Release Notes

Latest Release: v0.6.0 (February 3, 2026)

Interactive module browser with 27+ modules, intelligent setup wizard with Python/Poetry validation, and multi-method package manager selection!

Interactive Module Browser - Browse and manage 27+ modules
- Grid view with search and category filters
- Real-time installation status (installed/update available/not installed)
- One-click install/update from extension
- Module details with descriptions
- Sidebar explorer for quick access
- Auto-sync installation status
Intelligent Setup Wizard - Pre-flight checks before workspace creation
- Step 1: Python 3.10+ validation with venv support
- Step 2: RapidKit Core installation check
- Step 3: npm package verification
- Step 4: Package manager selection (Poetry/pip/pipx)
- Platform-specific guidance (Windows/macOS/Linux)
- Auto-detecting installed environments
Package Manager Selection - Three installation methods
- Poetry (Recommended) - Automatic venv + dependency resolution
- pip (Optional) - Standard Python package manager
- pipx (Optional) - Isolated Python tool installation
- Real-time status checking for each method
- One-click installation with progress feedback
- Beginner-friendly explanations
Enhanced Setup Guidance - Clearer documentation
- Updated README with new feature screenshots
- Simplified "Select Installation Method" text for junior developers
- Explanations for why each package manager is needed
- Visual "RECOMMENDED" badge on Poetry card

Python environment detection with 8 different methods
Auto-closing progress notifications (800ms)
Module state synchronization across UI
Better error messages with platform-specific fixes
Workspace creation blocking on missing prerequisites
Installation method cards with visual status indicators
- Just now / 5m ago / 2h ago / 3d ago
- Hidden after 7 days
Status Icons - Visual indicators:
- 🟢 Active workspace (green folder-opened icon)
- Inactive workspaces (purple folder-library icon)
Time Tracking - Automatic lastAccessed timestamp updates

Notification Polish - All notifications now have "OK" button
Welcome Page Icons - Updated to more professional symbols:
- 💻 VS Code (was 🎨)
- 🔍 System Check (was 🩺)
- ⚡ Key Features (was ✨)
Minimal Refresh Icons - Changed from 🔄 to ↻

Modified:

15 files updated for npm caching fix
src/commands/doctor.ts - Accurate status checking
src/commands/createProject.ts - Standalone mode + refresh
src/commands/createWorkspace.ts - Auto-refresh
src/ui/panels/welcomePanel.ts - Command reference + Recent Workspaces + refresh
src/ui/treeviews/workspaceExplorer.ts - Time tracking + icons + project count
src/core/workspaceManager.ts - touchWorkspace() method
src/extension.ts - Global context storage
CHANGELOG.md - Updated with v0.5.2 changes
package.json - Version bump to 0.5.2

Install from VS Code Extensions marketplace or:

code --install-extension rapidkit.rapidkit-vscode

Version	Release Date	Highlights
v0.6.0	Feb 3, 2026	🎯 Module Browser, Setup Wizard, Package Manager Selection
v0.5.2	Feb 2, 2026	🔧 NPM caching fix, Standalone mode, Recent workspaces
v0.5.1	Feb 2, 2026	📝 Documentation translation, Consistency improvements
v0.5.0	Feb 1, 2026	🐍 Python Core bridge, Workspace registry integration
v0.4.7	Jan 23, 2026	🐛 Bug fixes, Dependency updates, Security patches
v0.4.6	Jan 1, 2026	🎯 Poetry smart detection, Update notifications
v0.4.5	Dec 23, 2025	⚡ Project quick actions, No workspace switching
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