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Pathary v0.5.0-beta.1 🎉

First Beta Release - January 3, 2026

Welcome to the first beta release of Pathary! This release brings major improvements to user experience, security, and administration.

✨ What's New for Users

📧 Modern Email Authentication

  • No more SMTP passwords! Connect with Gmail or Microsoft 365 using OAuth
  • Secure, encrypted email setup
  • Automatic token refresh - set it and forget it

🎬 Enhanced Movie Tracking

  • Popcorn Rating System - Rate movies on a 1-7 scale
  • Location Tracking - Mark where you watched (Cinema, At Home, Other)
  • Flexible Watch Dates - Track year, month, or exact day
  • Profile Images - Upload your own avatar

👥 Improved User Management

  • Invitation System - Admins can invite new users via email
  • Streamlined Setup - New users create their own password via secure link
  • Activity Tracking - See your recent security events

🎨 Better User Interface

  • Dark Mode Improvements - Consistent theming across all pages
  • Mobile Friendly - Fixed navigation on phones and tablets
  • Collapsible Settings - Cleaner admin panel layout
  • Accessibility - Better color contrast and semantic links

🔒 Security Highlights

  • Enterprise-Grade Protection - CSRF protection on all forms
  • Rate Limiting - Prevents spam and brute-force attacks
  • Audit Logging - Track important account events

🎛️ Admin Features

New Admin Panel

  • User Management - Create, edit, and manage users with invitations
  • Email Settings - Configure OAuth or SMTP with diagnostics
  • System Health - Monitor service status at a glance
  • Activity Logs - View security events and user actions

Integration Management

  • Centralized configuration for Plex, Jellyfin, Trakt, and more
  • Test connections before saving
  • Clear status indicators

🐛 Notable Fixes

  • Email configuration now persists correctly
  • Password change workflow works reliably
  • Mobile navbar displays properly
  • Dark mode colors consistent everywhere

📊 By the Numbers

  • 139 commits of improvements
  • 15+ bug fixes
  • 10+ new features

🚀 Getting Started

New Installation

git clone https://github.com/benjaminmue/pathary.git
cd pathary
docker compose up -d

Upgrading from Alpha

git pull origin main
docker compose down
docker compose up -d --build
make app_database_migrate

📚 Documentation

  • Setup Guide: See README.md
  • OAuth Email Setup: Check the Wiki (coming soon!)
  • For Nerds: Technical deep-dive in Wiki

🙏 Credits

Built with assistance from Claude Code (Anthropic) and the community.
Forked from Movary by Lee Peuker.

🔮 What's Next

  • Comprehensive feature documentation
  • Additional integrations
  • Performance improvements
  • Your suggestions! Open an issue

Full Changelog: v0.1.0-alpha.1...v0.5.0-beta.1

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