jackkerouac/aphrodite v1.4.4

Update Notifications!

on GitHub

I have added automatic update notifications in the Aphrodite web interface! Users will now be notified when new releases are available, making it easier to stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.

What's New

GitHub Release Notifications

• Automatic Update Detection: Aphrodite now checks for new releases automatically
• Smart Notifications: Subtle update badge appears in the sidebar when new versions are available
• Release Notes Integration: View detailed release notes directly in the web UI
• User Control: Choose to update now, skip versions, or be reminded later

Seamless UI Integration

• Non-intrusive Design: Update notifications blend naturally with existing UI
• Modal Interface: Clean, detailed update information with GitHub links
• Responsive Experience: Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices

Technical Improvements

• Intelligent Caching: 24-hour cache prevents excessive GitHub API calls
• Offline Graceful Handling: Works seamlessly even when GitHub is unavailable
• API Rate Limit Respect: Built-in safeguards to respect GitHub's API limits
• Version Comparison: Smart semantic version comparison for accurate update detection

How It Works

1. Automatic Checks: Aphrodite checks GitHub releases once per day
2. Visual Indicators: When updates are available, a small badge appears next to the version number
3. Detailed Information: Click the notification to see release notes and update options
4. Direct Links: Easy access to GitHub releases page for download/installation

User Experience

Normal State: Clean version display (e.g., "v1.4.3")
Update Available: Badge notification (e.g., "v1.4.3 → v1.5.0 🔄 Update")
Modal Details: Release notes, publication date, and action buttons

Installation

Existing Docker Users

# Pull the latest image
docker-compose pull
docker-compose up -d

Local Development

# Pull latest changes
git pull origin main

# Restart your Aphrodite service
# Updates will be available immediately

Technical Details

• New API Endpoints: /api/version/current, /api/version/check, /api/version/info
• Caching Strategy: Local storage + server-side caching for optimal performance
• Error Handling: Graceful fallbacks when network connectivity is limited
• Privacy Focused: No tracking or data collection - only version checking

Future Improvements

This release establishes the foundation for future enhancement notifications and provides a better user experience for staying current with Aphrodite updates.

Compatibility

• Fully Backward Compatible: No breaking changes
• Docker: Works with existing Docker deployments
• Local Installations: Compatible with Python development setups
• Configuration: No additional setup required

Contributing

As always, I welcome contributions! This release includes comprehensive API documentation and clean, maintainable code for future enhancements.