What's New

Changelog

All notable changes to GitWatchman. We ship improvements regularly.

v2.7.0September 8, 2026

Redesigned Emails

  • improvedRelease emails have a new look that matches the app: each release shows the project's avatar, version badge and release notes, with a clear button to open it on GitHub
  • improvedEmails now read well on phones and in dark mode, and every message includes a plain-text version for clients that prefer it
  • improvedClearer subject lines, such as "New release: vercel/next.js v15.5.0", and a "Manage notifications" link in every release email
  • improvedTelegram notifications are now properly formatted: release notes are readable and collapsed by default, with buttons to open the release and the repository
  • improvedRelease emails are queued and retried, so a temporary delivery problem delays a notification instead of losing it
  • fixedContact form submissions from bots are now dropped silently, so spam no longer reaches the inbox
v2.6.0August 30, 2026

Telegram Notifications

  • addedTelegram integration: link your chat to @GitWatchmanBot with one click from your profile and get release notifications right in Telegram — /stop pauses them anytime
  • improvedA notification that fails halfway through can no longer send you the same release email twice when it retries
  • improvedRepository stars, forks and descriptions now refresh automatically once a day — they used to be frozen at the moment you added the repo
  • fixedNo more brief flash of the sign-in page when refreshing while logged in, and version badges no longer show a doubled v or a bogus release count
v2.5.2August 16, 2026

Sign In and RSS Feed Fixes

  • fixedThe Sign In button on the monitoring panel led to a missing page instead of the sign-in options
  • fixedYour RSS feed no longer breaks when a release tag contains special characters
v2.5.1August 12, 2026

Better Release Emails

  • fixedRelease notes in notification emails now render correctly - bullet lists show as lists, and bold text no longer bleeds across paragraphs
  • addedTwo new blog articles: how GitWatchman compares to Renovate, and a guide to staying on top of dependency security
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
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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