Changelog

Release history and notable changes for TheLauncher.

All notable changes to TheLauncher are documented here.

[1.0.0] — 2026-07-07

Pre-release preparing for Cinnamon Spices submission.

Added

  • Document shortcuts: regular files (non-.desktop) appear as document items and open with the default application.
  • Remove confirmation dialog with optional delete-from-disk when removing items in Configure → Links.
  • Purple and yellow launcher icon set.
  • MIT License.
  • Release documentation: user guide, release plan, Cinnamon Spices submission package.

Changed

  • Desklet UUID is now thelauncher@sin-apps.com (was thelauncher@launchdesklet).
  • Version set to 1.0.0 (pre-release; behavior may still change during Spices review).
  • Item ingestion is filesystem copy and Configure → Add item only; desklet drag-and-drop import removed.
  • PRD and README updated for v1 scope, regular files, and resolved open questions.

Removed

  • Drag-and-drop file import onto the desklet surface.

Verified

  • Acceptance testing on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with Cinnamon.
  • Multi-monitor desktop with a single desklet instance.
  • Delete confirmation flow in Configure → Links.

Deferred to future releases

  • Custom folder icons via .directory files.
  • Broken-items settings panel for invalid .desktop files.
  • Accessibility enhancements beyond existing high-contrast theme preset.
  • Per-monitor desklet placement.

[0.9.0-beta.2] — 2026-07-07

  • Document link type, safer item removal, About dialog polish.

[0.9.0-beta.1] — 2026-07-07

  • Configure UX polish, expanded About text, initial beta release.

Earlier development

Phases P0–P5 delivered core display, directory sync, theming, placement lock, ordering, and item management.