VeloWrite v0.2.12 Preview

VeloWrite v0.2.12 Preview

This preview focuses on making math-heavy Markdown safer and more readable before export.

New

• Added a practical guide: How to Write Math in Markdown.
• Added an Insert math tool with a reusable formula and variable-table template.
• Added math diagnostics in Document tools for unmatched inline dollar signs and unclosed block math delimiters.

Fixed

• Fixed live preview math styling so formulas like a^2 + b^2 = c^2 render with visible superscripts instead of flattened text.

Quality

• Expanded unit and Playwright coverage for math rendering, formula insertion, visible superscripts, and warning states.

Preview notes

• Windows, Linux, and macOS builds are still unsigned preview installers.
• The free preview keeps local history limited to three snapshots while Pro planning continues.

VeloWrite v0.2.11 Preview

VeloWrite v0.2.11 Preview

This release continues the preview hardening work for the web editor, desktop app, downloads, and SEO/GEO discovery.

What changed

• Added a Windows-focused guide for opening, viewing, and editing .md files.
• Updated FAQ, sitemap, llms.txt, download copy, and README links for Windows Markdown search intent.
• Refined public copy across roadmap, Product Hunt notes, and release-facing pages.
• Carried forward recent desktop preview improvements: document tabs, recent files, per-tab modes, local history, quick marks, table formatting, image handling, and export polish.
• Expanded tests around PDF export behavior and preview workflows.

Installers

• Windows NSIS installer: VeloWrite_0.2.11_x64-setup.exe
• Linux AppImage: VeloWrite_0.2.11_amd64.AppImage
• Linux DEB: VeloWrite_0.2.11_amd64.deb
• Linux RPM: VeloWrite-0.2.11-1.x86_64.rpm
• macOS Apple Silicon DMG: built by GitHub Actions after release creation.

Notes

The Windows installer and macOS DMG are still unsigned preview builds, so Windows SmartScreen or macOS Gatekeeper may show warnings.

VeloWrite v0.2.10

Preview release v0.2.10.

• Added a new long-form docs article for long Markdown drafts.
• Added planned docs topics for shortcuts, images, tables, and marks.
• Upgraded quick marks to three per tab.
• Synced download metadata and SEO/static routes to the new version.

VeloWrite v0.2.9

VeloWrite v0.2.9

This preview release completes the browser workspace for multi-document drafting.

Highlights

• Browser-local workspace recovery for multiple Web editor tabs.
• Per-tab browser history for compare, restore, and delete actions.
• Browser-local image embedding for supported dropped and pasted images.
• Refresh persistence for Web drafts, tabs, view modes, and embedded images.
• Expanded regression coverage for Web workspace recovery and tab history isolation.

Platform notes

• Windows installer is unsigned and may trigger a SmartScreen warning.
• macOS DMG is an unsigned Apple Silicon build and may trigger a Gatekeeper warning.
• Linux packages are provided as AppImage, DEB, and RPM.

VeloWrite v0.2.8

Changelog

All notable changes to VeloWrite are documented here.

This project follows semantic versioning while it is pre-1.0. During 0.x, minor versions may still reshape product scope, but user data compatibility must be called out explicitly.

[0.2.8] - 2026-08-20

Added

• Added native File > Recent Files access with up to ten recent Markdown documents and a clear action.
• Added multiple document tabs so drafts can stay open and be switched without replacing each other.
• Added per-tab writing, split, and preview modes so changing one document does not change the others.
• Added automated coverage for tab isolation, narrow-window tab layout, recent-file limits, and workspace tooltip placement.

Changed

• Recent files now show normalized full paths in the native menu, while preserving the original paths internally for opening documents.
• Removed Windows extended path prefixes such as \\?\ and \\?\UNC\ from user-facing recent-file labels.
• Improved desktop copy and release wording so current preview behavior is described more directly.
• Published the Markdown meeting notes template and refreshed the public SEO index and AI-readable site summary.

