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Changelog

Latest updates and improvements to Bookwiz

v0.2.8

November 25, 2025

Added

**Light mode**: Bookwiz now defaults to a clean, bright light theme. You can switch to dark mode anytime using the theme toggle in the sidebar or profile page.

Improved

**Better visibility**: Fixed text contrast issues throughout the app so everything is easy to read in both light and dark modes
**Consistent design**: All pages, including the book editor, search, export, and blog, now properly support both themes

v0.2.7

November 18, 2025

Added

**Onboarding emails**: New users now receive helpful emails with tips and guidance based on their progress

- Welcome email with getting started tips

- Context-aware emails that adapt to your writing activity

- Helpful reminders and feature tips to keep you writing

v0.2.6

November 16, 2025

Added

**Comprehensive blog posts**: Published 8 detailed tutorial and feature guides covering essential Bookwiz workflows

- [Write Your First Book in 5 Minutes (Step-by-Step)](https://bookwiz.io/blog/write-first-book-5-minutes-bookwiz-guide) - Beginner-friendly getting started guide

- [Talk to Your Book: AI Chat Secrets](https://bookwiz.io/blog/ai-chat-context-aware-prompting-techniques) - Context-aware prompting techniques

- [Pro vs Base AI: Pick the Right Model Every Time](https://bookwiz.io/blog/choose-right-ai-model-pro-vs-base) - Guide to choosing the right AI model

- [Never Run Out of AI Credits (Usage Guide)](https://bookwiz.io/blog/ai-usage-limits-billing-management-guide) - Billing and usage management tips

- [Export Your Book in 3 Clicks (Any Format)](https://bookwiz.io/blog/export-book-pdf-epub-word-format) - Complete export guide for PDF, EPUB, and Word

- [Organize Your Book Like a Pro (5-Minute Setup)](https://bookwiz.io/blog/organize-book-files-structure-best-practices) - File structure best practices

- [Never Lose Your Writing Again (Git Made Simple)](https://bookwiz.io/blog/version-control-git-workflow-writers-guide) - Version control workflow guide

- [Build Characters That Feel Real (Step-by-Step)](https://bookwiz.io/blog/character-development-workflow-ai-writing-guide) - Character development workflow

**Blog posts integrated into documentation**: All blog posts are now accessible from the Docs page

- New "Guides & Tutorials" section showcasing all 8 blog posts with descriptions and categories

- Featured posts highlighted for easy discovery

- Blog posts organized by category (Getting Started, AI Features, Export & Publishing, Billing & Plans)

**Contextual help links throughout the app**: Blog posts are now linked where users need them most

- AI Chat help icon in ChatHeader linking to [prompting techniques guide](https://bookwiz.io/blog/ai-chat-context-aware-prompting-techniques)

- Version control guide linked in DifferencesTab ([Git workflow](https://bookwiz.io/blog/version-control-git-workflow-writers-guide))

- Usage limits guide linked in UsageLimitWarning component ([usage management guide](https://bookwiz.io/blog/ai-usage-limits-billing-management-guide))

- Export guide linked in Export documentation page ([export guide](https://bookwiz.io/blog/export-book-pdf-epub-word-format))

- FAQ answers updated with references to relevant blog posts

- Direct links to guides added in FAQ expansions


Improved

**Enhanced documentation experience**: Users can now easily discover and access comprehensive guides directly from the Docs page
**Better help discoverability**: Contextual links ensure users find relevant guides exactly when they need help

v0.2.5

November 13, 2025

Improved

**Faster AI responses**: The AI assistant now performs multiple file operations simultaneously, making complex tasks 2-3x faster

- When searching for or reading multiple files, these operations happen in parallel instead of one-by-one

- You'll notice quicker responses when the AI needs to gather information from several files

**Smarter file discovery**: The AI now automatically finds additional relevant files as it works

- After reading or editing files, the system searches for more related content

- This means the AI has better context and can provide more accurate help

**Better error handling**: Improved recovery when things go wrong

- The AI now tries alternative approaches automatically if the first attempt fails

- More reliable when working with complex tasks or edge cases

**Enhanced transparency**: You can now see exactly what the AI is doing

- Watch as the AI finds files, reads content, and makes changes in real-time

- Complete activity history stored with each conversation for easy reference

v0.2.4

November 12, 2025

Added

Implemented Export Book functionality with comprehensive export options

- Export books in multiple formats: PDF, HTML, and RTF

- Select specific files or use saved compilations for export

- Customizable export settings:

- Include/exclude table of contents

- Include/exclude book metadata (title, author, description)

- Page break modes: chapter breaks, file breaks, or no breaks

- Save export configurations as compilations for quick reuse

- Dedicated export page with file selection tree interface

- Export dialog accessible from the book editor

- Client-side export generation for fast, secure downloads

v0.2.3

November 12, 2025

Added

Implemented VS Code-style tab system for the book editor

- Files opened from the file tree now appear as tabs in the editor header

- Preview mode: Single-click opens files in preview (italic tab name, can be replaced)

- Permanent tabs: Files become permanent tabs when edited (won't be replaced by new previews)

- Multiple files can be open simultaneously for easy navigation

- Tab indicators show unsaved changes with green dots

- Close button (X) appears on hover for each tab

- Tabs scroll horizontally when many files are open


Improved

Redesigned editor header to integrate tabs seamlessly

- Tabs appear on the left side of the header, replacing the single file name display

- Status indicators (Saved/Unsaved/Saving) and word count remain visible for the active tab

- Made status indicators and download button more compact for better space efficiency

- Reduced font sizes and spacing throughout the header for a cleaner, more professional look

- Word count now displays as "234w" instead of "234 words" for compactness

- Download button made smaller with reduced padding and icon sizes

v0.2.2

November 12, 2025

Improved

Enhanced "Surprise Me" feature in book creation with progressive loading feedback

- Added step-by-step status messages during idea generation ("Brainstorming ideas...", "Crafting title...", etc.)

- Added animated progress bar with shimmer effect to show generation progress

- Added "Try Another" button for quick regeneration without page reload

- Improved visual feedback with enhanced spinner animations and micro-interactions

- Fixed layout shift issue with progress bar

v0.2.1

November 12, 2024

Added

Added public changelog page with minimal design following the new design system
Added changelog link to footer navigation for non-logged in users

Improved

Redesigned changelog page to follow minimalist design principles (removed gradients, simplified layout)

v0.2.0

November 11, 2024

Added

Created `AI_CONTEXT.md` file documenting AI assistant context and project-specific information
Added magic link authentication option for email-based login
Added GitHub authentication option as an alternative to Google login

Improved

Redesigned the entire application using the new DESIGN.md file with minimalist, distraction-free design
Improved file embeddings with AI-powered smart file separation for more logical organization, resulting in better query relevance and more accurate AI responses when working on tasks
Enhanced chunk splitting logic to break files at more logical boundaries (function/class definitions) for better AI context retrieval