Release History & Changelogs
Software Release Timeline
Track version releases, feature additions, architecture refactors, and bug fixes across Nova Shield, Nova Flow, NovaDL, and core platforms.
NovaDL - Dynamic Directory Structure & UI Overhaul
NovaDL - Browser Reliability & Stability Updates
- Fix Fixed a critical bug where closing Bookmarks or History accidentally closed the active browser tab.
- Fix Resolved unintentional main application shutdowns when closing external pop-up dialogs.
- Fix Added safety checks to prevent unhandled exceptions during background browser tasks.
- Feat Audited application settings to ensure configuration options apply correctly across the app.
- Feat Strict dynamic directory structure (Videos, Torrents, Watchers).
- Feat Creator-specific subfolders for watcher subscriptions.
- Feat Active & Completed tabs on the Downloads page.
- Fix Critical bug fixes for robust playlist downloading and library thumbnails.
- UI Modern cosmetic overhaul with compacted lists and color-coded action icons.
NovaDL - Updates System, Custom Speed Limits & Watcher Redesign
- Feat Added configurable auto-check frequency and application updates settings panel.
- Feat Introduced custom speed limits dialog for exact KB/s or MB/s throttling.
- Arch Implemented strict tab categorization in SQLite for better Watcher and Video library isolation.
- Fix Fixed bandwidth limiter engine enforcements for yt-dlp and aria2c.
- Feat Significant Media Library performance upgrades and complete Watcher UI redesign.
Nova Shield — Multi-Platform Refinement Release
- Feature Advanced per-app speed control and global traffic profiles scheduler.
- Feature Direct Linux AppImage / tar.gz native package distribution.
- Feature Interactive Android Query Log search with quick domain whitelist toggle.
- Fix Refined background system tray status sync and real-time connection health monitor.
Nova Task — Initial Release
- Feature Initial public launch of Nova Task for Windows and Android.
- Feature Intuitive Task Management with Kanban boards and Dashboard overview.
- Feature Advanced Scheduling powered by CRON for complex recurring tasks.
- Feature 100% offline-first architecture powered by a local SQLite database.
- Arch Built with Flutter for a dynamic, fluid, cross-platform UI experience.
Nova Flow — Initial Workspace Release
- Feature Integrated 3D Bug Galaxy force-directed codebase dependency visualizer.
- Feature Embedded API Studio for testing GET/POST payloads with live JSON preview.
- Feature Zero-config local subnet P2P sync using mDNS and WebRTC CRDT clocks.
- Arch 100% offline-first SQLite database schema compiled with Drizzle ORM.
Nova Shield — Core Proxy, DoH & Local TUN Engine
- Feature Enhanced local TUN interface throughput using bidirectional MethodChannels.
- Feature New Sunset Orange theme and OLED AMOLED pure black rendering option.
- Feature Built-in ServerSocket HTTP/HTTPS CONNECT proxy server & DoH resolver.
- Fix Resolved ephemeral proxy port binding conflicts on Android 14.
- Arch Offloaded EasyList filter Trie compilation to background Dart Isolates.
NovaDL — Initial Release
- Feature Built-in WebView browser with adblock, video extractor, and floating media detector.
- Feature Turbo multi-threaded segmented downloads powered by `yt-dlp` and `aria2c`.
- Feature Smart Subscriptions / Watchers for automated RSS and channel tracking.
- Feature Deep customization with dark themes, glassmorphism, and accent color selection.
Bug Tracker System — Initial Full Stack Release
- Feature Role-based access control (Admin, Manager, Developer, Tester).
- Feature Real-time ticket lifecycle tracking, comment threads, and audit history.
- Arch Spring Security JWT authentication and RESTful API endpoints.