Changelog

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Updated backend systems for better reliability

• Refreshed dependencies across the stack

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Share invite links directly - recipients click to sign up with code pre-filled

• Copy Link buttons in admin panel for quick sharing

• Invite emails now include a one-click Activate Your Access button

• Invalid or expired links show helpful error messages

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Improved protection against excessive login attempts

• Backend infrastructure is now more stable and maintainable

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Introduced invite codes for controlled beta access

• Added waitlist functionality for interested users

• Admin dashboard for managing invite codes and waitlist entries

• Upgraded TipTap editor from 3.11 to 3.19 with performance improvements

• Updated Edra components from 2.3 to 2.4.1 with bug fixes

• Improved drag handle behavior and keyboard shortcuts