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@ninepointlabs ninepointlabs released this 20 Jul 17:03
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JotDown v0.1.6 Release Notes

🔧 Desktop Integration & Sync Fixes

✅ Desktop Integration Fixed

  • Fixed: App icon now properly appears in dock/taskbar
  • Fixed: App can now be pinned to dock/favorites
  • Enhanced: Proper desktop integration with StartupWMClass
  • Improved: Multi-resolution icon installation (48x48, 64x64, 128x128, 256x256)
  • Fixed: Application menu categorization and search discoverability

🔄 Manual Refresh Sync Fixed

  • Fixed: Refresh button now properly syncs CLI-added notes
  • Enhanced: _forceRefresh() method for reliable manual sync
  • Improved: User feedback with "Notes refreshed" confirmation
  • Fixed: No more need to restart app to see CLI changes

🛠️ Post-Install Improvements

  • Enhanced: Desktop database updates for proper integration
  • Added: Icon cache refresh for immediate icon display
  • Improved: MIME database integration
  • Fixed: Proper cleanup on package removal

📦 Fresh Package Build

Complete rebuild with all latest fixes:

  • DEB Package (jotdown-v0.1.6-amd64.deb): For Ubuntu/Debian systems
  • TAR.XZ Archive (jotdown-v0.1.6-linux-x64.tar.xz): Universal Linux distribution

🚀 Installation

New Installation

DEB Package (Ubuntu/Debian):

wget https://github.com/timappledotcom/jotdown/releases/download/v0.1.6/jotdown-v0.1.6-amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i jotdown-v0.1.6-amd64.deb

TAR.XZ Archive (Universal Linux):

wget https://github.com/timappledotcom/jotdown/releases/download/v0.1.6/jotdown-v0.1.6-linux-x64.tar.xz
tar -xJf jotdown-v0.1.6-linux-x64.tar.xz
cd jotdown-v0.1.6-linux-x64
./install.sh

Upgrading from Previous Versions

If you have any previous version installed:

# Download and install new version
wget https://github.com/timappledotcom/jotdown/releases/download/v0.1.6/jotdown-v0.1.6-amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i jotdown-v0.1.6-amd64.deb

Your notes, settings, and data will be preserved.

✨ What's Working Now

🖥️ Desktop Integration

  • App Icon: Properly appears in dock and can be pinned
  • Application Menu: Easy to find in office/utility categories
  • Desktop File: Correct paths and window class for proper recognition
  • Multi-DE Support: Works across GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and other environments

🔄 Real-time Sync

  • Manual Refresh: Refresh button immediately shows CLI-added notes
  • Auto-refresh: 1-second intervals with dual detection
  • User Feedback: Clear confirmation when refresh completes
  • Error Handling: Proper error messages and recovery

🏷️ Tag Features

  • Use #tagname anywhere in note content
  • Tags appear as colored badges
  • Filter notes using dropdown menu
  • Search by tag: jd search --tag tagname

🐛 Issues Resolved

  • ✅ App icon not appearing in dock/taskbar
  • ✅ Unable to pin app to dock/favorites
  • ✅ Manual refresh button not syncing CLI changes
  • ✅ Desktop integration missing proper window class
  • ✅ Icon cache not updating after installation
  • ✅ Package inconsistencies between versions

📋 Version Consistency

All components now consistently use v0.1.6:

  • Flutter GUI application
  • Dart CLI tool
  • Package metadata
  • Installation scripts
  • Desktop integration files

🔄 Migration Notes

  • Existing notes and settings are fully preserved
  • No data migration required
  • Desktop integration updates automatically
  • Settings and preferences maintained

Full Changelog: v0.1.5...v0.1.6

This point release ensures proper desktop integration and reliable sync functionality! 🎯✨

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