Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest wordbound features and improvements

v0.1.73 Mar 13, 2026

Goodreads Ratings & Itch.io Embed Fixes

New Feature Bug Fix
  • Goodreads embed blocks now show star ratings and author name pulled directly from the book page

  • Itch.io Playable Game and Widget blocks now accept regular game page URLs — no need to find the embed link manually

  • Edit button on all embed blocks now correctly opens the editing dialog with the current URL pre-filled

  • Fixed itch.io playable games not loading due to a browser security policy

v0.1.72 Mar 13, 2026

Code block themes, IGDB scores, IMDb embeds, and faster analytics

New Feature Improvement
  • Code blocks now show a persistent toolbar with language selector, theme picker, and copy button

  • IGDB game embeds now display Metacritic scores with color-coded badges

  • New IMDb embed support for linking movies and TV shows

  • Analytics page now loads instantly with skeleton placeholders while data streams in

v0.1.71 Mar 5, 2026

Editor Media Blocks and Upload UX

New Feature Improvement
  • Add audio, video, image, and iframe blocks from the slash command menu in read-only editor

  • File upload forms now show a friendly uploaded indicator instead of raw backend URLs

  • Added edit buttons to PDF, video, audio, and iframe blocks so you can modify them after adding

  • Media toolbar repositioned inside blocks for better visibility

v0.1.70 Mar 5, 2026

Media Embeds & File Uploads

New Feature Improvement
  • Gallery block now supports direct file uploads alongside URL input

  • PDF block now supports direct file uploads alongside URL input

  • Video and audio dialogs display all supported platforms before you paste a URL

  • Unsupported video or audio URLs are rejected with a clear error message

  • Iframe embed dialog shows supported platforms in a collapsible list

  • Fixed media dialogs not reopening after being closed

  • Input fields now auto-focus when dialogs open

v0.1.68 Mar 5, 2026

Quote formatting & mobile dashboard improvements

Bug Fix Improvement
  • Fixed literary quotes showing raw HTML tags instead of formatted text

  • Long quotes on mobile now show a compact preview instead of filling the screen

  • Dialogue-style quotes now display the time reference inline without orphaned punctuation

  • Improved spacing between dashboard sections on mobile

v0.1.67 Mar 5, 2026

Image cropping, compression, and upload improvements

New Feature Improvement
  • New crop tool for avatar, banner, and cover images with zoom and rotation controls

  • Images are automatically resized and compressed before uploading, keeping your portfolio fast

  • Drag-and-drop image upload with a live progress indicator

  • All uploaded images are converted to WebP for smaller file sizes

  • Profile and work cover images now display with consistent proportions across the site

v0.1.66 Mar 1, 2026

Password Change in Settings

New Feature Improvement
  • New password change option in account settings for password-based accounts

  • Real-time validation shows password requirements as you type

  • Improved security for admin password resets with stronger encryption

  • Better error messages when password changes fail

v0.1.65 Mar 1, 2026

Profile Creation Wizard Improvements

New Feature Improvement
  • New tools, formats, and years of experience fields in the profile creation wizard

  • New contact preference toggle lets you control whether others can reach you via email

  • Website field moved to the Professional step to match the settings page layout

  • Improved validation for years of experience across the entire platform

v0.1.64 Mar 1, 2026

Fixed Open Graph preview cards on custom domains

Bug Fix Improvement
  • Fixed social media preview cards not displaying correctly when sharing custom domain links

  • Open Graph validators and crawlers now see proper meta tags immediately

  • Public profiles load faster with reduced backend queries

  • Improved bot detection for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, and 60+ other platforms

v0.1.63 Mar 1, 2026

Beta signup flow fixes

Bug Fix
  • Fixed social login users bypassing the waitlist — OAuth signups now properly join the waitlist and receive confirmation emails