Fixed

• Fixed recent-file menu synchronization after opening or saving local documents.
• Fixed tab switching so content and view state remain isolated between documents.
• Fixed tooltip placement for the left-edge workspace control so the full message stays inside the window.

[0.2.6] - 2026-08-12

Added

• Added relative image path handling for Markdown preview so local assets beside a Markdown file render correctly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Added automated coverage for relative images, Windows paths, rendered image alt text, and Markdown rendering stability.

Changed

• Limited editor and preview scroll syncing to Split mode and reduced stale scroll handoff between panes.
• Made history restore previews easier to read with clearer restored and replaced labels plus stronger change markers.

Fixed

• Fixed Windows drive paths such as C:\Users\...\notes being treated like URL schemes during asset resolution.
• Fixed custom image rendering so Markdown image alt text is preserved.

[0.2.5] - 2026-08-08

Added

• Added remembered PDF choices for paper size, margins, page numbers, page position, page style, watermark, and table styling.
• Added Writing, Reading, PDF, and Tables tabs in Settings so export and reading options are easier to scan.

Changed

• Improved PDF export so long Markdown documents start with a real cover page and a stable contents page.
• Updated the download page and release notes for the 0.2.5 preview build.

[0.2.4] - 2026-08-08

Added

• Added automated PDF checks for Chinese text and Unicode font handling.
• Added a release policy article that explains how commits, local builds, GitHub Actions artifacts, GitHub Releases, installer assets, download dates, and changelog updates fit together.

Fixed

• Made PDF export refuse to continue if the bundled Unicode font is missing, so Chinese text does not turn into gibberish.
• Turned font-loading failures into clear export errors instead of a broken-looking PDF.

[0.2.3] - 2026-08-02

Added

• Added reading palettes for Focus, Paper, Mist, Night, and high-contrast preferences.
• Added preview reading font choices for system sans, serif, and monospace reading styles.
• Added bidirectional split-scroll synchronization so the editor follows preview scrolling and the preview follows editor scrolling.

Changed

• Made the focused reading palette the default visual treatment for calmer long-form reading.
• Kept reading palette and font preferences locally between sessions.
• Constrained wide Markdown tables inside a dedicated horizontal scroll area in preview and split layouts.

Fixed

• Fixed PDF exports to preserve explicit ordered-list numbering across separate Markdown lists.
• Replaced broad active-line color fills with a restrained left-side focus indicator to reduce visible scroll traces.
• Widened the focused desktop writing column and reduced line padding so large displays no longer wrap text prematurely.

[0.2.2] - 2026-08-02

Added

• Published Markdown Math with KaTeX as the next staged Markdown library article for inline formulas, block equations, symbol tables, and formula review workflow.
• Prepared desktop last-session restore so the app can reopen the most recent local Markdown file after launch when no system Open With file is pending.
• Published Markdown to Blog with a practical draft, preview, export, print, and source-of-truth workflow.
• Added a dedicated VeloWrite PDF layout engine for Markdown exports so PDF output no longer depends on browser print headers or WebView page chrome.
• Added native desktop PDF saving through Tauri after the app generates validated PDF bytes.
• Added report-style wide-table cards for PDF exports so roadmap and planning tables stay readable on A4 pages.
• Added direct HTML and PDF format icons for export controls.
• Added /.well-known/opsprobe-verification.txt for external uptime ownership verification.

Changed

• Changed the PDF export action from browser printing to application-generated PDF download/save.
• Lazy-load the PDF engine so normal editing startup remains lightweight.
• Keep preview PDF exports watermarked while preserving a clean path for future Pro exports without the preview mark.

Fixed

• Removed tauri.localhost and other browser print headers from VeloWrite-generated PDF exports.
• Fixed PDF table rendering so tinted headers, row backgrounds, borders, and wide tables remain readable.

