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Version 6.0

Release date: February 13, 2026
Kernel Version: 6.0.0 (Codename: Chainweaver)
Architecture: Orchestrated Processing Chain System

Processing Chain Orchestrator (Step-Based Pipelines)

Introduces a first-class pipeline system where each file is processed through an ordered list of steps. Every step consumes the previous step’s output automatically, enabling complex multi-stage workflows without manual intervention.

  • Sequential Step Execution: Images/videos flow through a chain, with explicit output-to-input handover between steps.
  • Scoped Output Routing: Intermediate artifacts are written to dedicated temporary folders; only the final step targets the user-selected output directory.
  • Per-Step Configuration: Each step can define model, GPU, resize factors, blending, output extension and video codec independently.
  • In-App Status Trace: Clear progress messages per step (load, process, interpolate, encode), aiding auditing and troubleshooting.

Interpolation Integration (RIFE as a Chain Step)

RIFE (and RIFE Lite) interpolation is now usable directly as a step within chains, harmonizing with upscaling and restoration operations.

  • Video-Only Validation: If an interpolation step receives an image, the step is gracefully skipped and logged.
  • Generation Factors: Supports x2, x4, x8 and Slowmotion variants, with automatic container selection for intermediate outputs.
  • Codec Awareness: Respects per-step codec selection; falls back to sane defaults when omitted.

Model Discovery & Step Editor Enhancements

The step editor exposes a combobox sourced from auto-discovered ONNX models within the AI-onnx/ directory.

  • Auto-Discovery: Normalizes common naming schemes (e.g., GFPGAN variants collapse to “GFPGAN”).
  • Resilient UI: If a saved model name is not present, it is injected as a selectable value to preserve existing chains.
  • Consistent UX: Aligns with the overall Preferences/Theme system, retaining established layout and style.

Output Type Safety & Smart Corrections

Prevents invalid output combinations through proactive checks and automatic corrections.

  • Extension Guardrails: Enforces valid image extensions on image steps and valid containers on video steps; incorrect selections are corrected (e.g., .mp4 for video, .png for image).
  • Graceful Skips: Incompatible steps do not break chains; they emit a clear status message and continue.

Reliability & Memory Hygiene

Improves robustness under constrained hardware conditions and long-running chains.

  • Adaptive Tiles per Step: VRAM limits are applied per-model using a multiplier table to derive safe tile resolutions.
  • Inter-Step Cleanup: Instances are freed between steps and memory buffers are compacted to avoid fragmentation.
  • Stable Precision Paths: Face restoration enforces float32 processing with safe alpha-channel recomposition.

UI/UX Modernization & Visual Identity

Refines the application’s look and feel to a modern, polished aesthetic while preserving the Warlock palette (black, red, yellow, white, gray).

  • Version Surfacing: The application now displays version 6.0 consistently across splash, header, and preferences (About).
  • Rounded Corners: Frames, buttons, entries, option menus, and the splash progress bar adopt rounded corners. The corner radius is configurable under Preferences and applied across the UI.
  • Vibrant Accents: Warlock Gold and primary accents are tuned for higher vibrancy (#FFD700 title, #FFC107 accent); button hover uses a richer red for clearer affordance without sacrificing readability.
  • Consistency: The main window, drop zone, and controls use the same corner radius and accent logic, ensuring a unified visual language throughout.

Documentation & Guidance

  • README Updated: Adds “New in v6.0 — Process Chaining” and updates the version badge to 6.0, detailing chain creation, model auto-discovery, and smart output handling.
  • Manual Updated: The engineering manual (LaTeX) reflects v6.0 in metadata and includes a new section, “The Processing Chain Editor,” explaining step creation, interpolation constraints, output routing, and reliability tips.
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