v1.5.3 - Update Local Copy Instructions

Updated self-update instructions to tell agents to update their local cached copy when a newer version is found, keeping local cache current.

v1.5.2 - Self-Update Check

Added self-update mechanism to SKILLS.md:

• Skill version number at top of file
• Instructions to fetch latest from GitHub before executing
• Ensures AI agents always use compatible instructions

Agents should now check:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/improving/improving-qr/refs/heads/main/SKILLS.md

v1.5.1 - Detailed AI Skills Documentation

Expanded SKILLS.md with concrete instructions for AI agents:

• Step-by-step Playwright CLI commands
• Full JavaScript examples for SVG and PNG extraction
• URL encoding reference (jq, Python)
• Output specifications

v1.5.0 - URL Parameter API

New Features

URL Parameter Support

Generate QR codes directly via URL:

https://improving.github.io/improving-qr/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com

Programmatic SVG Access

Access raw SVG via JavaScript:

const svg = await window.getQRCodeSVG();

AI Skills Documentation

Added SKILLS.md documenting how AI agents can use this tool programmatically.

v1.4.3 - SVG Clipboard HTML Wrapper

Wrap SVG in proper <html><body> tags for clipboard compatibility with PowerPoint.

v1.4.2 - SVG Clipboard Fix

Fixed SVG copy to use text/html MIME type so it pastes as an image in PowerPoint and other applications.

v1.4.1 - Button Layout Fix

Fixes:

• Download and Copy buttons now on separate rows for better layout
• Renamed "Copy SVG" to "Copy SVG Code" to clarify it copies markup text
  • Use "Copy PNG" to paste as an image into PowerPoint, etc.
  • Use "Copy SVG Code" to paste SVG markup into HTML/code editors

v1.4.0 - Brand Colors & Export Options

What's New

Brand Colors

• QR codes now use Improving Blue (#005596) for dots and corner squares
• Corner dots use Improving Light Blue (#4597D3)
• UI updated with brand colors throughout

Export Options

• Download as PNG
• Download as SVG
• Copy PNG to clipboard
• Copy SVG to clipboard
• Toast notifications for copy feedback

Documentation

• Added README with brand colors and approved gradients
• Added LICENSE (proprietary - property of Improving)

v1.3.0 - qr-code-styling Library

Switched from qrcodejs to qr-code-styling library for proper logo integration.

Changes:

• Logo is now properly embedded with dedicated space (not overlaid)
• Improved scan reliability since QR data avoids the logo area
• New visual styling: rounded dots, extra-rounded corners
• Simplified codebase (library handles logo placement)

v1.2.1 - Agent Documentation

Added AGENTS.md documenting versioning and release process for AI agents.