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@getrapidkit getrapidkit released this 02 Feb 13:42
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Release Notes

Latest Release: v0.5.1 (February 2, 2026)

� Python Detection + Setup Wizard

Complete Python environment detection + Interactive setup wizard + Comprehensive diagnostics!

What's New

  • 🔍 8-Method Python Detection - Detects rapidkit-core in any Python environment

    • System Python, pyenv, virtualenv, poetry, conda, pipx, user site-packages
    • Automatically finds the right Python even with complex setups
    • Fixed: Now detects package in pyenv v3.10.19 even when global=system Python

  • 🧙 Interactive Setup Wizard - Built into welcome page

    • Real-time status checking for npm and Python Core
    • One-click installation with correct commands
    • Visual indicators (✓ installed, ⚠ missing, ⏳ checking)
    • Refresh button to verify after manual installation
    • Only enables "Finish Setup" when both components ready
    • Persistent state (remembers user dismissal)

  • 💉 Enhanced Doctor Command - Comprehensive system checks

    • Detects all system requirements with versions
    • Checks for available updates
    • Shows package installation location
    • Distinguishes global npm vs npx cache
    • Compares semantic versions for updates

  • 📚 Complete Documentation - 5 new guides

    • All 8 detection methods explained with real scenarios
    • Setup wizard implementation details
    • 10 comprehensive test cases
    • Visual UI mockups and interaction flows
    • Workspace structure comparison

Key Improvements

  • ✅ Pyenv Python detection now works (Method 4 specifically for this)
  • ✅ Simplified welcome page with integrated wizard
  • ✅ Better action buttons (3-column layout, compact)
  • ✅ Cleaner activation flow (no auto-default workspace)
  • ✅ More reliable workspace creation
  • ✅ All English documentation (no Persian text)

Files Updated

New:

  • docs/PYTHON_DETECTION_METHODS.md - 8 detection methods
  • docs/SETUP_WIZARD_UPDATE.md - Implementation guide
  • docs/WIZARD_TESTING.md - Test cases
  • docs/WIZARD_VISUAL_GUIDE.md - UI guide
  • docs/WORKSPACE_COMPARISON.md - Structure reference
  • src/commands/checkSystem.ts - Quick check command
  • src/utils/errorParser.ts - Error parsing

Modified:

  • src/commands/doctor.ts - Version checking
  • src/utils/pythonChecker.ts - 8-method detection
  • src/ui/panels/welcomePanel.ts - Integrated wizard
  • src/ui/webviews/actionsWebviewProvider.ts - Compact layout
  • src/extension.ts - Simplified activation
  • src/core/workspaceManager.ts - Better handling
  • package.json - Version 0.5.1

System Requirements

  • Node.js: 14+
  • Python: 3.10+ (for Python Core)
  • VS Code: 1.100+

Installation

Install from VS Code Extensions marketplace or:

code --install-extension rapidkit.rapidkit-vscode

Setup Steps

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Welcome page auto-opens with Setup Wizard
  3. Wizard shows missing components (npm/Python Core)
  4. Click install buttons to add components
  5. Click refresh to verify
  6. Click "Finish Setup" to run doctor check

Documentation

Known Issues

  • None reported yet

Feedback

Report issues: https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-vscode/issues
Feature requests: https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-vscode/discussions
Email: support@getrapidkit.com

Previous Release: v0.5.0 (February 1, 2026)

  • 🐍 Python Core Bridge - Direct integration with rapidkit-core engine

    • Smart Python detection: Scenario A (system + core), B (system without core), C (no python)
    • Cached venv in ~/.cache/rapidkit/ (prevents repeated setup)
    • Zero-configuration: Works out of the box
    • Auto-fallback chain: System → Cached → Workspace

  • 📋 Shared Workspace Registry - Cross-tool workspace discovery

    • Registry stored at ~/.rapidkit/workspaces.json
    • Extension auto-detects workspaces created via npm package
    • npm package can list workspaces created by Extension
    • Workspace detection from any subdirectory using registry fallback

  • 🏷️ Unified Workspace Signature - Changed from RAPIDKIT_VSCODE_WORKSPACE to RAPIDKIT_WORKSPACE

    • Improves cross-tool compatibility with npm package
    • Constants centralized (no hardcoded strings)
    • Workspace markers include createdBy: 'rapidkit-vscode'
    • Backward compatible: Both signatures recognized

  • 🔗 Cross-Platform Exec - Stable command execution anywhere

    • Transparent python3 vs python handling (Unix vs Windows)
    • Timeout management, process isolation, auto-cleanup
    • Proper stdout/stderr capture and exit codes

  • 🎯 Project Context Tracking - Know which project you're working on

    • Tracks selected project in workspace
    • Better module command routing
    • Multi-framework awareness (FastAPI, NestJS)
    • Visual indicators: Checkmark (✓) for selected project

  • 🔍 Enhanced Workspace Detection - Multi-layer workspace discovery

    • Primary: .rapidkit-workspace marker file with signature validation
    • Fallback: Structure detection (pyproject.toml + .venv + rapidkit script)
    • Last resort: Shared registry lookup

  • 📦 Bridge-Aware Doctor - System diagnostics include Python engine

    • Checks Python availability across scenarios
    • Verifies rapidkit-core installation
    • Detects cached environments

Architecture Milestone

RapidKit Ecosystem Fully Unified:

VS Code Extension ↔ Python Bridge → Python Core Engine
                 ↕
        Shared Registry (~/.rapidkit/workspaces.json)
                 ↕
           npm CLI Package
  • Single source of truth: Python engine handles all generation
  • Cross-tool discovery: Start with CLI, continue in Extension (or vice versa)
  • Unified format: Same workspace markers across all tools
  • Better UX: Seamless workflow across tools

Previous Releases

v0.4.6 (January 1, 2026)

Poetry Smart Detection + Update Notifications 🐍🔔

Seamless Poetry integration + Never miss npm package updates!

