v2.3.1April 24, 2026
Safer RSS Feed Links
- improvedRotate your RSS feed URL anytime from your profile to instantly revoke the previous link
What's New
Changelog
All notable changes to GitWatchman. We ship improvements regularly.
v2.3.0April 22, 2026
Beta Social Proof
- addedBeta counter on the sign-up card showing available spots, updated in real time as users join
v2.2.0March 29, 2026
Slack & Discord Webhook Notifications
- addedSlack and Discord webhook integrations — get release notifications directly in your team channels
- addedNew Integrations section in Settings with connect, test, toggle, and delete controls
- improvedNotification system now sends email and webhooks independently — one failure doesn't block the other
- fixedFiltered false-positive hydration errors caused by browser auto-translation
v2.1.0March 17, 2026
Blog, Track Pages & SEO Boost
- addedNew Blog section with guides on tracking GitHub releases and tool comparisons
- addedTrack Pages: browse popular repositories and see their latest releases at a glance
- addedProfessional contact page with email, GitHub, and Twitter links
- improvedHomepage now loads instantly for search engines (better SEO indexing)
- improvedRicher structured data for Google search results
- improvedExpanded navigation with Blog and Track links in the footer
v2.0.27February 27, 2026
Dark Theme & Security Update
- improvedDark theme is now the default for a better visual experience
- improvedStrengthened security protections across the application
- improvedPrivacy Policy updated with detailed Google data usage disclosures
- improvedBetter accessibility for screen reader users
v2.0.25January 31, 2026
Release History Panel
- addedView last 5 releases for each monitored repository directly from the dashboard
- addedRelease history with truncated notes and direct links to GitHub releases
- improvedSmart caching system reduces GitHub API calls and improves loading speed
- improvedRepository cards now show History button for quick access to past releases
v2.0.23January 28, 2026
Visual Refresh & Animations
- addedReading progress bar on long pages (Privacy, Terms, Changelog, etc.)
- addedSmooth page load animations with staggered reveals
- improvedSmoother interactions and hover effects throughout the app
- improvedRefined visual design for cards and dialogs
- improvedBetter readability on all screen sizes
v2.0.14December 26, 2025
Theme & Accessibility Improvements
- improvedSystem theme is now the default (respects your OS preference)
- improvedAll colors now meet WCAG AAA accessibility standards (7:1 contrast)
- fixedRemoved flash of loading screen during login
- fixedBetter contrast for all text elements in both light and dark themes
v2.0.11December 23, 2025
Profile & Settings Redesign
- addedTheme switcher: Dark, Light, or System preference
- improvedProfile menu redesigned (click-to-open, faster animations)
- improvedSettings dialog with organized sections
- improvedDanger Zone redesigned with GitHub-style layout
- improvedLight theme improvements for dialogs
- fixedNo more flash of login page when refreshing dashboard
v2.0.9December 22, 2025
RSS Feed, Import/Export & Release Notes
- addedPersonal RSS Feed for your monitored repositories
- addedExport your repository list as JSON or CSV
- addedImport repositories from JSON/CSV files
- addedRelease notes preview included in email notifications
v2.0.3December 21, 2025
Performance & Accessibility
- improvedSignificantly faster page loads across all devices
- improvedBest-in-class accessibility for screen readers and keyboard navigation
- improvedFaster text rendering
v2.0.0December 20, 2025
Next.js 16 Migration
- addedRebuilt on a faster, more modern framework for improved performance
- addedPages now render on the server for better SEO and faster loading
- addedEnhanced security protections for safer browsing
- improvedStatic pages now load instantly (pre-rendered at build time)
- improvedFaster image loading with modern compression
- improvedFaster page loads with smaller download size
v1.4.0December 19, 2025
Cosmic Design & Accessibility
- addedNew cosmic-inspired design with deep purple palette
- addedChangelog page to track all updates
- improvedWCAG AA compliant colors for better readability
- improvedHomepage fits in desktop viewport without scrolling
- improvedCleaner, simpler hover effects across all pages
v1.3.0December 18, 2025
Google Login & Beta System
- addedGoogle OAuth sign-in alongside GitHub
- addedFeatures page showcasing GitWatchman capabilities
- addedNEW badge for releases within last 24 hours
- improvedRepository cards now show relative release dates
v1.2.0December 18, 2025
Welcome Emails & Performance
- addedWelcome email sent to new users on signup
- improvedFaster loading with offline support
- improvedBetter search engine visibility (SEO)
v1.1.0September 14, 2025
Mobile-First Redesign
- addedFull mobile-responsive design
- addedTouch-optimized drag and drop
- improvedProfessional legal pages (Privacy, Terms, Cookies)
- fixedVarious mobile layout issues
v1.0.0June 1, 2025
Initial Beta Launch
- addedGitHub OAuth authentication
- addedRepository tracking (up to 5 repos)
- addedEmail notifications for new releases
- addedModern, clean dashboard interface
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