rtCamp · theMasudRana · Mar 10, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,27 +1,66 @@
-## [1.0.3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/compare/v1.0.2...v1.0.3) (2026-02-24)
+## [1.0.4](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.3...v1.0.4) (2026-03-09)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* clean up .distignore by removing unnecessary files and directories ([353646b](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/353646bf85f1d986644fbf1d745688702f4a35e0))
+* correct release link in INSTALLATION.md and update node_modules exclusion in phpstan.neon.dist ([1eea8d8](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/1eea8d8c4b8ea49a526b871d738dbb91501ffd69))
+* CSS linting issues ([1149c55](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/1149c55b55056d0171eef66465f9c6e22b02dae4))
+* ensure direct access to Autoloader.php exits gracefully ([d33bf17](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/d33bf17e1caed94489850677743dcf659caa35de))
+* **examples:** swap misplaced editor images and remove hardcoded aspect ratio ([162b07e](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/162b07ee577ebe80236ec87172a523307fb4a3de))
+* ignore phpcs warning for including pattern file from a fixed directory ([02d49a7](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/02d49a7a1468f82670253e7b7c12b861ccc2edd5))
+* remove outdated screenshots description from readme ([7ffdd9a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/7ffdd9a1c44d4747b37f25757a91c8dc70e79371))
+* **styles:** remove unnecessary grid-template-columns property ([818d69c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/818d69c5537e8ab76ff40df0a255b1c5d182f934))
+* update @wordpress/scripts version to allow minor updates ([03ce762](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/03ce7623a1597ed8959f2f3f6fa8393e2c01065d))
+* update contributors list in plugin header and readme.txt ([295b2b3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/295b2b3787df7c757d383333dbfe84f97a913590))
+* update dist target to exclude additional configuration and development files ([71381db](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/71381dbca6e7afa216020b69906d811013c0a5bc))
+* update file paths in phpcs and phpstan configuration ([4077c28](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/4077c28f7aea1ce5de64c18f8948fa943ca8317a))
+* update package dependencies for minimatch and serialize-javascript ([6a05ac9](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/6a05ac9ea01e17077197bfd09a8335aca627c3aa))
+* update package-lock.json to remove unused dependency and upgrade svgo and immutable versions ([c9e877d](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/c9e877d164acdffe37d9eb91b5f03bc3cd65b084))
+* update POT-Creation-Date and add missing autoloader error message ([3bdc9e0](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/3bdc9e06e8fbdbaffd17d8c50a9e6b57dbb44ea3))
+* update script paths in composer.json and improve constant definitions in tests ([9c73548](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/9c7354831f124705fe3fc8cd56a9c32e6da159bc))
+* update script paths in composer.json to use local binaries ([46f0f7a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/46f0f7a2ed3d204a5a479cd6eaee7509a9546640))
+* update tested up to version in readme.txt from 6.9.1 to 6.9 ([6a23832](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/6a23832624a693ca4a8ef1fd4d7ed9e2ffe4f04d))
+* update WordPress minimum requirement to 6.6 in README, INSTALLATION, and readme.txt ([320a3ec](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/320a3ec09184f44d823219b3747e3d4c2dc60a1d))
+
+### Features
+
+* add localization support and update package.json for repository and bugs metadata ([2268cb8](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/2268cb830b65828c5164133b00af4432fbd7ac29))
+* add new screenshot image and remove outdated PNG file ([e1b9e23](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e1b9e2345755ccf94ffd049b9da3c84cc5dac09a))
+* add placeholder logos and update hero carousel pattern ([bdd4b52](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/bdd4b525217de55385df163ed21095cd302bebbc))
+* add readme.txt with plugin details and installation instructions ([e8cdd4a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e8cdd4a8e77d324cc61068f9be19bd884564b382))
+* add screenshot for plugin preview in WordPress.org ([c3826fc](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/c3826fc212ad49201fefc0b9ff2106fc163d9232))
+* implement autoloader for PHP classes and refactor constant definitions ([a0a1b45](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/a0a1b45c8f2f481799c50c34b5bc4eeb13eb34d4))
+* update .distignore to exclude README.md and enhance carousel-kit.php for direct access protection ([e5ee596](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e5ee596077a1f3a5d1311823d39db3aa1b2c734e))
+* update license and version in carousel-kit.php; add index.php for plugin structure ([4e5fe9f](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/4e5fe9f83ae717c14dcc0b21ddac72a81c8662c7))
+* update PHP requirement to 8.2 and reorder contributors in plugin header ([3a52e05](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/3a52e059d48a864e47c43b89ca006ad9eda0b6f3))
+* update README with minimum requirements and add uninstall functionality ([22cb27c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/22cb27cab704d3531e61b2c7351899470fd973f5))
+* Updated pot file ([cd5e061](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/cd5e06180f91a6a74599dabb1418c14011c90d61))
+
+
+## [1.0.3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.2...v1.0.3) (2026-02-24)
 
