Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.6

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.6

This release improves Linux AppImage packaging, adds support for external AppImage update tools, and strengthens release verification and compatibility checks.

Linux AppImage Improvements

• Updated the AppImage to use a static launcher runtime, removing the launcher’s dependency on system libfuse2.
• Simplified AppImage filenames by removing the redundant linux label.
  • Example: PokemonShowdownPro-1.1.6-x86_64.AppImage
• Preserved extract-and-run support for systems where normal FUSE mounting is unavailable.

AppImage Update Support

• Added embedded update information for AppImageUpdate and other compatible update tools.
• Added matching .AppImage.zsync assets to Linux releases.
• Regenerated checksums and embedded block maps after packaging to preserve compatibility with Pokémon Showdown Pro’s built-in updater.
• Linked external update metadata to the exact corresponding release version.

Release Verification

• Added verification for the static AppImage runtime and embedded update information.
• Added checks to ensure .zsync metadata matches the final packaged AppImage.
• Added a linux-compatibility.json release asset that reports the glibc requirements of bundled binaries.
• Updated Linux shortcut verification to validate both the current release’s AppImage and TAR.GZ packages.

Linux Compatibility

The AppImage launcher no longer requires system libfuse2.

Normal AppImage mounting still requires working FUSE support, while Electron and other bundled components continue to depend on compatible system libraries, including glibc.

Systems without working FUSE support can continue using the AppImage through its extract-and-run fallback.

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.5

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.5

This release fixes an updater startup issue that could cause Linux TAR.GZ installations to incorrectly roll back to the previous version after the app was closed.

Auto-Updater Fix

• Fixed successful updates being incorrectly rolled back when Pokémon Showdown Pro was closed before Showdown finished loading.
• Changed startup confirmation to occur as soon as the local Battle Hub is ready instead of waiting for Showdown’s online page to finish loading.
• Prevented slow, unavailable, or stalled network connections from blocking successful update confirmation.
• Preserved rollback protection when an updated application genuinely fails to start correctly.

Update Verification

• Added a startup test that deliberately stalls Showdown’s connection to verify that Pokémon Showdown Pro can still confirm a successful update.
• Added regression coverage for normally closing an updated Linux installation without restoring the previous version.
• Added the new startup verification check to Windows, macOS, and Linux build workflows.

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.4

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.4

This release fixes the macOS packaging issue that could cause downloaded Pokémon Showdown Pro releases to be reported as damaged, while strengthening release verification for both Intel and Apple Silicon builds.

macOS Packaging Fixes

• Added ad-hoc code signing to provide a valid resource signature for packaged macOS applications.
• Updated signing configuration for the bundled Node.js update runtime.
• Applied the updated packaging process to both Intel and Apple Silicon builds.
• Preserved the same application features and in-app updater support across both DMG and ZIP releases.

Release Verification

• Added stricter signature verification for the packaged application and bundled update runtime.
• Added validation of the application contained in both DMG and ZIP releases.
• Updated updater audits to re-sign modified test builds before testing installation and rollback behavior.
• Added regression checks for missing resource seals and other signature verification failures.

Installation Note

macOS releases now use an ad-hoc signature, but are not Apple-notarized. Depending on your macOS security settings, you may still need to approve Pokémon Showdown Pro through System Settings → Privacy & Security before opening it for the first time.

Move Pokemon Showdown Pro.app into the Applications folder before launching or updating the application.

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.3

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.3

This release expands in-app updating to more desktop builds and improves update installation, restart handling, rollback protection, and recovery across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

In-App Updates

• Added in-app updating for Windows portable builds, macOS Intel and Apple Silicon builds, and extracted Linux builds.
• Updates can now be downloaded directly through Pokémon Showdown Pro.
• Added download progress and verification status to the Battle Hub.
• Added a Restart to Update action once an update is ready to install.
• Preserved downloaded updates between sessions so completed downloads do not need to be repeated.
• Kept automatic daily update checks between battles.
• Prevented update restarts while an active battle is still in progress.

Update Protection

• Added checksum verification before downloaded updates are installed.
• Added validation for package identity, version, operating system, and system architecture.
• Preserved settings, saved data, and unrelated files when updating portable installations.
• Kept the previous application version as a backup during updates.
• Added automatic rollback if the updated application fails to start correctly.

Platform Fixes

• Fixed macOS startup verification when different system path aliases point to the same executable.
• Fixed Linux update and rollback restarts so they correctly use the portable launcher and required startup arguments.
• Improved update failure diagnostics and build verification logging.
• Updated Windows installer builds to run updates silently when using Restart to Update.

