v0.11.0
Release Notes
Latest Release: v0.11.0 (February 14, 2026)
π Release: v0.11.0 β Dynamic Examples + Kit Selection + Workspace Export/Import
Summary: Introduced dynamic example workspaces from GitHub, enhanced kit selection with dropdown in modal, complete workspace export/import with ZIP archives, and various UX improvements for better visual hierarchy.
Added
- π Dynamic Example Workspaces β Real-time loading from GitHub repository with clone tracking and update detection
- π¨ Dynamic Kit Selection β Kit dropdown in project modal with framework filtering and dynamic loading from CLI
- π¦ Full Workspace Export/Import β Complete backup/restore with ZIP archives, smart exclusions, and progress tracking
- π New Services β ExamplesService and KitsService for GitHub and CLI integration with caching
Changed
- β¨ UX Improvements β Larger section headers (24px icons), better spacing, Features moved to footer, Upload icon for export
- π― Project Creation Flow β Kit selection in modal, framework-based kit filtering, streamlined workflow
- π Workspace Context Fix β Proper workspace path passing to project creation
Technical
- New Dependencies: archiver, adm-zip for ZIP operations
- Code Stats: 3,111 lines added, 701 removed across 20 files
- Services: ExamplesService (GitHub API + cache), KitsService (CLI integration + fallback)
Removed
- β Config-Only Export β Simplified to Full Archive workflow only
Previous Release: v0.10.0 (February 12, 2026)
π Release: v0.10.0 β Smart Project Actions + Intelligent Browser + Port Detection
Summary: Introduced unified project actions panel in Welcome Page, smart browser button that activates only when server is running, workspace upgrade detection, and intelligent port tracking for running servers.
Added
- π Project Actions Panel β Complete project lifecycle management in Welcome Page with 6 smart buttons (Terminal, Init, Dev/Stop toggle, Test, Browser, Build)
- β¬οΈ Workspace Upgrade Button β Automatic detection of rapidkit-core updates with one-click upgrade for venv/pipx installations
- π― Smart Browser Button β Context-aware browser opening that only enables when dev server is running with port detection
- π‘ Running Port Detection β Automatic port extraction and display in sidebar, tooltips, and Welcome Page
Improved
- π¨ Enhanced Sidebar Icons β Browser icon only visible for running projects, port displayed next to project name
- π State Synchronization β Real-time UI updates between terminal state, tree view, and webview panels
- π Disabled Button Styling β Professional disabled states with clear visual feedback
- π― Better UX β No more blind browser opens; button intelligently guides user workflow
Technical
- New Component:
ProjectActions.tsxwith conditional rendering and smart toggles - Type Enhancement:
WorkspaceStatusnow includesrunningPort?: number - Integration: Real-time server state tracking via
runningServersMap - Performance: Minimal overhead with regex-based port extraction from terminal names
User Experience
- β¨ Workflow Clarity β Clear visual states guide user: Dev β Browser (enabled) β Stop β Browser (disabled)
- β¨ Port Transparency β Always know which port your server is running on
- β¨ One-Click Upgrades β No more manual core updates; orange button appears when needed
- β¨ Centralized Actions β All project operations accessible from welcome page
π Version History
| Version | Release Date | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| v0.11.0 | Feb 14, 2026 | π Dynamic Examples, π¨ Kit Selection, π¦ Workspace Export/Import |
| v0.10.0 | Feb 12, 2026 | π Project Actions, π― Smart Browser, π‘ Port Detection |
| v0.9.0 | Feb 10, 2026 | π Modal system, β‘ Smart caching, π± Responsive design |
| v0.8.0 | Feb 9, 2026 | π¨ Workspace cards redesign, Dynamic version display, Project statistics |
| v0.7.0 | Feb 6, 2026 | π©Ί Workspace health check, Setup status panel, Diagnostics integration |
| v0.6.1 | Feb 3, 2026 | π οΈ Fixes & polish: setup stability, module copy commands, detection improvements |
| v0.6.0 | Feb 3, 2026 | π― Module Browser, Setup Wizard, Package Manager Selection |
| v0.5.2 | Feb 2, 2026 | π§ NPM caching fix, Standalone mode, Recent workspaces |
| v0.5.1 | Feb 2, 2026 | π Documentation translation, Consistency improvements |
| v0.5.0 | Feb 1, 2026 | π Python Core bridge, Workspace registry integration |
| v0.4.7 | Jan 23, 2026 | π Bug fixes, Dependency updates, Security patches |
| v0.4.6 | Jan 1, 2026 | π― Poetry smart detection, Update notifications |
| v0.4.5 | Dec 23, 2025 | β‘ Project quick actions, No workspace switching |
| v0.4.4 | Dec 22, 2025 | π©Ί Doctor npm check, Dynamic versions |
| v0.4.3 | Dec 12, 2025 | π Module explorer, UI enhancements |
| v0.4.2 | Dec 5, 2025 | π Logging commands, Marketplace improvements |
| v0.4.1 | Dec 4, 2025 | π Documentation update, README rewrite |
| v0.4.0 | Dec 3, 2025 | π― Smart location detection, npm migration |
| v0.3.1 | Dec 3, 2025 | π Bug fixes |
| v0.3.0 | Dec 2, 2025 | β¨ New features |
| v0.1.3 | Nov 2025 | π§ Improvements |
| v0.1.2 | Nov 2025 | π Bug fixes |
| v0.1.1 | Nov 2025 | βοΈ Minor updates |
| v0.1.0 | Nov 2025 | π Initial release |
Links
- π¦ VS Code Marketplace
- π GitHub Repository
- π Documentation
- π npm Package