Phase 8: Distribution & Release

[coderabbitai]

🎯 Objective

Package the application for distribution, create installers, set up auto-updates, and launch the first public release with promotional materials.

📋 Tasks

8.1 Application Packaging

• Finalize electron-builder configuration
• Create Windows NSIS installer and portable version
• Design and set up app icons
• Bundle FFmpeg and native dependencies
• Obtain code signing certificate (recommended for SmartScreen)
• Minimize bundle size with optimization

8.2 Auto-Update System

• Set up update hosting (GitHub Releases or custom)
• Configure electron-updater
• Implement update check and notification logic
• Create release workflow and CI/CD (optional)

8.3 Testing on Clean Systems

• Test installer on fresh Windows 10 and 11
• Verify all dependencies included
• Test uninstaller
• Test upgrade path from v1.0.0 to v1.0.1

8.4 Promotional Materials

• Create demo video (2-3 min) using the app itself
• Capture high-quality screenshots
• Create landing page (optional - can use GitHub Pages)
• Optimize for SEO

8.5 Launch & Promotion

• Polish GitHub repository and README
• Create v1.0.0 release with changelog
• Submit to software directories:
  • AlternativeTo
  • SourceForge
  • Softpedia
  • Chocolatey
  • Winget
• Post on social media and communities:
  • Reddit (r/opensource, r/software, r/Windows)
  • Twitter/X
  • Hacker News (Show HN)
  • Product Hunt (optional)
  • Dev.to / Hashnode blog post
• Outreach to tech bloggers and YouTube creators

8.6 Post-Launch Support

• Monitor GitHub Issues and social media
• Respond to bug reports and questions
• Track analytics (stars, downloads)
• Plan v1.1 updates based on feedback

🎯 Success Criteria

• Installer works on clean Windows systems
• App easily downloadable from GitHub
• Auto-update system functional
• Promotional materials published
• Launched on multiple platforms
• Positive initial user feedback
• Growing stars and downloads

📋 Launch Checklist

• Installer tested and working
• Code signing complete
• README polished with screenshots
• Demo video published
• GitHub Release v1.0.0 created
• Submitted to software directories
• Posted on Reddit and other platforms
• Monitoring feedback

🔗 Related

• Original feature request: make screen recorder #1
• Depends on: Phase 7

Estimated Duration: Weeks 11-12

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🎊 Congratulations!

Once this phase is complete, OmniBlocks Screen Recorder v1.0 will be live and available to the world! Time to celebrate and gather feedback for the next version! 🚀

[traycerai]

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