Upgrading from Earlier Versions

Earlier Windows portable, macOS, and extracted Linux builds require a one-time manual upgrade to v1.1.3 to receive the new in-app updater.

After upgrading to v1.1.3, future compatible releases can be downloaded and installed directly through Pokémon Showdown Pro.

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.2

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.1.2

This release adds independent zoom controls for Showdown and Showdex, improves Battle Hub usability, and fixes several battle interface issues across both the classic and new Showdown clients.

Independent Zoom Controls

• Added separate zoom settings for Showdown and Showdex while keeping the Battle Hub at its original size.
• Added zoom controls to both the expanded and collapsed Battle Hub.
• Changed zoom adjustments to 5% increments with a supported range of 50% to 200%.
• Added individual reset buttons to quickly return Showdown or Showdex to 100%.
• Added keyboard shortcuts and Ctrl + mouse wheel support for zoom adjustments.
• Saved zoom preferences between sessions and preserved them when reloading Showdown.
• Improved Showdex sizing and layout when using different zoom levels for the client and calculator.

Battle Interface Fixes

• Fixed the Open Calcdex button overlapping the Download Replay button after a battle.
• Fixed Enhanced Tooltips hiding previously revealed Tera types in Pokémon tooltips.
• Preserved known Tera information while continuing to hide unrevealed opponent information.
• Improved Calcdex layout and responsiveness across different zoom levels and window sizes.

Battle Hub Improvements

• Added styled hover labels to all Showdown and Showdex zoom controls.
• Matched hover labels to the active Pro, Light, and Dark themes.
• Improved tooltip positioning so labels remain visible without covering nearby controls.
• Improved spacing and alignment throughout the collapsed Battle Hub.

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.0.0

Pokémon Showdown Pro v1.0.0

The first public release of Pokémon Showdown Pro combines the official Pokémon Showdown clients with integrated Showdex tools, six built-in add-ons, replay management, automatic updates, and a consistent Pro interface across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Pro Interface

• Added consistent Pro styling across both Showdown clients, Showdex, the Battle Hub, and supported add-on windows.
• Set the new Showdown client and Pro themes as the defaults for fresh installations.
• Kept the classic client and Light/Dark themes available as alternatives.
• Improved Teambuilder layouts, Pokémon alignment, import/export controls, and Tera badges.
• Restyled dropdowns, tooltips, dialogs, checkboxes, number inputs, and other interface elements.
• Improved Tera reminders, Pokémon name formatting, popup positioning, and overall interface consistency.

Showdex and Battle Add-ons

• Integrated Showdex directly into Pokémon Showdown Pro with damage calculations available alongside battles.
• Included Randbats Tooltip, Did it Tera?, Enhanced Tooltips, Three Island, Battle History, and PokePaste Exporter.
• Added individual enable/disable controls and settings for supported add-ons through the Battle Hub.
• Redesigned Battle History with records, statistics, rating charts, favorites, and filtering options.
• Improved add-on styling, placement, and compatibility across both Showdown clients.

Battle Hub

• Added a collapsible Battle Hub for active battles, add-ons, match messages, battle results, and replay links.
• Added an optional setting to automatically start the battle timer.
• Added customizable greeting and closing messages for battles you play.
• Added session and lifetime win, loss, and tie tracking.
• Added a fullscreen button and F11 fullscreen shortcut.
• Preserved Battle Hub settings and preferences between sessions.

Replay Management

• Added optional automatic replay uploads after battles.
• Added separate automatic upload settings for wins and losses.
• Added battle results to confirmed replay entries for easier identification.
• Added quick access to the 20 most recent uploaded replays directly from the Battle Hub.

App and Add-on Updates

• Added daily update checks that run safely between battles.
• Added automatic app-update downloads for installed Windows builds and original Linux AppImage installations.
• Added matching release download links for macOS builds, Windows portable ZIPs, and extracted Linux installations.
• Added an explicit Restart to Update action that waits until active battles have finished before restarting.
• Added compatibility checks for Showdex and supported add-on updates against both Showdown clients before activation.
• Preserved currently installed components when downloads or compatibility checks fail.
• Added rollback protection if an updated component fails to initialize correctly.
• Improved update status messages and retained failure logs for troubleshooting.

Desktop Releases

• Added Windows x64 installers and portable ZIP builds.
• Added macOS builds for both Intel and Apple Silicon.
• Added Linux x64 AppImage and TAR.GZ builds.
• Added automatic Linux desktop shortcuts and application-menu entries after the first successful launch, where supported.
• Bundled the required runtime and update tools directly with Pokémon Showdown Pro.
• Users do not need to install Node.js or npm separately.