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* enable loop on editor ([fe4566a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/fe4566afcf72e1e663c7eb481a7957d62c2d3365))
-* state corruption when clicking between slides ([637e4a5](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/637e4a507eb2c58576c4004d5460e8aa7295db9f))
+* enable loop on editor ([fe4566a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/fe4566afcf72e1e663c7eb481a7957d62c2d3365))
+* state corruption when clicking between slides ([637e4a5](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/637e4a507eb2c58576c4004d5460e8aa7295db9f))
 
-## [1.0.2](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/compare/v1.0.1...v1.0.2) (2026-02-23)
+## [1.0.2](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.1...v1.0.2) (2026-02-23)
 
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* **demo:** 4 slides per view ([e13817c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/e13817c8e49e0e071580efbf95ff4c77d677e114))
-* replace PNG images with optimized WEBP format ([eb60082](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/eb6008251039ea700262c63db89a266072ee6c3f))
-* replace urls with webp alts ([000f894](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/000f894a9818bd8181977cb038231e0ea3d82386))
+* **demo:** 4 slides per view ([e13817c](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/e13817c8e49e0e071580efbf95ff4c77d677e114))
+* replace PNG images with optimized WEBP format ([eb60082](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/eb6008251039ea700262c63db89a266072ee6c3f))
+* replace urls with webp alts ([000f894](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/000f894a9818bd8181977cb038231e0ea3d82386))
 
 ### Features
 
-* setup wizard styles ([0be0bf7](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/0be0bf7cde8c9035cca1086dce7dce005e0d39b2))
-* slide appender and setup ([a42331d](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/a42331d10b225379408ddf8c0649e83484496a1e))
+* setup wizard styles ([0be0bf7](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/0be0bf7cde8c9035cca1086dce7dce005e0d39b2))
+* slide appender and setup ([a42331d](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/a42331d10b225379408ddf8c0649e83484496a1e))
 
 
-# [1.0.1](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/compare/1.0.0...1.0.1) (2026-02-16)
+# [1.0.1](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/compare/v1.0.0...v1.0.1) (2026-02-16)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
@@ -33,12 +72,12 @@
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* Gap issue fixed for the carousel items ([5277b89](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/5277b89545c973f13c22f6d1d7cf21e19958305f))
+* Gap issue fixed for the carousel items ([5277b89](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/5277b89545c973f13c22f6d1d7cf21e19958305f))
 
 
 ### Features
 
-* Add example carousels for hero, logo showcase, and testimonials ([d2b6e4a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/d2b6e4ae0f915f6edfb6ddf637c4a88878375e4b))
-* Add slide to scroll option ([f2adab3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/f2adab310015347400a1c2e6437b3a68566a6c9d))
-* Enhance vertical axis support and adjust slide dimensions in carousel styles ([2ec3e40](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/2ec3e40e8e34655d3417b25e16feaee41451c604))
-* Refactor context handling and define global window interface for carousel context ([5aab80e](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-system-interactivity-api/commit/5aab80edd103ee66d8e212359eb0f8d2ad01acb7))
+* Add example carousels for hero, logo showcase, and testimonials ([d2b6e4a](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/d2b6e4ae0f915f6edfb6ddf637c4a88878375e4b))
+* Add slide to scroll option ([f2adab3](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/f2adab310015347400a1c2e6437b3a68566a6c9d))
+* Enhance vertical axis support and adjust slide dimensions in carousel styles ([2ec3e40](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/2ec3e40e8e34655d3417b25e16feaee41451c604))
+* Refactor context handling and define global window interface for carousel context ([5aab80e](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/commit/5aab80edd103ee66d8e212359eb0f8d2ad01acb7))
diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Configuration
 PLUGIN_SLUG := carousel-kit
-PLUGIN_VERSION := 1.0.0
 BUILD_DIR := build-dist
 ZIP_NAME := $(PLUGIN_SLUG).zip
 

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -98,13 +98,16 @@ Have a feature request? [Open an issue](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/i
 