  • Editor link now stays visible after joining the waitlist

  • Beta page stats now update in real-time without requiring a page refresh

v0.1.62 Feb 28, 2026

Job Matching, Dashboard Upgrades & Profile Redesign

New Feature Improvement
  • New job matching system ranks listings by how well they fit your profile across skills, tools, roles, industries, and work preferences

  • Match badges on job cards show your compatibility score with a detailed breakdown on hover

  • New enrichment badges on job cards display extracted tools, platforms, team size, and experience level at a glance

  • New filter options for tools, roles, platforms, and team size with live result counts

  • Dashboard now shows your top matching jobs and a profile completeness tracker with actionable suggestions

  • Literature clock on the dashboard greets you with time-relevant quotes from classic literature

  • Redesigned profile header with inline expertise tags, tooltip-powered signal badges, and action buttons promoted to top

  • Discover page sort controls upgraded to compact dropdowns, with new work preference filters

  • Access mode badges now visible on discover works — see which pieces are password protected or by request

  • Work preferences added to profile creation wizard and settings — set your preferred location, arrangements, and team sizes

  • Homepage now links to the playground so visitors can try the editor without an account

v0.1.61 Feb 27, 2026

Open Graph fixes for custom domains and social previews

Bug Fix
  • Social media previews now work correctly on custom domains like flagrare.tech

  • Link previews on Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord, and other platforms display properly

  • The wordbound logo now appears correctly in social share cards

v0.1.58 Feb 27, 2026

Infrastructure Upgrades

Improvement
  • Upgraded platform to Node.js 25 for improved performance and security

  • Updated backend systems for better reliability

  • Refreshed dependencies across the stack

v0.1.57 Feb 27, 2026

Code Quality & Testing Improvements

Improvement Bug Fix
  • Improved test reliability by using unique IP addresses for rate limit tests

  • Reorganized editor media dialogs for better maintainability

  • Streamlined publish form with cleaner metadata handling

  • Enhanced recommendation system sync logic

  • Fixed work format validation in test fixtures

v0.1.56 Feb 27, 2026

Recruiter Discovery & Taxonomy Overhaul

New Feature Improvement Bug Fix
  • New recruiter-focused discovery: search profiles by skills, industries, experience level, and location

  • Export search results to CSV for talent pipeline management

  • Profile cards now show skills, tools, and experience badges with "Open to Work" highlighting

  • New Discovery Settings tab in profile settings to control searchable metadata

  • Profile completeness score with visual ring indicator and improvement suggestions

  • Industry-specific category pages for Game Writers, Screenwriters, Technical Writers, and more

  • Recommend writers directly from their profile page

  • Roles, genres, platforms, and skills now use unified dropdown selectors instead of free-form text

  • Fixed Discovery tab fields not loading when editing existing works

  • Simplified email templates with dark-first design for better client compatibility

  • Enhanced JSON-LD structured data for better search engine visibility

v0.1.55 Feb 25, 2026

Build stability and hydration fixes

Bug Fix
  • Fixed deployment crashes caused by memory limits during build

  • Fixed visual glitches where skeleton loaders would flicker on page load

  • Fixed filter dropdowns showing inconsistent states between server and client

v0.1.54 Feb 25, 2026

Taxonomy System Overhaul & Filter Improvements

New Feature Improvement
  • New 3-axis taxonomy system: Format (what you wrote), Industry (who it's for), Creation Context (how it was made)

  • Redesigned filter dropdowns with compact multi-select that won't break layout

  • New reusable filter components for dashboard, profile, and template pages

  • Template browser now filters by format, industry, and creation context

  • Jobs board backend optimizations for faster loading

  • Consolidated constants into organized taxonomy modules

  • Profile and dashboard works filters match the new discover page experience

v0.1.53 Feb 23, 2026

Discovery Performance & Relevance Sorting

Improvement
  • Discovery page now loads faster with optimized database queries

  • New Relevance sorting option ranks results by recency, popularity, and social signals