[0.2.1] - 2026-08-01

Added

• Added a polished standalone HTML export layout with a document cover, export metadata, printable page rules, and a VeloWrite footer.
• Added export readiness actions and next-step guidance for Markdown, HTML, and PDF review copies inside the editor sidebar.
• Added focused history comparison controls for longer documents, including a jump to the first change.
• Added public preview regression checks for Windows 11, macOS Apple Silicon, and Linux on the download page.
• Added a public preview quality bar to the roadmap so the free preview requirements stay visible before Pro work takes over.
• Published The Future of Markdown Writing with export readiness guidance and updated the public docs metadata.

[0.1.12] - 2026-07-25

Added

• Added Windows file association metadata for .md, .markdown, and .mdown documents.
• Added launch-argument handling so Windows Explorer "Open with" can open a Markdown file directly in VeloWrite.
• Added single-instance file handoff so opening a Markdown file while VeloWrite is already running focuses the app and opens the requested file.
• Added a VeloWrite Start Menu folder for the Windows NSIS installer shortcut.

[0.1.11] - 2026-07-25

Changed

• Set the free preview history policy to the latest 3 local snapshots across browser drafts, unsaved desktop drafts, and native desktop file history.
• Added a clearer desktop Continue Draft start panel with current draft name and 3-snapshot recovery status.
• Changed the editor status bar to show history as 0 / 3, 1 / 3, 2 / 3, or 3 / 3 snapshots instead of an open-ended count.
• Improved desktop save feedback so users know when the previous version was kept or when the oldest snapshot rotated out.
• Added the installed app version to the desktop About panel.
• Improved website/editor control spacing and synchronized LLM release metadata.

[0.1.10] - 2026-07-25

Added

• Added build-time static SEO HTML generation for public website routes so crawlers can read route-specific title, description, canonical, and structured data before JavaScript runs.
• Added generated 404.html output so static hosting can keep the friendly 404 page while returning a real 404 status for unknown routes.
• Added more natural-language FAQ coverage for private online Markdown editing, lightweight Windows Markdown editing, Typora comparison, offline use, and private notes.

Changed

• Updated sitemap lastmod dates during the SEO build step.
• Simplified Vercel routing so known pages are served as static clean URLs instead of using a full SPA catch-all rewrite.

Fixed

• Fixed desktop history so unsaved drafts can keep local recovery snapshots before the document has been saved as a real file.
• Reworked the history restore dialog so long diffs reserve space for the actual changed lines instead of letting summary text dominate the panel.
• Changed matching history snapshots to show a clear "No differences" state in the default Changes view instead of showing unchanged document text.
• Fixed outline navigation timing so the editor and preview panes stay aligned when jumping between headings after changing view modes.
• Improved dark-mode preview code blocks with readable syntax colors, stronger code backgrounds, and dark-aware tabbed-code styling.

[0.1.9] - 2026-07-25

Added

• Added a desktop start panel with local file actions, recent-file recovery, history access, and practical templates before a real file is opened.
• Added a real desktop Focus Mode that hides application chrome while keeping a visible exit control.
• Reworked the editor status bar into a file trust strip showing storage scope, save state, and available history snapshots.
• Fixed Tauri startup so the installed desktop app opens the desktop editor shell instead of the marketing homepage.
• Changed the homepage embedded editor to open in preview mode so first-time visitors see polished rendered Markdown immediately.
• Made desktop focused writing feel less like a code editor by reducing toolbar noise and visually de-emphasizing line gutters.
• Tightened the mobile analytics consent banner so it stays compliant without covering as much of the first screen.
• Replaced the heavy default sample document with a friendlier starter draft fo...

VeloWrite v0.2.7 Preview

VeloWrite v0.2.7 Preview

This preview focuses on export quality and release trust.