 ## Contributors
 
+- [rtCamp](https://github.com/rtCamp)
 - [Danish Shakeel](https://github.com/danish17)
 - [Masud Rana](https://github.com/theMasudRana)
-- [rtCamp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rtcamp)
+- [Gagan Deep Singh](https://github.com/gagan0123)
+- [Utsav Patel](https://github.com/up1512001)
+- [Sagar Tamang](https://github.com/mi5t4n)
 - [Aviral Mittal](https://github.com/aviral-mittal)
 - [Vishal Kotak](https://github.com/vishal4669)
-- [Aishwarrya Pande](https://github.com/AishwarryaPande)
 - [Raj Patel](https://github.com/imrraaj)
+- [Aishwarrya Pande](https://github.com/AishwarryaPande)
 
 
 ## License

diff --git a/carousel-kit.php b/carousel-kit.php
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
  * Domain Path: /languages
  * License:     GPL-2.0-or-later
  * License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- * Version:     1.0.3
+ * Version:     1.0.4
  * Text Domain: carousel-kit
  *
  * @package carousel-kit

diff --git a/docs/INSTALLATION.md b/docs/INSTALLATION.md
@@ -13,8 +13,21 @@
 6. Activate the plugin.
 
 ## Composer Installation
-If you are managing your WordPress project with Composer:
+*Note: If this plugin is not available via WPackagist, use the VCS method below:*
 
-```bash
-composer require rtcamp/carousel-kit
-```
+1. **Add the repository to your existing `composer.json`:**
+
+   ```json
+    "repositories": [
+        {
+            "type": "vcs",
+            "url": "https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit"
+        }
+    ]
+   ```
+
+2. **Run the installation command (stable release):**
+
+   ```bash
+   composer require rtcamp/carousel-kit:^1.0
+   ```
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "carousel-kit",
+  "version": "1.0.4",
   "description": "Carousel block using Embla and WordPress Interactivity API",
   "author": "rtCamp",
   "private": true,

diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 === Carousel Kit ===
-Contributors: rtcamp, danish17, immasud, gagan0123, up1512001
+Contributors: rtcamp, danish17, immasud, gagan0123, up1512001, mi5t4n, aviral89, vishal4669, imrraaj, aishwarryapande
 Tags: carousel, slider, block, interactivity-api, embla
 Requires at least: 6.6
 Tested up to: 6.9
 Requires PHP: 8.2
-Stable tag: 1.0.3
+Stable tag: 1.0.4
 License: GPL-2.0-or-later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -81,6 +81,23 @@ Yes. Each carousel instance maintains its own independent state.
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.0.4 =
+* New: Update minimum requirements to PHP 8.2 and WordPress 6.6
+* New: Implement PHP class autoloader for better performance and security
+* New: Add localization support and updated .pot files
+* New: Add uninstall.php for clean data removal upon plugin deletion
+* New: Add placeholder logos and updated hero carousel patterns
+* New: Add new screenshot images for WordPress.org plugin preview
+* New: Add direct access protection for core PHP files and Autoloader
+* Fix: Resolve CSS linting issues and remove unnecessary grid properties
+* Fix: Improve transition effects and clean up unused style properties
+* Fix: Update package dependencies (minimatch, serialize-javascript, svgo, and immutable)
+* Fix: Update @wordpress/scripts to allow minor updates and maintain compatibility
+* Fix: Refine .distignore and distribution targets to minimize package size
+* Fix: Standardize script paths in composer.json to use local binaries
+* Fix: Correct release links in documentation and update contributor lists
+* Fix: Update PHPCS and PHPStan configurations for better development workflow
+
 = 1.0.3 =
 * Fix: (Editor): Prevent ghost slides and state corruption when clicking between slides
 * Fix: Swap misplaced editor images and remove hardcoded aspect ratio
@@ -92,16 +109,4 @@ Yes. Each carousel instance maintains its own independent state.
 * New: Setup wizard styles
 * New: Slide appender and setup wizard
 
-= 1.0.1 =
-* Fix: Resolve spacing issues in loop mode where gaps were missing between last and first slide
-* Fix: Allow infinite loop in editor viewport to match frontend behavior
-
-= 1.0.0 =
-* Initial release
-* Compound block architecture with Carousel, Viewport, Slide, Controls, and Dots
-* Embla Carousel v8 integration
-* WordPress Interactivity API support
-* Query Loop integration
-* RTL and accessibility support
-
 [CHECK THE FULL CHANGELOG](https://github.com/rtCamp/carousel-kit/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)