  • Default sorting changed to Relevance for better initial results

  • Improved Works/Authors toggle visibility with higher contrast styling

  • Mobile sorting buttons now show clear text labels

v0.1.52 Feb 23, 2026

Cleaner Work Pages

Improvement
  • Cover images no longer display inside work pages — they now only appear in preview cards, matching the Substack pattern

  • Reduced spacing at the top of work pages for a tighter reading experience

v0.1.49 Feb 23, 2026

Build & Performance Optimizations

Improvement
  • Faster page loads with optimized icon imports across the entire app

  • Reduced deployment memory usage for more reliable builds on the server

  • Diagrams and flowcharts now load faster with shared rendering engine

  • Improved editor consistency — template editor and work editor now share the same block toolkit

  • Static assets are now pre-compressed for quicker downloads

v0.1.48 Feb 23, 2026

Works Admin Dashboard & Content Moderation

New Feature Improvement
  • New Works Management dashboard for admins to view, filter, and moderate all platform content

  • Content moderation system with AI suspicion flags for profiles and works

  • Standardized filter UI across all admin pages with reusable components

  • Team member badges now display on profiles and in admin views

  • Improved table layouts with proper text truncation for long usernames and emails

  • Reports dashboard for reviewing flagged content

v0.1.47 Feb 23, 2026

FAQ & SEO Improvements

New Feature Improvement
  • New FAQ section on landing and beta pages with common questions about the platform

  • FAQ search engine rich snippets for better visibility in Google results

  • Grouped FAQ display on the home page organized by category

  • Updated Terms of Service with clearer AI content and moderation policies

  • Fixed sign-in page warnings for smoother authentication flow

v0.1.45 Feb 23, 2026

Improved social sharing previews

Improvement
  • Social preview cards now display larger, more readable text

  • Improved color contrast for better accessibility

  • Beta page now scrolls properly on mobile devices

  • Dynamic preview images replace static files for consistent branding

v0.1.44 Feb 23, 2026

Public Playground & File Upload Improvements

New Feature
  • New public playground page — try the full editor without signing up

  • File uploads now work in playground mode, stored locally in your browser

  • Spreadsheet blocks now show 10 rows by default for cleaner previews

  • Fixed spreadsheet header staying visible when scrolling through data

v0.1.43 Feb 22, 2026

Storage, SEO & Editor Improvements

New Feature Improvement
  • New file storage system with automatic cleanup of orphaned files

  • RSS feeds for profiles and the changelog — subscribe to your favorite writers

  • Dynamic sitemap and OpenGraph images for better search engine visibility

  • Spreadsheet blocks now support filtering, sorting, and row limits with sticky headers

  • Lore cards get a proper tag input — no more comma-separated text

  • Flowchart diagrams now re-render correctly when definitions change

  • Related works section on work detail pages to help readers discover more

  • Cover image uploads integrated into the publish dialog

  • Improved media embedding for images, audio, video, and PDFs

  • Backend code restructured for better maintainability and performance

v0.1.42 Feb 21, 2026

Editor Block Usability Improvements

Improvement Bug Fix
  • Spreadsheet blocks now support row limits with smooth scrolling and sticky headers

  • New tag input for lore cards — type and press Enter instead of comma-separated text

  • Fixed flowchart diagrams not updating when you edit the definition

  • Spreadsheet downloads now save with correct filenames instead of opening in browser

  • Improved toolbar layout and mobile menu organization

  • Fixed lore card form losing data when switching between entities

v0.1.40 Feb 20, 2026

Itch.io Embed Improvements

Improvement
  • Games no longer autoplay — click the play button to load

  • Embeds now scale responsively without clipping game content

  • Fixed broken view work links from the dashboard

  • Default game height updated to itch.io recommended 680px

v0.1.39 Feb 20, 2026

Test Infrastructure: Faker-Driven Data Generation

Improvement
  • Integration tests now generate realistic names, emails, and content instead of generic placeholders

  • Eliminated a class of potential test flakiness by guaranteeing cryptographically unique identifiers for all generated test users and works

