v0.9.0-beta.4

v0.9.0-beta.4
Released: 8 Nov 2025
Commit: 2f92970

Major Changes:

• Fixed Total Messages metric in the web admin dashboard
• Restored plugin command support for non-admin users in encrypted sessions
• Updated github.com/charmbracelet/x/term to 0.2.2

Admin Experience:

• Web admin metrics now display accurate Total Messages counts
• Release notes and contributor acknowledgments refreshed for the new beta

Client Improvements:

• Plugin commands now work for non-admin users in encrypted sessions while preserving server-side permission checks

Documentation Updates:

• README, installers, and build scripts now reference v0.9.0-beta.4 assets
• Release documentation refreshed for the new version

Technical Changes:

• Adjusted command handling so server messages bypass encryption regardless of client admin flag
• Updated build-release pipeline and install scripts with the new version string

Assets:

• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.4-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.4-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.4-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.4-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.9.0-beta.3...v0.9.0-beta.4

Breaking Changes:

• None

Migration Guide:

• No configuration changes required
• Ensure plugin commands are tested in encrypted sessions to confirm permission behavior

v0.9.0-beta.3

v0.9.0-beta.3
Released: 22 Oct 2025
Commit: fdc79bd

Major Changes:

• Added vim-style :q quit command for safer application exit
• Fixed theme system bugs for better user experience
• Updated ESC key behavior to prevent accidental quits

New Features:

Client Improvements:

• :q Command: Added vim-style quit command for explicit application exit
• ESC Key Behavior: ESC now only closes menus/dialogs, no longer quits application
• Safer Navigation: Prevents accidental application exits while preserving menu functionality

Theme System Fixes:

• Case-Insensitive Themes: :theme Nord now works even when JSON key is "nord"
• Theme Persistence: Custom themes now persist across logins by updating profiles.json
• UI Redraw: Message viewport and user list now update immediately when themes change
• Profile Integration: Theme changes are properly saved to the current profile

Documentation Updates:

• README.md: Updated with :q command documentation and corrected ESC behavior
• Download Links: Updated all installation links to v0.9.0-beta.3
• Version References: Updated build scripts and installers to new version

Technical Changes:

• Added GetCustomThemeByName() function for case-insensitive theme lookup
• Enhanced model struct with profile name tracking
• Improved theme change handlers with proper viewport redraw
• Updated Ctrl+T and :theme command handlers for better theme management

Assets:

• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.3-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.3-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.3-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.3-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.9.0-beta.2...v0.9.0-beta.3

Breaking Changes:

• ESC key no longer quits the application - use :q command instead

Migration Guide:

• No configuration changes required
• Existing themes and profiles will work unchanged
• Important: Use :q command to quit the application (ESC only closes menus)
• ESC key behavior change prevents accidental exits but requires using :q to quit

v0.9.0-beta.2

v0.9.0-beta.2
Released: 20 Oct 2025
Commit: 6151641

Major Changes:

• SQLite WAL mode implementation for improved database performance and concurrency
• Enhanced documentation with comprehensive architecture improvements
• Updated dependencies for security and performance
• Plugin system improvements for non-admin users

New Features:

Database Performance Enhancements:

• WAL Mode: Enabled SQLite Write-Ahead Logging for improved concurrency
• Performance Optimizations: Added synchronous=NORMAL, cache_size=10000, temp_store=MEMORY
• Better Concurrency: Multiple clients can read while one writes without blocking
• Crash Recovery: Improved database recovery with WAL files
• Verification Logging: Database startup now logs actual journal mode for confirmation
• Cross-Platform: WAL mode works on all supported platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows, Android)

Documentation Improvements:

• ARCHITECTURE.md: Enhanced with WAL mode documentation and performance tuning details
• Data Flow Diagrams: Improved clarity and accuracy of system architecture diagrams
• Alternative Frontends: Added comprehensive section for web, desktop, and mobile client development
• Database Schema: Updated with WAL mode benefits and performance optimizations
• ROADMAP.md: Marked WAL mode as completed in Phase 4

Dependency Updates:

