v1.6.0

Release Notes — v1.6.0

Released: April 22, 2026

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New Features

Page Authentication & Access Control

• Added optional password and PIN protection for the entire UI
• New /api/auth/* backend endpoints handle status checks, credential storage, and verification
• PasswordGate component blocks access until the correct password or PIN is entered
• Credentials stored server-side in auth.json — nothing in the browser

Auto-Lock on Inactivity

• Configurable inactivity timeout that automatically re-locks the app
• Resets on any mouse, keyboard, scroll, or touch activity
• Session-scoped unlock state — closing the tab clears the unlock

What's New Modal

• A "What's New" popup is shown once per session on first load to surface recent changes
• Also accessible as a dedicated page from the sidebar

Settings Enhancements

• New Security section in Settings: set/change/remove password and PIN
• Configure auto-lock timeout (5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, or disabled)

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Improvements

Landing Page Revamp

• Fully redesigned ezpm2gui marketing site with updated copy, hero section, and feature highlights
• Improved particles animation configuration
• Added 13 feature screenshots covering all major UI pages
• Updated user guide page with a full markdown-based guide

Documentation

• README updated with v1.6.0 features, new screenshots, and security section
• DEVELOPMENT.md updated with current architecture notes

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Fixes

• CLI binary scripts (ezpm2gui.js, generate-ecosystem.js) corrected

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Other

• LICENSE file added (MIT)
• Package version bumped to 1.6.0
• Local config data anonymized

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Commits

SHA	Description
c2f2d72	feat: add page authentication backend route and config
6cf8b7d	feat: add PasswordGate component for page-level access control
8e6b2c2	feat: add WhatsNew and WhatsNewModal components
6733628	feat: extend Settings with password, PIN, and auto-lock configuration
0930b92	feat: integrate PasswordGate, auto-lock, and WhatsNew modal into App
e277bba	chore: revamp landing page and user guide website
890ca7f	chore: add landing page screenshots
5b972fe	chore: update package metadata, version, and app name
7e9bb4f	fix: update CLI binary scripts
c4accfb	chore: add LICENSE file
d586908	docs: update README and DEVELOPMENT docs
7cc36a5	chore: anonymize local config data and remove Websites symlink