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The Index page now works beautifully on mobile devices. Instead of cramped columns, you get a clean tab-based navigation that lets you browse Topics, Items, and Previews one at a time.
Fixed the messages dropdown in the header so it displays at a proper width, making conversations easier to read at a glance.
When you update your deck avatar or banner, the changes now appear immediately across the platform without needing to refresh.
Enhanced platform security with session timeout enforcement and fail-closed content moderation.
New mobile-friendly video controls with lock screen integration.
Better modal experience with scroll lock preventing background scrolling.
Comments now update in real-time without page refresh.
Increased automated test coverage by 69%.
Comprehensive performance audit and optimization pass across React components, API routes, and CSS animations. Significant improvements to render efficiency and API response times.
Comprehensive mobile UX audit and fixes across 25+ components to ensure proper display and touch-friendliness on phones and tablets.
Comprehensive security audit and hardening of the messaging system, addressing vulnerabilities and adding defense-in-depth protections.
Optimized messaging queries and network requests for faster loading and reduced server load.
Fixed race conditions and memory leaks in voice message recording for more reliable audio messages.
Standardized terminology across the platform. What were previously called "Playlists" are now "Stacks" - curated collections of media you can organize and share.
Improved visibility of what features are available on different subscription tiers.
Comprehensive optimization of login and signup flows for faster authentication.
Major performance optimizations to the studio upload workflow with up to 90% fewer database queries.
Enhanced the Studio upload workflow with better feedback, validation, and reliability features.
Fixed critical query patterns in Studio media library for dramatically faster loading.
Fixed critical bugs in the Studio upload workflow and achieved feature parity between Studio and the legacy upload tab. All "Add Media" buttons now direct to the streamlined Studio interface.
Added comprehensive content moderation system to protect the community. All user-submitted content (feedback, comments, messages) now goes through automated safety checks.
Users can now delete their own decks from the Manage tab. Fixed issue where deleted decks remained visible in the global explore index due to caching.
Comprehensive platform-wide optimization memoizing 24+ components, parallelizing API queries, and fixing critical security vulnerabilities. This release touches 50+ files with performance improvements.
Fixed timing attack vulnerability in email API, added PII redaction for admin endpoints, restricted debug endpoints to CEO-only in production, and optimized 25 SELECT * queries.
Complete auth flow improvements including PKCE handling for email confirmation, profile creation in callbacks, and a new 6-step deck setup wizard for onboarding new users.
Comprehensive performance audit eliminating 47 optimization opportunities. Focused on React re-renders, database query patterns, API caching, and service layer efficiency.
Comprehensive security audit and performance optimization across the platform. Added rate limiting to API routes, fixed potential XSS vectors, and optimized database queries.
Connect your YouTube channel to import videos directly into your deck. OAuth integration lets you browse and select videos from your own channel for transcription and tagging.
Improved content ratings system with better category organization and clearer descriptions. Added max content total calculations for age-appropriate filtering.
New sprite sheet system generates thumbnail previews for video segments. Hover over the timeline to see visual previews of different moments.
Completely redesigned the upload experience with a YouTube-style multi-step wizard. Configure your media settings step-by-step instead of facing a wall of options.
Added support for passwordless authentication using passkeys. Log in with Face ID, Touch ID, or your security key for a faster, more secure experience.
New users now automatically get a private deck created when they sign up. Your private space is ready immediately for organizing content.
Conversations now support deck-to-deck messaging. Send messages directly to a deck rather than just to user accounts.
Redesigned the homepage hero for better mobile responsiveness. The wordmark and slogan now scale fluidly across all screen sizes without awkward breakpoint jumps.
New content ratings and age verification system. Creators can tag content with appropriate ratings, and the platform enforces age-appropriate viewing.
Connect YouTube and Vimeo accounts directly to your decks. Import your own videos from connected platforms for transcription and tagging.
Enhanced the Play section with a dedicated header component for better navigation while in playback mode.
Introduced a hierarchical knowledge taxonomy for organizing content. The Index tab now features a Miller column browser (like macOS Finder) for navigating the taxonomy tree. Browse from broad domains down to specific topics with visual hierarchy.
Upgraded skeleton loading components with shimmer animations for a more premium feel. Added pre-built skeleton layouts for cards, media items, lists, and profiles.
New dedicated /play route for focused media playback. Separates the player experience from browsing for better immersion.
Major terminology update across the entire platform. What were previously called "channels" are now "decks" - reflecting the Skydeca brand (Sky + Deck). This affects all URLs, UI labels, and internal code.
Published the Skydeca Founder Ethics Charter - a comprehensive document outlining our commitments to user sovereignty, transparent AI, privacy by design, and fair business practices. Completed a full compliance audit implementing 14 fixes.
