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Release Notes

Latest Release: v0.6.1 (February 3, 2026)

🛠️ Patch: v0.6.1 — fixes & polish

Summary: Small but impactful fixes addressing Setup Status reliability, installation UX improvements, and copy-to-clipboard workflows for modules and installation commands.

Fixed & Improved

  • 🔧 Fixed "Checking..." stuck state — Removed interval polling and implemented debounced installation status updates; also ensure backend sends initial status on panel load
  • 🔍 Improved npm vs pipx detection — Now correctly distinguishes npm CLI from pipx RapidKit to avoid false positives
  • 📋 Copy install command — Added single Manual install copy button (uses slug) to every module card and copy buttons next to install actions in the Setup Wizard
  • 🖥️ Manual install button UI — Terminal-style icon and clearer label for manual install command
  • 🏷️ Extension version badge now shows current version and update status (e.g., v0.6.1 — Up to date)

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

🎯 Module Browser + Setup Wizard + Installation Methods

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

What's New

🎯 New Features

  • 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

🔧 Improvements

  • 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

🎨 UI Improvements

  • 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 ↻

Files Updated

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

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

📋 Version History

Version Release Date Highlights
v0.6.1 Feb 3, 2026 🛠️ Fixes & polish: setup stability, module copy commands, detection improvements
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

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