Mini Bot Launcher 1.8

🎢 Release Notes — MiniBotLauncher v1.8

Release Date: May 1, 2025
Author: Ixitxachitl

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✨ What's New in v1.8

Version 1.8 focuses on UI refinements, authentication polish, and connection clarity. These changes improve usability and streamline first-time setup.

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📊 Changes & Improvements

🔒 Token Handling Redesign

• OAuth Token textbox removed from view.
• Replaced with a masked label (••••••) that reflects the presence of a saved token.
• Mask length matches the actual token length for authenticity.
• Prevents accidental edits while still showing token state.

🔧 Button & Layout Overhaul

• "Get Token" and "Connect" buttons are now re-aligned under the token area.
• Reorganized for a more natural top-down flow.

🔌 Plugged/Unplugged Status Indicator

• Old text-based status label replaced with:
  • 🔌 (green) for connected
  • 🔌 (red) for disconnected
• Dynamically updates next to the Connect button.
• Much clearer status indication with compact design.

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🌐 Developer Notes

• Internally cleaned up InitializeComponent() and UI sync logic.
• lblOAuthTokenDisplay now updates after LoadSettings().
• Improved BringToFront() and control z-order handling.

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🚫 Known Issues (Unchanged)

• AskAI still relies on local GPT4All with llama3-8b-instruct.
• No Twitch auto-reconnect on unexpected disconnection.

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🚀 A cleaner setup, better feedback, and fewer user mistakes!

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