Refract v1.2.0

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Runtime / Platform

• Removed the legacy Electron main, preload, and service layer.
• Added the full Tauri app under apps/tauri.
• Updated root dev / build scripts to target @refract/tauri-poc.
• Renamed renderer package from @refract/app to @refract/renderer.
• Added Tauri v2 config, capabilities, icons, Rust backend, and Cargo lockfile.

Tauri Backend Ports

• Ported config and instance storage.
• Ported Microsoft device-code authentication.
• Added Rust-only token handling with Stronghold/keyring.
• Ported account management surface.
• Added vanilla Minecraft install and launch.
• Added Fabric/Quilt loader install and overlay launch.
• Added Forge/NeoForge processor-based install.
• Added Java scan, Java auto-download, managed runtimes, and custom Java paths.
• Added mod install, toggle, delete, update, and profile handling.
• Added Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB content APIs.
• Added modpack install, local modpack import, and modpack update checks.
• Added instance duplicate, export, open-folder, and delete-folder support.
• Added worlds, screenshots, crash reports, and world backup support.
• Added server list and live ping.
• Added skins/capes support.
• Added Discord Rich Presence.
• Added logs, activity, and analytics hooks.
• Added native file dialogs and native mod drops.

Updater / Release

• Added Tauri updater plugin wiring.
• Added updater signing public key.
• Added latest.json.example.
• Added release-tauri.yml.
• Added signed release build documentation.
• Added periodic update re-checks while the app is open.
• Added downloaded-update install on quit.
• Added Electron-to-Tauri bridge app at apps/electron-bridge.
• Added release-electron-bridge.yml.
• Added RELEASE_NOTES_1.2.0.txt.
• Added bridge release docs and root pnpm build:electron-bridge.

UI / UX

• Moved title bar to the top and made chrome theme-aware.
• Removed logo and breadcrumb from the title bar.
• Moved and restyled the sidebar collapse control.
• Polished activity bell styling and hover behavior.
• Added theme manager dialog.
• Added custom theme editing and background image support.
• Added theme gradient toggle.
• Improved sidebar readability over image themes.
• Added Minecraft News tab.
• Added Modrinth modpack changelog tab.
• Added modpack artwork for Tauri instances.
• Improved account/settings responsive layout.
• Improved instance/content install status.
• Improved skin/friend head rendering in packaged builds.
• Added first-run 1.2.0 migration notice.
• Polished friends sidebar actions.

Fixes / Performance / Security

• Fixed Microsoft sign-in browser flow.
• Fixed overlapping Microsoft device-code polling.
• Fixed Tauri invoke errors showing as unknown errors.
• Fixed close button in Tauri.
• Fixed import ZIP using Electron-only API.
• Fixed export ZIP validity and moved export off the main thread.
• Fixed delete instance actually removing the folder.
• Reduced Java scan UI stalls.
• Fixed mod update checks.
• Fixed content installs and theme URL escaping.
• Fixed 3D skin viewer WebGL context leaks/freezes.
• Fixed skin preview crash from reusing a force-lost canvas.
• Hid Windows subprocess console windows.
• Recorded per-session playtime for streaks and totals.
• Hardened Tauri capabilities.
• Hardened download and publish audit paths.
• Added security policy and audit workflow.
• Added dependency security overrides, including undici.
• Fixed Electron bridge audit and CI publish issues.
• Added macOS/Linux Tauri release builds.
• Pinned Tauri action to a published version.
• Fixed RustSec quinn-proto advisory.
• Trusted GitHub release asset redirects for Java downloads.
• Fixed legacy Forge install/launch.
• Fixed launcher scan.
• Hardened Rust runtime panic paths.
• Added crash diagnostics and import rollback.
• Fixed, cached, and refreshed account/friend skin heads.

Docs / CI / Dependencies

• Added CONTRIBUTING.md.
• Added SECURITY.md.
• Added Qodana config.
• Added development builds workflow.
• Added Discord changelog workflow.
• Replaced old Electron release workflow.
• Updated README/build docs.
• Updated pnpm workspace config.
• Updated major frontend dependencies:
  • Tauri API/plugins
  • Vite 8
  • newer TanStack Router versions
• Removed Electron, Electron Builder, and Electron Vite dependencies from the renderer.

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This discussion was created from the release Refract v1.2.0.