OpenBox v0.2.0 — LaunchBox Parity Release

OpenBox v0.2.0 — LaunchBox-depth parity for Linux

This release completes the LaunchBox parity pass for Linux: every capability in PARITY.md is now marked done, using native Linux equivalents where Windows-only LaunchBox features do not apply.

Highlights

Import and emulators

• Multi-platform folder import, multi-disc M3U generation, emulator recommendations, Update All, ScummVM/RPCS3/Vita3K imports, and BIOS dependency checks
• EA, Ubisoft, and Xbox/Game Pass tagging through Lutris and Heroic

Storefront Manager

• Browse Steam, Heroic, and Lutris catalogs
• Import installed or uninstalled storefront entries
• Startup auto-import per storefront

Media and metadata

• Download limits and queues, duplicate cleanup, region priority, video categories, and expanded metadata fields

Big Box

• Hybrid and CoverFlow layouts with jewel-case styling, Discovery Center, RA filters, pause overlay, library BGM, and reader toolbar with page navigation

Integrations

• RetroAchievements credential injection, Bezel Project downloads, EmuMovies hooks, OBS recording auto-attach on session close, and MAME high-score export/import bundles

Security

• Load API keys from ~/.env (never committed); expanded .gitignore and secret safety tests

Download assets and verification

Asset	Purpose
OpenBox-x86_64.AppImage	Standalone portable Linux application
OpenBox-x86_64.AppImage.sha256	SHA-256 checksum for verification
OpenBox-x86_64.AppImage.zsync	Differential update file for in-app updates

Verify the AppImage:

sha256sum -c OpenBox-x86_64.AppImage.sha256
chmod +x OpenBox-x86_64.AppImage
./OpenBox-x86_64.AppImage

Upgrade from v0.1.0

Existing AppImage users can check for updates from inside OpenBox (Settings → Check for updates) or download this release directly.

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Superseded: v0.4.3 is the current release. Download the latest AppImage for bug fixes and security updates.