v2.5.0July 5, 2026
What's New Indicator
- addedA small dot now appears on your account menu when there's a changelog update you haven't seen yet - click it to see what's new
What's New
Changelog
All notable changes to GitWatchman. We ship improvements regularly.
v2.4.1July 4, 2026
More Reliable Repository Lookups
- fixedFixed an issue where adding, validating, or searching for a repository could occasionally fail with a temporary GitHub error, especially during busy periods
- improvedRepository lookups are now faster for popular repositories thanks to smarter caching
v2.4.0June 28, 2026
Support the Project
- addedNew Sponsor button in the footer and dashboard to support GitWatchman's development via GitHub Sponsors
v2.3.1April 24, 2026
Safer RSS Feed Links
- improvedRotate your RSS feed URL anytime from your profile to instantly revoke the previous link
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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