  • Test data generation is now consistent across all integration test files

v0.1.37 Feb 19, 2026

View counts now sync from analytics

Improvement
  • Portfolio view counts now stay accurate by syncing with analytics data automatically

  • Works are updated every few hours even when you're away from your dashboard

  • Refreshed call-to-action buttons on Discover and Jobs pages for a cleaner look

v0.1.36 Feb 19, 2026

In-App Notifications for Access Requests

New Feature Improvement
  • New notification bell in the dashboard header showing your unread count

  • Get notified instantly when someone requests access to your work

  • Receive notifications when your access requests are approved or denied

  • Mark notifications as read individually or clear all at once

  • Timestamps update automatically so you always know when things happened

  • Improved accessibility for screen reader users on notification badges

v0.1.35 Feb 18, 2026

Enhanced Security & Code Quality Improvements

Improvement Bug Fix
  • Added protection for admin test functions — unauthorized access is now blocked

  • Improved reliability of user management actions in the admin dashboard

  • Fixed edge cases in template moderation controls

  • Streamlined changelog creation and editing workflow

  • Better input validation across the platform with consistent error messages

  • Reduced code duplication for faster future development

v0.1.34 Feb 18, 2026

Game Storefront Embeds & Smarter Editor Organization

New Feature Improvement
  • New game storefront embed blocks for Steam, Epic Games, GOG, itch.io, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Google Play, and App Store

  • Embeds automatically display cover art, title, description, price, genres, and review score

  • Automatic store badge detection shows the matching platform icon

  • Reorganized slash command menu with focused categories: Narrative Tools, Game Design Tools, Showcase Blocks, and Data Blocks

v0.1.33 Feb 18, 2026

Type Safety & Testing Improvements

Improvement
  • Improved type safety across the codebase for more reliable code

  • Job cards display more comfortably at medium screen widths

  • Better error messages for admin authorization

  • Added comprehensive tests for admin authorization and recommendations

v0.1.32 Feb 18, 2026

Major Architecture Improvements

Improvement Bug Fix
  • Redesigned Admin User Management with improved layout and mobile support

  • Streamlined Job Board with faster filters and cleaner card design

  • Improved Feedback page with better organization and responsiveness

  • Enhanced Metrics and Screenplay editors with smoother interactions

  • Simplified sidebar navigation across all dashboard pages

  • Fixed content overflow issues on admin pages

  • Removed deprecated Proof Row feature in favor of Credits Bar

  • Improved overall app performance by reducing code complexity

v0.1.31 Feb 16, 2026

Enhanced Embed Security

Improvement
  • Embeds now only allow trusted platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, CodePen, Figma, itch.io, and 40+ more)

  • Added automatic security restrictions based on embed type — videos, games, and code playgrounds each get appropriate permissions

  • All embeds now require HTTPS for your protection

  • Improved embed dialog with clearer guidance on supported platforms

  • Embed blocks now load faster with lazy loading enabled by default

v0.1.30 Feb 16, 2026

Editor Improvements & Navigation Fixes

Bug Fix Improvement
  • Fixed video editing form sections not expanding when clicked

  • Fixed page content not updating when using browser back/forward buttons

  • Fixed long text in metrics cards overflowing and breaking layout

  • Improved stability of content blocks (video, metrics, comparisons)

  • Landing page now showcases featured writers from the community

v0.1.29 Feb 15, 2026

Fixed floating menus appearing on content blocks

Bug Fix
  • Fixed an issue where floating action menus (link, table row, table column) would incorrectly appear when clicking on special content blocks like metrics cards, evidence packs, and image galleries

  • These menus now correctly hide when interacting with embedded content blocks, providing a cleaner editing experience

v0.1.28 Feb 15, 2026

Real-time Dashboard & Page Reactivity

Improvement New Feature
  • Dashboard, Discover, and Profile pages now update in real-time without page reloads

