Dany Desktop v1.0.1 — Stability Update

Dany Desktop v1.0.1

This release focuses on major production stability improvements, download reliability, backend architecture fixes, and a smoother desktop experience.

Fixed

• Fixed multiple IPC listener stacking causing memory leaks and UI lag
• Fixed zombie ffmpeg.exe processes continuing after cancel
• Fixed download cancel issues with full process tree termination
• Rebuilt active download handling using task-based Map() architecture
• Fixed renderer crash when closing the app during active downloads
• Added strict success validation to prevent false download success states
• Removed raw Python source code from packaged production builds
• Added real auto-update progress tracking using electron-updater
• Improved antivirus quarantine detection and recovery messaging
• Fixed packaged app Python spawn issues (spawn python ENOENT)
• Improved backend executable path resolution for production builds
• Improved installer packaging reliability and bundled binary validation

Improved

• Better YouTube 4K / 8K format detection
• Improved DASH merge stability with FFmpeg
• Better progress tracking with real speed + ETA updates
• Cleaner packaged installer structure
• Improved Start Menu / desktop integration
• Better production-safe updater flow using GitHub Releases

Platforms Supported

• YouTube
• Spotify
• Instagram
• Pinterest

Tech Stack

Electron + Python + yt-dlp + FFmpeg + PyInstaller + Electron Builder

This update makes Dany Desktop significantly more stable and ready for public production use.

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