MineConnect v2.0.0 — Complete WinUI 3 Rewrite

🎉 MineConnect v2.0.0

A complete rewrite of MineConnect as a native WinUI 3 desktop application, replacing the old Python client.

✨ What's New

• Native WinUI 3 App — Built with Mica backdrop, Fluent design, and smooth animations
• System Tray Support — Close the window and tunnels keep running in the background
• Smart Startup — Launch at Windows boot silently in the tray with optional auto-connect
• Guided Onboarding — First-time setup wizard walks you through configuration
• In-App Updates — Automatic monthly update checks with one-click install
• Network Resilience — Tunnels auto-pause when internet drops and resume when it's back

🚀 Performance

• Optimized UI polling (500ms interval with change detection)
• Cached brush objects to reduce GC pressure
• Capped log output to prevent memory growth

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed taskbar icon not displaying correctly
• Cleaned up legacy Python client files automatically
• Single-instance protection prevents duplicate windows

📦 Installation

1. Download MineConnect (Package)_2.0.0.0_x64.msix
2. Right-click Install.ps1 → Run with PowerShell (installs certificate + app)
3. Or manually install the .cer certificate, then double-click the .msix

📋 Requirements

• Windows 10 (1809) or later
• x64 architecture