• golang.org/x/crypto: Updated to v0.43.0 for latest security improvements
• modernc.org/sqlite: Updated to v1.39.1 for better performance and bug fixes

Plugin System Fixes:

• Non-Admin Plugin Commands: Fixed issue where non-admin users couldn't run plugins with AdminOnly=false
• Command Execution: Improved plugin command routing and permission handling

Configuration Improvements:

• Environment Variables: Corrected MARCHAT_BAN_HISTORY_GAPS variable name in env.example
• Documentation: Fixed configuration examples and variable references

Code Quality:

• Formatting: Applied go fmt across entire codebase for consistent formatting
• Linting: Resolved all linter warnings and improved code consistency

Technical Changes:

• Modified server/db.go to enable WAL mode with verification
• Added performance pragmas for optimal SQLite configuration
• Enhanced error handling and logging for database operations
• Updated build and install scripts for v0.9.0-beta.2
• Improved release notes accuracy based on actual commit history

Documentation:

• ARCHITECTURE.md: Added WAL mode to database optimization section
• ROADMAP.md: Marked Phase 4 WAL mode as completed
• README.md: Updated with accurate release notes and feature highlights
• Enhanced database performance documentation

Assets:

• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.2-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.2-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.2-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.2-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.9.0-beta.1...v0.9.0-beta.2

Breaking Changes: None

Migration Guide:

• WAL mode is automatically enabled on database startup - no configuration required
• Existing databases will be upgraded to WAL mode seamlessly
• All existing functionality remains unchanged
• Performance improvements are automatic and transparent

Performance Benefits:

• Concurrent Reads: Multiple clients can read messages simultaneously without blocking writes
• Faster Writes: Message insertion no longer blocks concurrent read operations
• Reduced Contention: Perfect for chat applications with multiple active users
• Better Crash Recovery: WAL files provide improved database integrity
• Optimized Caching: Increased cache size and memory-based temporary storage

Platform Compatibility:

• All Platforms: WAL mode works on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android
• File System: Creates .db-wal and .db-shm files alongside main database
• Backup Safe: Existing backup procedures work correctly with WAL mode
• Docker Compatible: No issues with mounted volumes or containerized deployments

v0.9.0-beta.1

v0.9.0-beta.1
Released: 12 Oct 2025
Commit: 51d396f

Major Changes:

• Enhanced notification system with desktop notifications and smart features
• Custom theme support via JSON configuration files
• Expanded plugin ecosystem with weather and githooks plugins

New Features:

Enhanced Notification System:

• Multiple Notification Modes: None, Bell, Desktop, Both
• Desktop Notifications: Cross-platform support using notify-send (Linux), osascript (macOS), PowerShell (Windows)
• Quiet Hours: Disable notifications during specified hours (:quiet 22 8)
• Focus Mode: Temporarily mute notifications (:focus 1h, :focus 2h30m)
• Mention-Only Mode: Get notified only for @mentions (:bell-mention)
• Smart Features: Rate limiting (500ms bell, 2s desktop), message truncation (100 chars), async execution
• New Commands: :notify-mode <mode>, :notify-desktop, :notify-status, :quiet <start> <end>, :quiet-off, :focus [duration], :focus-off
• Hotkey: Alt+N to toggle desktop notifications
• Thread-safe: Mutex-protected notification manager with atomic config updates

Custom Theme System:

• JSON Theme Support: Define custom color schemes in themes.json
• Built-in Themes: system, patriot, retro, modern
• Example Themes: cyberpunk, forest, dracula, solarized-dark, nord included in themes.example.json
• 23 Color Properties: Full customization of all UI elements (user, time, message, banner, borders, backgrounds, etc.)
• Theme Commands: :theme <name> to switch, :themes to list all available themes
• Auto-loading: Themes load from current directory, ~/.config/marchat/, %APPDATA%\marchat\, or ~/Library/Application Support/marchat/
• Persistence: Theme selection saved to config and restored on restart

Plugin Ecosystem:

• weather (v1.0.0): Weather information and forecasts using wttr.in (:weather [location], :forecast [location])
• githooks (v1.0.0): Git repository management (:git-status, :git-log, :git-branch, :git-diff, :git-watch admin-only)
• echo (v2.0.1): Updated in registry (existing plugin)