Added visual indicators for AI-suggested content and a bias reporting system. Users can now identify AI-generated tags at a glance and report problematic suggestions.
Implemented automated data lifecycle management. Scheduled deletion requests are processed daily, and subscription downgrades happen automatically after grace periods end.
Complete overhaul of the Lounge tab with modular architecture. Six new sections, granular visibility controls, and real-time features including presence tracking and reactions.
Added three new tab components for decks: Home for landing pages, Index for browsing content, and a dedicated Player view for focused listening.
New audio normalization system for consistent playback levels across different media. No more volume jumps between tracks.
Comprehensive 600-round audit of the tagging system. Fixed critical security vulnerabilities, optimized database queries, and improved code quality across the platform.
Introduced a platform-wide category system with 14 topics. Content is now automatically categorized during AI tagging, and deck banners show your top topics.
Major internal refactoring for better performance and maintainability. Split the monolithic player context into focused modules, unified comment APIs, parallelized search queries, and removed dead code.
Combined Account and Settings into one cohesive experience. Your profile, decks, connections, and all settings now live under a single, organized layout with your account header always visible.
You can now change your email address directly in Profile settings. If you signed up with Google, the system detects this and explains that your email is managed by Google.
We've standardized our terminology across the platform. Decks are now Decks, Playlists are Stacks, and the Free tier is now called Contributor. Your handles now live on Decks, not Accounts.
Accounts are now identified by email or connected identities (Google, etc.) rather than @handles. Handles now only exist on Decks, making your deck handle your primary public identity.
Major pass on dark mode throughout the platform. Fixed contrast issues, standardized backgrounds, and ensured text is readable everywhere. Forms, cards, and inputs all got attention.
Sort updates by newest or oldest first. Combined with category filters to find exactly what you're looking for.
The pricing page has been renamed to plans for clarity. Find all subscription options at /plans.
Skydeca now has a living updates page that grows as we build. Follow along with every new feature, improvement, and fix as it ships.
Handles that could conflict with Skydeca pages are now automatically blocked. No one can claim @about, @api, @admin, or similar system names.
Contributors (free tier) now get 45 minutes of processing time to try out Skydeca uploads before upgrading.
The Resources dropdown now shows different options based on your account. Contributors see pricing info, while subscribers see ways to give feedback.
New deck search bar helps you find content within a deck. Plus, friendly upgrade prompts when you hit account limits.
Added a friendly beta notice explaining our timeline (early 2026 beta, mid-2026 launch) and enabled OAuth-based YouTube/Vimeo imports for your own videos.
Launched the new Community page - a central hub to discover tags, media, decks, lounges, posts, and chats all in one place.
Redesigned the Follow and Member badges on deck pages. They're now subtle pills below the topics instead of intrusive overlays.
Major behind-the-scenes improvements: modernized our styling system, fixed database performance issues, and improved code quality across 87 files.
Built a comprehensive workflow system for our AI-assisted development. This means faster, more reliable updates to Skydeca.
Your handle is now your deck's identity. @handle is your primary deck. Create sub-decks like @handle/podcast for different content types.
You can now send direct messages to other users. The chat widget supports real-time conversations, emoji picker, and user search.
Strengthened security across the platform. All sensitive operations now require proper server-side verification.
Big release! Added comments, ratings, likes, and engagement features throughout the platform. Plus a new tutorial system to help you get started.
Deck owners can now select up to 5 primary tags to describe their deck. These help users discover decks that match their interests.
Major enhancements to the Studio tab for managing your media. Select multiple items, bulk confirm tags, sort by different criteria, and trigger AI tagging on demand.
The 3D tag cloud on the homepage is now fully interactive. Control the spin direction, shuffle the tags, flip the globe, and toggle cursor following.
New dropdown menus for Following and Library navigation. Quickly access your followed decks, saved tags, and stacks without leaving the page.
Major visual overhaul with frosted glass effects, animated backgrounds, and a more polished look across discovery pages.
Fixed issues with transcript display and improved the ghost tag curation experience. Tags are now grouped by topic for easier review.
Added phone verification for two-factor authentication using SMS. Works with major country codes worldwide.
Upload and index documents alongside your media. PDFs, Word docs, and other files are automatically processed and searchable.
Fixed video loading and seeking issues. Videos now load reliably and you can skip to any point without problems.
Made everything faster. Subscription syncing is 70-80% faster, and we're using 95% fewer database queries for real-time updates.
Complete visual rebrand with orange (#f75d21) as our primary color. New logo, new wordmark, and a fresh 3D tag cloud on the homepage.
Deck tabs can now collapse and expand on hover. Pin your favorites to keep them visible. Your preferences persist across sessions.
Launched the complete AI tagging workflow. Upload your content, and our AI extracts topics, people, places, and concepts automatically.
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