What's New

  • 🐍 Smart Poetry Virtualenv Detection - No more false warnings!
    • Detects .venv in project directory
    • Detects Poetry cache virtualenvs (~/.cache/pypoetry/virtualenvs/)
    • Uses poetry env info --path for accurate detection
    • Synced with rapidkit-npm v0.14.1
  • 🔔 Automatic Update Notifications - Stay up-to-date effortlessly
    • Auto-checks NPM registry every 24 hours
    • Smart notifications: Update Now | Release Notes | Skip Version
    • Manual check: RapidKit: Check for Updates command
    • Respects user preferences (dismissible)
  • �️ Missing Workspace Recovery - Auto-fix deleted workspaces
    • Detects when workspace directory no longer exists
    • Shows recovery dialog: Recreate | Choose New Location | Cancel
    • No need to restart VS Code
    • Eliminates ENOENT errors
  • �📦 Enhanced Doctor Command - Better Poetry detection
    • Shows exact Poetry version
    • Improved error messages
  • 🧹 Cleaner Configuration - Removed 26 deprecated activation events
    • Smaller package.json
    • No functional changes

Previous Releases

v0.4.5 (December 23, 2025)

Actions Panel Redesign + Project Quick Actions ⚡

Professional WebviewView sidebar + One-click project commands!

What's New

  • 🎨 ACTIONS WebviewView - Completely redesigned sidebar
    • Professional button design (GitLens-style minimal UI)
    • Inline SVG icons for perfect rendering
    • Framework badges: PY / TS
    • Sections: Create, Tools, Resources
  • 🎨 Welcome Panel SVG Logo - Upgraded from PNG to SVG
    • Crisp rendering at any display size
    • Official brand colors: #00CFC1 + #1C1C1C
  • 🖼️ rapidkit.svg - Official brand icon with shadow effect
  • ⚡ Project Quick Actions - 5 inline buttons on each project in PROJECTS panel
    • 💻 Open Terminal - Opens terminal in project directory
    • 📦 Install Dependencies - Runs npx rapidkit init
    • ▶️ Start Dev Server - Runs npx rapidkit dev
    • 🧪 Run Tests - Runs npx rapidkit test ✨ NEW
    • 🌐 Open Browser - Opens Swagger docs with options ✨ NEW
  • 📂 Project File Tree - Expand project to see key files
    • Shows src/, tests/, config, README
    • Click any file to open it directly
  • 🎨 Framework Icons - Visual distinction for projects
    • 🐍 Green icon for FastAPI (Python)
    • 🔴 Red icon for NestJS (TypeScript)
  • 📝 Better Marketplace Description - Clean architecture focus
  • 🐛 No More Workspace Switch - Clicking project doesn't reload VS Code

Previous Releases

v0.4.4 (December 22, 2025)

Doctor Enhancement & Code Quality

  • 🩺 RapidKit npm Check in Doctor - System check now verifies npx rapidkit --version
  • 🔄 Dynamic Version Markers - Marker files now use extension version from package.json
  • 🐛 TypeScript Fix - Added 'preview' to RapidKitModule.status type
  • 📝 Documentation - Updated CHANGELOG links (0.4.0-0.4.3)

v0.4.3 (December 12, 2025)

UI/UX Enhancements & Complete Module Catalog

  • 🧩 Complete Module Explorer - 27 modules across 12 categories (AI, Auth, Billing, Business, Cache, Communication, Database, Essentials, Observability, Security, Tasks, Users)
    • All marked as "🔜 Coming Soon" preview
    • Full integration planned for Q1 2026
  • 📢 Enhanced Notifications - Action buttons for better workflow
    • Project creation: 📂 Open in Editor, ⚡ Open Terminal, 🧩 Add Modules, 📖 View Docs
    • Module addition: 📖 View Module Docs, ➕ Add Another Module
    • System check: 📊 View Full Report or 🔧 View Issues
  • 🎨 Cleaner UI
    • Removed TEMPLATES tab (redundant)
    • Enhanced ACTIONS panel with categories (Quick Start, Resources, Feedback)
    • Safer context menus - dangerous operations at bottom
  • 📊 Better Status Bar - Shows project count: 🚀 RapidKit | X Projects | Ready
Version Date Highlights
v0.5.0 Feb 1, 2026 Core bridge, Python integration, workspace registry
v0.4.7 Jan 23, 2026 Bug fix & dependency updates, security fixes
v0.4.6 Jan 1, 2026 Poetry smart detection, update notifications
v0.4.5 Dec 23, 2025 Project quick actions, no workspace switch
v0.4.4 Dec 22, 2025 Doctor npm check, dynamic versions
v0.4.3 Dec 12, 2025 Module explorer, UI enhancements
v0.4.2 Dec 5, 2025 Logging commands, marketplace improvements
v0.4.1 Dec 4, 2025 Documentation update, README rewrite
v0.4.0 Dec 3, 2025 Smart location detection, npm migration
v0.3.1 Dec 3, 2025 Bug fixes
v0.3.0 Dec 2, 2025 New features
v0.1.3 Nov 2025 Improvements
v0.1.2 Nov 2025 Bug fixes
v0.1.1 Nov 2025 Minor updates
v0.1.0 Nov 2025 Initial release

For complete changelog, see CHANGELOG.md.

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