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed :cleardb command detection - :clear no longer incorrectly matches :cleardb
• Fixed ineffectual assignment in :bell-mention command (linter error)
• Fixed test environment isolation issues
• Improved :themes command output (now displays as system message instead of banner)

Technical Changes:

• Added notification_manager.go with NotificationManager implementation
• Added theme_loader.go for custom theme loading from JSON
• Enhanced notification config structure with mode, desktop settings, quiet hours, and focus mode
• Platform detection for desktop notification support on startup
• Test environment improvements with proper cleanup and isolation

Documentation:

• NOTIFICATIONS.md: Complete guide to notification system features and configuration
• THEMES.md: Comprehensive custom theme creation guide with examples
• Updated README with new features, commands, and plugin listings
• Enhanced command reference with notification and theme commands

Assets:

• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.1-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.1-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.1-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.9.0-beta.1-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.11...v0.9.0-beta.1

Breaking Changes: None

Migration Guide:

• All notification settings are opt-in - default behavior unchanged (bell mode)
• Custom themes are optional - built-in themes continue to work
• New config fields added automatically with sensible defaults
• Existing configs are fully compatible and will be migrated seamlessly

Platform Requirements for Desktop Notifications:

• Linux: Requires notify-send command (provided by libnotify package: libnotify-bin on Ubuntu/Debian, libnotify on Fedora/Arch)
• macOS: No additional requirements (uses built-in osascript)
• Windows: No additional requirements (uses built-in PowerShell)

v0.8.0-beta.9

v0.8.0-beta.9
Released: 10 Oct 2025
Commit: 636ffe2

Critical Security Release

This release fixes critical security vulnerabilities in the plugin system.

Security Fixes:

• Fixed path traversal vulnerability in plugin name handling
• Fixed command injection vulnerability via malicious plugin names
• Added input validation for all plugin operations
• Resolved 18 CodeQL security alerts (1 Critical, 17 High severity)

Technical Changes:

• Added validatePluginName() function in plugin manager and host
• Plugin names restricted to lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores
• Maximum length 64 characters
• Blocks .. sequences and path separators
• Validation applied to: InstallPlugin, UninstallPlugin, EnablePlugin, DisablePlugin, StartPlugin, StopPlugin, LoadPlugin, GetPlugin, GetPluginManifest, ExecuteCommand

Fixed Alerts:

• #5: Command built from user-controlled sources (Critical)
• #6-#22: Uncontrolled data used in path expression (High)

Breaking Changes:
Plugin names must conform to validation rules. Existing plugins with non-conforming names will fail to load.

Assets:

• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.9-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.9-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.9-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.9-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.8...v0.8.0-beta.9

v0.8.0-beta.8

v0.8.0-beta.8
Released: 10 Oct 2025
Commit: 51dc87e

Major Changes:

• Added Alt+key hotkeys for plugin management (admin-only)
• Implemented proper debug log file management with config directory compliance
• Added automatic log rotation to prevent infinite file growth
• Fully implemented plugin management in both terminal and web admin panels
• Fixed plugin host deadlock issues and TUI log bleeding
• Enhanced plugin display with table component and proper selection handling

New Features:

• Plugin Hotkeys (Admin Only): Fast keyboard shortcuts for plugin operations
  • Alt+P: List installed plugins
  • Alt+S: Show available plugins in store
  • Alt+R: Refresh plugin store
  • Alt+I: Install plugin (prompts for name)
  • Alt+U: Uninstall plugin (prompts for name)
  • Alt+E: Enable plugin (prompts for name)
  • Alt+D: Disable plugin (prompts for name)
  • Hotkeys send admin commands that bypass E2E encryption
• Debug Log Management: Separate client and server debug logs
  • Client: marchat-client-debug.log
  • Server: marchat-debug.log
  • Both respect MARCHAT_CONFIG_DIR environment variable
• Log Rotation: Automatic rotation at 10MB threshold
  • Keeps one backup file (.old)
  • Prevents disk space exhaustion
• Full Plugin Management: Complete functionality in admin panels
  • Enable/disable plugins
  • Install/uninstall from registry
  • Refresh plugin store
  • Works in both terminal (TUI) and web interfaces
• Plugin Table UI: Professional table display for plugins
  • Name, Status, Version columns
  • Arrow indicator for selected plugin
  • Keyboard navigation (↑/↓)
  • Shows available, installed, active, and disabled states
• Plugin Logging: Operations now visible in admin panel logs at INFO level

