Release Notes

Changelog

Entries 12 Latest v1.3

v1.3 - Category chatrooms and publish polish

Released Mar 28, 2026 05:15
  • Added category-based live chatrooms with the latest three related topics pinned at the top.
  • Reworked chat message continuity so consecutive messages chain cleanly and only reset identity after a long gap or speaker change.
  • Moved chat message actions into a compact far-right hover affordance that no longer creates extra spacing between messages.
  • Added Django admin KLIPY controls through Site Branding so GIF search can be enabled without editing env files.
  • Removed the redundant top-nav Chatroom link and tightened the public README for a cleaner GitHub-facing release.

v1.2 - Live inbox shell updates

Released Mar 28, 2026 01:31
  • Added lightweight live inbox badge updates so new DMs and inbox notifications appear without a full page refresh
  • Invalidated unread-count caches on DM send/read and notification read paths for consistent shell state
  • Added an Inbox Settings shortcut on the owner profile page
  • Linked the footer dChat brand text to the public GitHub repository
  • Added per-conversation DM icons to the guild rail with a context menu action to hide chats from the rail
  • Brought DMs closer to thread capability parity with markdown/link embeds and multiple image uploads

v1.1 - Reputation and user card expansion

Released Mar 28, 2026 00:17
  • Replaced vote-derived rep with real +Rep grants and moderator warning penalties
  • Added +Rep and Warn actions to thread starters and replies
  • Expanded the user popup and profile page with forum stats plus recent topics and replies
  • Fixed long subthread titles in the topics sidebar with a stable two-line layout

v1.0 - Direct messaging and mention depth pass

Released Mar 28, 2026 01:31
  • Added deep-link post permalinks and thread-level unread mention indicators
  • Added image-led threads and encrypted direct messages with reported-DM review flow
  • Added DM actions and richer presence indicators in the user popup

v0.9 - Sidebar info pass

Released Mar 27, 2026 20:21
  • Removed the footer completely.
  • Moved community activity, legal links, FAQ, changelog, and version info into cleaner sidebar modules.
  • Removed footer-specific client polling and clock updates.

v0.8 - Footer flow correction

Released Mar 27, 2026 20:14
  • Moved the footer into the page content flow instead of keeping it as a persistent bottom app bar.
  • Preserved the full-height shell while making the footer behave like a normal forum footer on scroll.
  • Added author-side forum stats for posts, topics, and rep on thread pages.
  • Made footer usernames open the standard profile popup instead of a full profile page.
  • Added padded image preview framing and darkened the header to better match the app shell.

v0.7 - UI polish and deployment refresh

Released Mar 27, 2026 20:07
  • Fixed clipped top corners on thread and reply cards.
  • Simplified desktop chrome, spacing, and type hierarchy.
  • Rebuilt the dekcx preset as a palette-only variant for the current layout.
  • Added static asset versioning so visual deploys show immediately.

v0.6 - Threaded reply and mention pass

Released Mar 27, 2026 07:29
  • Rebuilt thread detail replies into nested forum posts
  • Added working Markdown composer tools and visible reply submission flow
  • Added @mention autocomplete and inbox notifications that link back to the relevant thread or reply
  • Removed duplicate thread search from the home pane and trimmed footer utility links

v0.5 - Forum UI recovery pass

Released Mar 27, 2026 07:01
  • Rebuilt the default interface around a Discord-like workspace with denser topic scanning
  • Added thread inspectors, functional stream filters, and redesigned auth/profile/moderation screens
  • Replaced the footer with a sticky forum-style information block that fits the main theme

v0.3 - dekcx theme preset added

Released Mar 27, 2026 06:23
  • Optional dekcx theme preset inspired by habbo.dek.cx
  • Theme preset selector in Site Branding admin
  • Preset palette apply button while preserving custom color control

v0.2 - Production hardening and moderation rollout

Released Mar 27, 2026 06:23
  • SSE realtime updates
  • GDPR export/delete workflows
  • Reports, moderation queue, soft delete/restore, and logs
  • External link warning gateway and security headers
  • Backup/restore and health/metrics endpoints

v0.1 - Initial release scaffold

Released Mar 27, 2026 06:23
  • Base forum platform scaffolded
  • Setup wizard enabled
  • Core security defaults added