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Changelog

All notable changes to Sunshine-AIO are documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[0.3.2] - 2025-08-05

Added

Complete Installation Tracking System
- Comprehensive tracking of all installed files, registry entries, and services
- JSON-based installation metadata storage
- Support for complete component uninstallation
- Installation verification and integrity checking
Interface Improvements
- Enhanced command-line interface with interactive menus
- Improved installation progress reporting
- Better component selection workflow
- Streamlined user experience
Enhanced VDD Support
- Improved Virtual Display Driver detection logic
- Better VDD Control integration and automation
- Support for multiple virtual displays
- Enhanced driver installation verification
Advanced Error Handling
- Comprehensive error reporting with context information
- Graceful failure recovery mechanisms
- Detailed logging with multiple severity levels
- User-friendly error messages with suggested solutions

Changed

Refactored Installation Architecture
- Modular component system with clear separation of concerns
- Improved dependency management between components
- Better resource cleanup and memory management
- Enhanced parallel processing capabilities
Updated Dependencies
- Enhanced requests library with better security
- Improved psutil for system monitoring
- Updated colorama for better terminal output
- Core Python modules optimized for CLI operations
Enhanced System Integration
- Better Windows service management
- Improved registry handling with backup/restore
- Enhanced privilege escalation handling
- More robust system compatibility checks

Fixed

Critical Bug Fixes
- Resolved 'DownloadManager' object has no attribute '_tracker' error
- Fixed VDD installation hanging on certain system configurations
- Corrected PowerShell execution policy handling
- Resolved installation tracking data corruption issues
- Fixed service installation failures on Windows 11
Installation Process Improvements
- Fixed race conditions during parallel component installation
- Resolved path handling issues with spaces and special characters
- Corrected registry permission problems on restricted systems
- Fixed cleanup issues when installations are interrupted

Security

Enhanced Security Measures
- Improved input validation for all user inputs
- Better handling of elevated privileges
- Enhanced download verification with checksums
- Secure temporary file handling

Documentation

Comprehensive Wiki
- Complete user documentation with 10+ guides
- Technical API reference for developers
- Architecture overview and design patterns
- Troubleshooting guide covering all known issues

[0.3.1] - 2025-07-30

Added

Complete Localization System
- Multi-language support framework
- French translation (100% complete)
- Dynamic language switching at runtime
- Extensible system for additional languages
Workflow Improvements
- Enhanced menu system with better navigation
- Improved user prompts with clearer instructions
- Better progress indication during operations
- Streamlined component selection process

Changed

User Experience Enhancements
- More intuitive menu flow and navigation
- Clearer error messages with actionable solutions
- Better feedback during long-running operations
- Improved installation success/failure reporting
System Compatibility
- Enhanced Sunshine detection logic
- Better integration with existing installations
- Improved system requirement validation
- Enhanced compatibility with Windows 11

Fixed

Localization Issues
- Resolved character encoding problems
- Fixed text overflow in translated menus
- Corrected language file loading errors
- Resolved UTF-8 encoding issues in logs
Menu System Fixes
- Fixed navigation bugs between menu sections
- Resolved menu state persistence issues
- Corrected keyboard shortcut handling
- Fixed menu refresh problems after operations

Technical

Code Quality Improvements
- Added comprehensive type hints throughout codebase
- Improved error handling with specific exception types
- Enhanced logging with structured output
- Better code organization and modularity

[0.3.0] - 2025-07-15

Added

Complete Uninstaller System
- Comprehensive component removal capabilities
- Registry cleanup with backup/restore functionality
- Service and driver removal with verification
- File system cleanup with safety checks
- Rollback support for failed uninstallation attempts
Enhanced Component Management
- Individual component install/uninstall capability
- Intelligent dependency management between components
- Version tracking and compatibility checking
- Configuration preservation across updates
- Component health monitoring and verification
Advanced System Integration
- Robust Windows service lifecycle management
- Enhanced registry handling with transaction support
- Improved privilege escalation with UAC integration
- Better system resource management and cleanup

Changed

Architecture Overhaul
- Completely redesigned component installation system
- Improved separation of concerns between modules
- Enhanced error propagation and handling
- Better resource management and cleanup
- More robust parallel processing capabilities
User Interface Improvements
- More informative progress indicators with ETA
- Better error reporting with suggested actions
- Enhanced logging with multiple output formats
- Improved installation feedback and confirmation

Fixed

Memory Management
- Resolved memory leaks during long installations
- Fixed resource cleanup issues on process termination
- Corrected garbage collection problems with large files
- Improved memory usage during parallel operations
Service Management
- Fixed service installation failures on restricted systems
- Resolved service startup issues after installation
- Corrected service dependency handling
- Fixed service removal problems during uninstallation
System Compatibility
- Resolved path handling issues with non-ASCII characters
- Fixed registry permission problems on enterprise systems
- Corrected UAC elevation issues on some configurations
- Resolved compatibility issues with certain antivirus software

