+   -  The Test Suites Explorer can be visible or hidden with F12
+      (View->View Test Suites Explorer). Pane can be made floating or
+      docked, by dragging or by double-clicking its top bar.
+   -  In File Explorer opening non-text files is done by the operating
+      system registered app.
+   -  Added context menu to File Explorer, to Open test suites
+      directories or test suites files (also with double-click).
+   -  Added context menu option to Open Containing Folder, in operating
+      system file explorer, or specific tool.
+   -  Added Config Panel button to File Explorer plugin. Here, you can
+      set the operating system file explorer, or specify other tool, the
+      Font style, and Colors.
+   -  Fixed persistence of the state docked/floating of File Explorer.
+   -  Fixed Cut (Ctrl-X) when editing the content of a cell in Grid
+      Editor, before was deleting all content.
+
+   **The minimal wxPython version is, 4.0.7, and RIDE supports the
+   current version, 4.2.4, which we recommend.**
+
+   *Linux users are advised to install first wxPython from .whl package
+   at*
+   `wxPython.org <https://extras.wxpython.org/wxPython4/extras/linux/gtk3/>`__,
+   or by using the system package manager.
+
+   The
+   `CHANGELOG.adoc <https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/master/CHANGELOG.adoc>`__
+   lists the changes done on the different versions.
+
+   All issues targeted for RIDE v2.3 can be found from the `issue
+   tracker
+   milestone <https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/issues?q=milestone%3Av2.3>`__.
+
+   Questions and comments related to the release can be sent to the
+   `robotframework-users <https://groups.google.com/group/robotframework-users>`__
+   mailing list or to the channel #ride on `Robot Framework
+   Slack <https://robotframework-slack-invite.herokuapp.com>`__, and
+   possible bugs submitted to the `issue
+   tracker <https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/issues>`__. You
+   should see `Robot Framework
+   Forum <https://forum.robotframework.org/c/tools/ride/>`__ if your
+   problem is already known.
+
+   To install the latest release with
+   `pip <https://pypi.org/project/pip/>`__ installed, just run
+
+   .. code:: literal-block
+
+      pip install --upgrade robotframework-ride==2.2.2
+
+   to install exactly the specified release, which is the same as using
+
+   .. code:: literal-block
+
+      pip install --upgrade robotframework-ride
+
+   Alternatively you can download the source distribution from
+   `PyPI <https://pypi.python.org/pypi/robotframework-ride>`__ and
+   install it manually. For more details and other installation
+   approaches, see the `installation
+   instructions <https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/wiki/Installation-Instructions>`__.
+   If you want to help in the development of RIDE, by reporting issues
+   in current development version, you can install with:
+
+   .. code:: literal-block
+
+      pip install -U https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/archive/develop.zip
+
+   Important document for helping with development is the
+   `CONTRIBUTING.adoc <https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.adoc>`__.
+
+   To start RIDE from a command window, shell or terminal, just enter:
+
+   ::
+
+      ride
+
+   You can also pass some arguments, like a path for a test suite file
+   or directory.
+
+   ::
+
+      ride example.robot
+
+   Another possible way to start RIDE is:
+
+   .. code:: literal-block
+
+      python -m robotide
+
+   You can then go to Tools>Create RIDE Desktop Shortcut, or run the
+   shortcut creation script with:
+
+   .. code:: literal-block
+
+      python -m robotide.postinstall -install
+
+   or
+
+   .. code:: literal-block
+
+      ride_postinstall.py -install
+
+   RIDE v2.2.2 was released on 06/January/2026.
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ classifiers = [
     "Topic :: Software Development :: Testing",
 ]
 dependencies = [
+    "isbinary",
     "psutil",
     "Pygments",
     "PyPubSub",

diff --git a/requirements-dev.txt b/requirements-dev.txt
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ build
 mockito
 invoke
 urllib3>=2.5.0 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
-zipp>3.19.1 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
+zipp>=3.19.1 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
 requests>=2.32.4
 github3.py
 memory-profiler

diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Pywin32; sys_platform == 'win32'
 Pygments # This enables syntax highlighted in Text Editor
 robotframework
 Pypubsub
+isbinary
 psutil
 packaging
 requests>=2.32.4
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@
 Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11
 Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12
 Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13
+Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14
 Topic :: Software Development :: Testing
 """.strip().splitlines()
 

diff --git a/sonar-project.properties b/sonar-project.properties
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 sonar.projectKey=HelioGuilherme66_RIDE
 sonar.organization=helioguilherme66
 sonar.host.url=https://sonarcloud.io
-sonar.python.version=3.10
-sonar.projectVersion=v2.2.1
+sonar.python.version=3.13
+sonar.projectVersion=v2.2.2
 sonar.sources=src/
 sonar.tests=utest/
 sonar.exclusions=**/lib/robot/**/*