What's new

• Added full Mermaid rendering support in Markdown preview, HTML export, and PDF export.
• Improved PDF export so inline math and block equations render as formatted KaTeX output instead of raw Markdown math source.
• Added Download Safety guidance for official sources, version checks, unsigned installer warnings, and first-run testing.
• Added update-check status to the desktop About panel.
• Reduced false external-file-change prompts after saving from the desktop app.
• Expanded automated coverage for Mermaid, math PDF export, static SEO pages, download safety, and desktop trust UI.

Preview notes

• Windows and macOS builds are still unsigned.
• The free preview keeps the latest 3 local history snapshots.
• Back up important Markdown files while testing preview builds.

VeloWrite v0.2.6 Preview

VeloWrite v0.2.6 Preview

This preview build focuses on the reliability work needed before deeper Pro features: local assets, Split view scrolling, restore previews, and regression coverage.

Added

• Relative image path handling in Markdown preview, so nearby image assets render from the current Markdown file folder on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Automated coverage for relative image paths, Windows paths, rendered image alt text, and Markdown rendering stability.

Changed

• Split view scroll syncing is limited to Split mode and now reduces stale scroll handoff between the editor and preview panes.
• History restore previews now use clearer restored/replaced labels, stronger change markers, and preserved long-line layout.

Fixed

• Windows drive paths such as C:\Users\...\notes are no longer treated like URL schemes during asset resolution.
• Markdown image alt text is preserved when VeloWrite resolves local image paths.

Verification

• npm run release:check passed.
• 80 automated tests passed.

Known preview limits

• Windows installers are unsigned, so SmartScreen may warn.
• macOS DMG builds are unsigned and may trigger Gatekeeper warnings.
• Important Markdown files should still be backed up while testing preview builds.

VeloWrite 0.2.5 Preview

VeloWrite 0.2.5 Preview

This patch focuses on making export and settings feel calmer and more production-ready.

What changed

• Improved the dedicated PDF layout engine with a designed cover page, stable contents page, section bookmarks, and cleaner section starts.
• Added remembered PDF export preferences for paper size, margins, page numbers, page-number position, page-number format, preview watermark, and table styling.
• Improved Chinese and mixed-language Markdown PDF layout using the dedicated export path.
• Moved Settings into Writing, Reading, PDF, and Tables tabs so daily writing settings are no longer mixed with advanced export controls.
• Updated the website download metadata, changelog, and SEO/GEO helper text for v0.2.5.

Preview notes

• Windows and macOS builds are not code-signed yet.
• The macOS DMG is built by GitHub Actions and will be attached after the workflow finishes.
• Preview PDF exports include a VeloWrite preview mark unless disabled in local settings.

VeloWrite 0.2.4 Preview

VeloWrite 0.2.4 Preview

This preview release focuses on making exported documents more trustworthy and easier to understand.

Highlights:

• Hardened native PDF export for Chinese and other Unicode text.
• Unicode PDF font failures now report clear export errors instead of silently producing garbled output.
• Added automated coverage for bundled Unicode font availability.
• Added Preview Release Policy docs so users can understand commits, builds, GitHub Releases, and installer assets.
• Restored the Linux AppImage asset with a reproducible local packaging script.

Available assets:

• Windows NSIS installer
• macOS Apple Silicon DMG
• Linux AppImage, DEB, and RPM packages

Known notes:

• Windows installers are not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen may warn during install.
• macOS DMG builds are unsigned and not notarized yet, so Gatekeeper may warn on first launch.
• This is still a preview release while we continue hardening the desktop app experience.

VeloWrite 0.2.3

Reading and Sync Polish

• Added focused reading palettes and preview font preferences for longer sessions.
• Added bidirectional scroll synchronization between editor and preview in Split mode.
• Kept wide Markdown tables inside the preview area with internal horizontal scrolling.
• Fixed dedicated PDF exports to preserve explicit ordered-list numbering across separate lists.
• Reduced active-line color fills and improved wide-screen writing space.

Verification

• Version sync passed.
• 71 unit tests and 44 Playwright tests passed.
• Windows, macOS Apple Silicon, AppImage, Debian, and RPM preview installers are attached to this release.