  • Approving or denying access requests instantly reflects changes

  • Creating, editing, or deleting works updates all related views automatically

  • Admin pages (Users, Feedback, Changelog, Templates) now show live data

  • Improved page load performance with SSR + seamless client takeover

v0.1.27 Feb 14, 2026

Enhanced Settings Page Experience

Improvement New Feature
  • Unsaved changes protection — you'll now see a warning modal if you try to leave the settings page with unsaved edits

  • Keyboard shortcut to save — press Cmd+S (Mac) or Ctrl+S (Windows) to quickly save your changes

  • Save button now stays disabled until you actually make changes, giving clear visual feedback

  • Social link validation errors now appear as toast notifications instead of browser popups

  • Screen reader users now receive real-time announcements when checking username availability

v0.1.26 Feb 14, 2026

Settings Page Redesign with Live Preview

Improvement New Feature
  • Profile settings now shows a live preview of how your profile will look

  • Professional settings redesigned with visual job title and availability selectors

  • URL fields now show instant validation feedback as you type

  • Settings sections organized into clear visual cards

v0.1.25 Feb 14, 2026

Settings and Editor Performance Improvements

Improvement
  • Profile settings page now loads and responds faster

  • Evidence Pack editor is more responsive when adding and reordering files

  • Improved code organization for better long-term maintainability

v0.1.24 Feb 14, 2026

File Upload System Improvements

Improvement Bug Fix
  • Fixed an issue where file downloads could fail with 404 errors

  • File uploads now always return the correct download URL

  • Files you upload but don't save are automatically cleaned up after 24 hours

  • When you replace a file (like your avatar), the old file is automatically removed

v0.1.23 Feb 14, 2026

Backend Reliability Improvements

Improvement
  • Improved protection against excessive login attempts

  • Backend infrastructure is now more stable and maintainable

v0.1.22 Feb 14, 2026

Dashboard Redesign & Analytics Improvements

Improvement New Feature

Major dashboard overhaul for a cleaner, more focused experience.

  • Redesigned dashboard layout with better use of horizontal space on desktop

  • Your recent works and featured templates are now more prominently displayed

  • Activity feed shows pending access requests at a glance

  • Profile completion status only appears when there's work to do

  • Analytics page now loads faster and shows metrics more clearly

  • Settings navigation now works better on mobile with a dropdown menu

  • Works list shows a loading indicator while fetching your portfolio

  • Pagination controls are now easier to tap on mobile devices

v0.1.21 Feb 14, 2026

Auth Hardening & Route Guard Refactor

Bug Fix Improvement
  • Fixed multi-tab logout bug where simultaneous page loads could clear your session unnecessarily

  • Replaced password hashing engine with a faster, Convex-compatible implementation

  • Consolidated route access checks into a single reusable guard, fixing a status comparison bug on the waiting page

  • Cleaned up authentication error messages and removed dead code

v0.1.20 Feb 13, 2026

Version History for Works

New Feature
  • Automatic version snapshots are now created as you edit your works

  • Versions are triggered by: time intervals (30 min), significant content changes (500+ chars), session resumption, and publishing events

  • Smart retention keeps recent versions while consolidating older ones

  • Manual "Save Version" option for milestone moments

v0.1.19 Feb 13, 2026

Auth State & Changelog Improvements

Bug Fix Improvement
  • Fixed authentication state timing bug that could cause brief unauthorized flashes on page load

  • Added security hardening for auth state management

  • Changelog entries now support custom published dates for backdating entries

  • New helper mutations for changelog management

  • Cleaned up unused dependencies and refactored OTP generation logic

v0.1.18 Feb 10, 2026

Custom Domain Fixes

Bug Fix
  • Fixed routing issues where app routes were incorrectly rewritten on custom domains

  • Improved profile discovery logic for custom domain users

  • Fixed trailing slash handling for better SvelteKit compatibility

v0.1.17 Feb 10, 2026

Beta Invite System

New Feature
  • Introduced invite codes for controlled beta access

  • Added waitlist functionality for interested users

  • Admin dashboard for managing invite codes and waitlist entries