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed :store command returning "not yet implemented" - now lists available plugins
• Fixed debug logs creating files in project root instead of config directory
• Fixed log rotation not checking error returns (errcheck lint)
• Fixed plugin enable/disable deadlock in plugin host
• Fixed debug log statements bleeding into client TUI
• Fixed admin panel plugin tab not displaying available plugins from store
• Fixed plugin operations showing "not yet implemented" messages
• Fixed plugin table column ordering and alignment issues
• Fixed plugin selection not working reliably in terminal admin panel
• Fixed hotkey conflicts (Ctrl+Shift not working on Windows, switched to Alt+)

Technical Changes:

• Added plugin management hotkeys to client keymap with Alt+ combinations
• Implemented executePluginCommand() to send admin commands bypassing E2E encryption
• Added pendingPluginAction state for prompting plugin names
• Modified handleStore() to list available plugins from registry with install status
• Added getClientConfigDir() function to determine proper config directory
• Modified LogToFile() to include rotation logic with 10MB threshold
• Added debugFile global variable for structured log output
• Implemented enablePlugin(), disablePlugin(), installPlugin(), uninstallPlugin() in admin panels
• Added refreshPluginStore() functionality to both admin interfaces
• Replaced log.Printf with structured logging in plugin/host/host.go
• Changed plugin command logging from DEBUG to INFO level in server/client.go
• Added pluginTable component using charmbracelet/bubbles/table
• Modified loadPlugins() to fetch from store and show all plugin states
• Fixed mutex handling in EnablePlugin() and DisablePlugin() to prevent deadlocks
• Added "Refresh Store" button to web admin panel
• Updated README with comprehensive plugin hotkey documentation

Improvements:

• Plugin management is now fast and efficient with keyboard shortcuts
• Hotkeys work even in E2E encrypted sessions (use admin command type)
• Debug logs now properly organized in config directory alongside other config files
• Log files won't grow infinitely - automatic cleanup at 10MB
• Admin panels provide full plugin lifecycle management
• Plugin display is clean, organized, and easy to navigate
• No more TUI corruption from debug logs
• Plugin operations are properly logged and visible to admins
• Better separation between client and server logging
• :store command now shows which plugins are available, installed, or enabled

Assets:

• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.8-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.8-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.8-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.8-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.7...v0.8.0-beta.8

Breaking Changes: None - fully backward compatible

Migration Guide:

• Debug logs will automatically move to config directory on next run
• Set MARCHAT_CONFIG_DIR environment variable to customize location
• Old marchat-debug.log files in project root can be safely deleted
• Plugin management now fully functional - use hotkeys or text commands
• Admin users can now use Alt+key combinations for quick plugin operations

Improvements from v0.8.0-beta.7:

• Added 7 new plugin management hotkeys for faster workflows
• Plugin hotkeys work in encrypted sessions (bypass E2E for admin commands)
• Debug logging is now production-ready with proper file management
• Admin panels transformed from placeholder to fully functional plugin management
• Plugin operations are seamless and properly logged
• TUI remains clean without log bleeding
• Better disk space management with automatic log rotation
• :store command is now fully functional and shows plugin availability

v0.8.0-beta.11

v0.8.0-beta.11
Released: 10 Oct 2025
Commit: 11a9d36

Major Changes:

• Fixed admin/plugin commands to work in E2E encrypted sessions
• Added hotkey alternatives for common commands
• Implemented username validation and allowlist support
• Improved plugin disable performance (5s to 1s)

New Features:

• Encryption Status Indicator: Footer now shows 🔒 E2E Encrypted or 🔓 Unencrypted
• Hotkey Alternatives: Alt+F (send file), Alt+C (code snippet), Alt+T (time format), Ctrl+T (cycle themes), Ctrl+L (clear chat)
• Command Encryption Fix: All admin/plugin text commands now sent as AdminCommandType to bypass encryption
• Username Validation: Usernames limited to 32 chars, alphanumeric + _-., prevents injection attacks
• Username Allowlist: Optional MARCHAT_ALLOWED_USERS env var for restricting server access
• Dynamic Plugin Commands: Plugin-provided commands (e.g., :echo) automatically work in encrypted sessions

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed admin commands being encrypted and unreadable by server
• Fixed inconsistent command handling between text and hotkeys
• Fixed plugin commands not working in encrypted sessions

Technical Changes:

• Added validateUsername() in server/client.go and server/handlers.go
• Refactored command detection to use client-side allowlist instead of server-side blocklist
• Changed plugin disable timeout from 5 seconds to 1 second
• Added encryption status to UI footer and help text
• Updated help documentation with clear command organization

Improvements:

• Faster plugin disable operations
• Better UX in encrypted sessions with clear status indication
• More secure username handling across all commands
• Cleaner help documentation with logical grouping

Assets:

• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.11-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.11-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.11-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.11-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.10...v0.8.0-beta.11

Breaking Changes: None

Migration Guide:

• Username allowlist is optional - existing deployments work unchanged
• New username validation rules may reject previously valid usernames with special characters
• Existing configs and data are fully compatible

v0.8.0-beta.10

v0.8.0-beta.10
Released: 10 Oct 2025
Commit: 6d29a3b

Major Changes:

• Implemented plugin state persistence across server restarts
• Added automatic plugin discovery and loading on startup
• Fixed plugin uninstall file handle issues on Windows
• Fixed deadlock during plugin initialization failures
• Updated Docker image to Alpine 3.22

New Features:

• Plugin Persistence: Installed plugins automatically load on server startup
• State Management: Plugin enabled/disabled status saved to plugin_state.json
• Auto-Discovery: Server scans plugin directory and loads all installed plugins
• Unload Mechanism: Added UnloadPlugin() to properly release file handles

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed plugins requiring reinstall after server restart
• Fixed disabled plugins starting as enabled after restart
• Fixed "Access is denied" error when uninstalling plugins on Windows
• Fixed deadlock when plugin initialization fails during startup
• Fixed test timeout in TestUninstallPlugin

Technical Changes:

• Added PluginState struct with enabled status map
• Implemented loadPluginState() and savePluginState() methods
• Added discoverInstalledPlugins() to scan and load plugins on startup
• Modified EnablePlugin/DisablePlugin to persist state after changes
• Added UnloadPlugin() method to release plugin from host registry
• Changed StartPlugin cleanup to handle errors inline instead of calling StopPlugin
• Updated Dockerfile base image from Alpine 3.21 to Alpine 3.22

Improvements:

• Plugins persist across server restarts without reinstallation
• Plugin state (enabled/disabled) remembered between sessions
• Cleaner uninstall process without file locking issues
• More reliable plugin initialization with proper error handling
• Better handling of plugin lifecycle during auto-discovery

Assets:

• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.10-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.10-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.10-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.10-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.9...v0.8.0-beta.10

Breaking Changes: None

Migration Guide:

• Existing plugins will be auto-discovered on next server startup
• Plugin state file will be created automatically
• No manual migration required

v0.8.0-beta.7

v0.8.0-beta.7
Released: 09 Oct 2025
Commit: 804d89c

Major Changes:

• Implemented real-time log capture system for both admin panels (TUI and web)
• Admin panels now display live server logs from in-memory buffer (200 entries)
• Added OS-specific log export functionality with proper directory handling
• Fixed connection and disconnect metrics tracking to show accurate totals
• Converted critical server and hub events to structured logging

New Features:

