Changelog
API & Web App Changelog
Updates and improvements to the Pack-Man web application and API
API & Web Application Changelog
All notable changes to the Pack-Man web application and backend API.
[Latest] - December 2024
🎉 Major Features
GitHub Integration
- Direct Repository Analysis - Analyze GitHub repositories without downloading files
- Automatic File Detection - Searches for package.json, requirements.txt, and pubspec.yaml
- Real-time URL Validation - Validates GitHub URLs as you type with visual feedback
- Private Repository Support - Works with private repos using GitHub tokens
- Multi-file Support - Handles repositories with multiple dependency files
Enhanced Token Management
- Secure Token Storage - Client-side localStorage with validation
- Rate Limit Tracking - Real-time rate limit monitoring
- Token Validation - Validates tokens before use with user feedback
- Automatic Refresh - Rate limits update automatically
Improved User Experience
- Three Input Methods - File upload, paste content, or GitHub URL
- Drag & Drop - Drag files directly into the upload area
- Progress Tracking - Real-time progress indicators during analysis
- Auto-detection - Automatic file type detection from content
🔧 Improvements
Performance
- Parallel Processing - Concurrent package checks (10 parallel requests)
- Smart Caching - Multi-layer cache with configurable TTL
- Optimized Parsing - Faster file parsing with strategy pattern
- Progressive Enhancement - Better initial load performance
Developer Experience
- TypeScript Strict Mode - Full type safety across codebase
- Comprehensive JSDoc - Detailed documentation for all components
- Accessibility Focus - WCAG 2.1 AA compliance throughout
- Error Handling - Improved error messages with actionable guidance
🐛 Bug Fixes
- Fixed authentication header format (Bearer token)
- Improved error messages for private repository access
- Enhanced debug logging for troubleshooting
- Better visual feedback for authentication errors
- Fixed file type detection edge cases
- Resolved cache invalidation issues
📚 Documentation
- New Guides - GitHub Integration, Analyzing Dependencies
- Architecture Overview - Complete technical architecture documentation
- API Updates - Enhanced API documentation with examples
🔐 Security
- Token Security - Never exposed in logs or errors
- Input Validation - Comprehensive validation for all inputs
- HTTPS Only - Secure transmission for all API calls
- Rate Limiting - Protection against abuse
Version 1.1.0 - November 2024
Added
- Dark/light mode support with system preference detection
- Roadmap voting system for feature prioritization
- Enhanced UI components with shadcn/ui
- Progress indicators for long-running operations
- Toast notifications for user feedback
Improved
- Performance optimizations for large dependency files
- Mobile responsiveness across all breakpoints
- Accessibility features (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
- Error handling with actionable messages
Fixed
- Layout issues on mobile devices
- Theme switching persistence
- Cache invalidation edge cases
Version 1.0.0 - October 2024
Features
- Multi-format Support - npm (package.json), pip (requirements.txt), pub (pubspec.yaml)
- File Upload - Drag & drop or click to upload
- Manual Input - Paste dependency file content directly
- Real-time Analysis - Instant package version checking
- Visual Statistics - Charts and metrics for dependency health
- Update Commands - Auto-generated commands for updating packages
- Documentation Links - Direct links to package documentation
Technical
- Built with Next.js 14 App Router
- TypeScript with strict mode
- Tailwind CSS for styling
- Axios for API requests
- Semver for version comparison
Upcoming Features
Check the API Roadmap for planned features and vote on priorities!
In Development
- Monorepo Support - Workspace detection and cross-package analysis
- Security Scanner - Vulnerability detection and CVE alerts
- Dependency Graph - Visual dependency tree with conflict detection
Planned
- API Rate Limiting - Enhanced protection with tiered access
- Webhook Support - CI/CD integration for automated checks
- Custom Registries - Support for private npm/pip registries
- Batch Analysis - Analyze multiple repositories at once
- Historical Tracking - Track dependency changes over time