Security

Enhanced Security Model
- Improved privilege separation and management
- Better handling of sensitive configuration data
- Enhanced input validation and sanitization
- Secure temporary file handling with automatic cleanup

[0.2.5] - 2025-06-20

Added

Complete Playnite Integration
- Automated Playnite installation and configuration
- Playnite Watcher for enhanced streaming integration
- Game library metadata management and organization
- Controller optimization for couch gaming experience
- Integration with multiple game launchers and platforms
Advanced Streaming Optimizations
- Enhanced HDR support with automatic detection
- Improved resolution handling and scaling
- Better virtual display management and configuration
- Performance optimizations for various network conditions
- Adaptive bitrate and quality settings

Changed

Download System Improvements
- Faster download speeds with parallel chunk processing
- Better resume capability for interrupted downloads
- Enhanced progress reporting with speed and ETA
- Improved error recovery and retry mechanisms
- Better bandwidth utilization and throttling
Network Error Handling
- More robust handling of network timeouts
- Better recovery from intermittent connection issues
- Enhanced proxy and firewall compatibility
- Improved download verification and integrity checking

Fixed

Installation Reliability
- Fixed component installation order dependencies
- Resolved race conditions in parallel installations
- Corrected cleanup issues on installation failure
- Fixed progress reporting accuracy issues

[0.2.0] - 2025-05-15

Added

Virtual Display Driver Support
- Complete IDD Sample Driver integration
- Multi-virtual display support with custom configurations
- Custom resolution and refresh rate configuration
- HDR passthrough capability for compatible displays
- Automatic virtual display management
Sunshine Virtual Monitor System
- Advanced display management with PowerShell scripts
- Dynamic resolution matching based on client capabilities
- Multi-monitor configuration support and management
- VSync control integration for better performance
- Automated display profile switching
Enhanced Component System
- Modular installation architecture with dependency tracking
- Better component isolation and error handling
- Individual component enable/disable functionality
- Component health monitoring and automatic recovery

Changed

System Architecture
- Redesigned installation system for better modularity
- Improved error handling and recovery mechanisms
- Better separation between core and optional components
- Enhanced system compatibility checking
Performance Improvements
- Faster installation process with parallel operations
- Better memory usage during component downloads
- Improved startup time and responsiveness
- Enhanced system resource management

Fixed

Stability Issues
- Resolved crashes during component installation
- Fixed memory leaks in download manager
- Corrected race conditions in parallel operations
- Improved error recovery and graceful degradation

[0.1.0] - 2025-04-01

Added

Initial Release Features
- Basic Sunshine streaming server installation
- Automated configuration and setup
- Windows service integration and management
- Simple command-line interface
- Basic system requirements checking
Core Installation System
- Download management with progress tracking
- Basic error handling and user feedback
- Installation verification and health checking
- System compatibility validation
Foundation Features
- Modular design for future component additions
- Basic logging and diagnostic capabilities
- Windows service lifecycle management
- Configuration file management

Technical Details

Initial Architecture
- Python-based installation system
- Windows-focused implementation
- Basic component management framework
- Simple CLI interface for user interaction

[Unreleased]

Planned for 0.4.0

Web-based Management Interface
- Modern web UI for remote management
- Real-time monitoring and configuration
- Mobile-responsive design for tablet/phone access
- API endpoints for third-party integration
Cloud Configuration Sync
- Backup and restore configurations to cloud storage
- Multi-device configuration synchronization
- Version control for configuration changes
- Disaster recovery capabilities
Advanced HDR Management
- Automatic HDR detection and configuration
- Game-specific HDR profiles and optimization
- HDR calibration tools and testing utilities
- Advanced tone mapping and color management

Planned for 0.5.0

Enterprise Features
- Multi-user support with role-based access
- Centralized deployment and management tools
- Advanced monitoring and analytics
- Integration with enterprise identity systems
Performance Enhancements
- GPU-accelerated processing where possible
- Advanced caching and optimization
- Network optimization and QoS integration
- Performance monitoring and alerting

Version Support Policy

Version	Release Date	Support Status	End of Support
0.3.2	2025-08-05	✅ Active	TBD
0.3.1	2025-07-30	⚠️ Security Only	2025-11-01
0.3.0	2025-07-15	❌ End of Life	2025-08-15
0.2.x	2025-05-15	❌ End of Life	2025-07-15
0.1.x	2025-04-01	❌ End of Life	2025-05-15

Migration Notes

0.3.1 → 0.3.2: Automatic migration with configuration preservation
0.3.0 → 0.3.2: Recommended clean installation due to architecture changes
0.2.x → 0.3.x: Clean installation required, manual configuration migration
0.1.x → Current: Complete reinstallation required

For detailed migration instructions, see the Migration Guide.

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