• Live Log Display: Admin panels show real server logs that update as events occur
• Log Buffer: Circular buffer captures last 200 structured log entries in memory
• OS-Specific Export: Logs export to platform-appropriate directories:
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\marchat\logs
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/marchat/logs
  • Linux: ~/.config/marchat/logs
  • Android/Termux: $PREFIX/var/log/marchat
• Metrics Tracking: Hub now tracks total connections and disconnections with thread-safe counters

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed "Total Connections: 0" and "Total Disconnects: 0" in metrics panel
• Log export now creates actual files instead of returning placeholder success messages
• Admin panel logs no longer show static mock data
• Web admin panel logs populate from real server events

Technical Changes:

• Added LogBuffer struct with thread-safe operations for log capture
• Implemented GetEntries() and GetRecentEntries() methods for log retrieval
• Added totalConnections and totalDisconnects fields to Hub struct with mutex protection
• Created GetTotalConnections() and GetTotalDisconnects() getter methods on Hub
• Modified logger.log() to capture entries in global buffer before output
• Updated updateMetrics() in both admin interfaces to read from Hub counters
• Converted hub registration/unregistration to use HubLogger.Info()
• Converted admin ban/unban/kick operations to use AdminLogger.Info()
• Added startup logging with ServerLogger.Info() and HubLogger.Info()
• Replaced mock log generation with real buffer queries in both admin panels

Improvements:

• Both admin panels now show authentic, growing log histories
• Log entries include structured data (username, IP, component, etc.)
• Export functionality saves timestamped log files for debugging
• Metrics accurately reflect server activity since startup
• Better observability into server operations through structured logging

Assets:

• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.7-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.7-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.7-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.7-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.6...v0.8.0-beta.7

Breaking Changes: None - fully backward compatible

Migration Guide:

• No migration required - all existing configurations work unchanged
• Admin panels will now show real logs automatically
• Log exports will create files in OS-specific directories
• Metrics will accurately reflect connection counts from server startup

Improvements from v0.8.0-beta.6:

• Admin panels transformed from mock data to real-time server monitoring
• Export logs feature now functional with actual file output
• Metrics panel provides accurate connection statistics
• Better debugging capability with structured log capture

v0.8.0-beta.6

v0.8.0-beta.6
Released: 09 Oct 2025
Commit: 7d83df0

Major Changes:

• Fixed critical profile selection bug where profile modifications changed sort order
• Profile selection now returns actual profile object instead of unreliable index
• Enhanced profile identification using Name+ServerURL+Username composite matching
• Resolved profile selection mismatches during rename/delete operations

Bug Fixes:

• Profile selection UI now stores and returns the actual ConnectionProfile object
• Fixed issue where LastUsed timestamp updates changed profile sort order mid-selection
• Profile rename/delete operations no longer cause wrong profile to be selected
• Eliminated index-based selection errors when profiles are modified during UI interaction

Technical Changes:

• Added selectedProfile *ConnectionProfile field to ProfileSelectionModel struct
• Updated RunEnhancedProfileSelection() to return (*ConnectionProfile, error) instead of (int, error)
• Updated RunEnhancedProfileSelectionWithNew() to return (*ConnectionProfile, bool, error) instead of (int, bool, error)
• Modified profile selection in config.go to match profiles by Name+ServerURL+Username after reload
• Updated client/main.go to use profile object matching instead of index-based selection
• Enhanced profile storage to capture selection before any modifications occur

Improvements:

• Reliable profile selection regardless of sort order changes
• Better handling of concurrent profile modifications during selection
• Improved user experience with profile management features (view/rename/delete)
• More robust profile identification across reload operations
• Preserved build-release.ps1 in version control to prevent loss

Assets:

• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.6-linux-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.6-darwin-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.6-windows-amd64.zip
• marchat-v0.8.0-beta.6-android-arm64.zip

Full Changelog: v0.8.0-beta.5...v0.8.0-beta.6

Breaking Changes: None - fully backward compatible

Migration Guide:

• No migration required - existing profiles and configurations continue to work unchanged
• Profile selection is now more reliable when using management features (rename/delete)
• All profile operations maintain correct selection state

Resolves Issues:

• Critical bug where modifying profiles during selection caused wrong profile to be used
• Profile selection index mismatch after sort order changes from timestamp updates