v1.2.0: Architecture Improvements & Bug Fixes

SlayNode v1.2.0 - Architecture Improvements & Bug Fixes

✨ New Features & Improvements

Architecture & Code Quality

• Threading Modernization: Migrated from DispatchQueue to modern Swift concurrency (Task, async/await)
• Code Consolidation: Eliminated ~500+ lines of duplicate code through unified process parsing
• Error Handling Overhaul: Implemented comprehensive error type system with localized descriptions
• Memory Management: Fixed timer memory leaks and improved resource cleanup

🛡️ Bug Fixes

• MainActor Warnings: Fixed all threading warnings by properly isolating UI updates
• Race Conditions: Resolved synchronization issues in process termination and port verification
• Memory Leaks: Fixed timer cleanup in MenuContentView to prevent memory leaks
• Process Detection: Improved robustness of process parsing with better error handling

🔧 New Features

• Enhanced Process Categories: Added support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools
• Better Error Messages: User-friendly error descriptions with technical details
• Improved Port Detection: Multiple regex patterns with framework-specific default ports
• Comprehensive Logging: Better debugging information throughout the application

📈 Performance

• Reduced Memory Footprint: Eliminated duplicate code and improved memory management
• Faster Process Detection: Optimized parsing algorithms with single-pass extraction
• Better Concurrency: Improved task scheduling and thread utilization
• Graceful Degradation: Better error recovery and fallback mechanisms

📦 Installation

DMG Installation (Recommended)

1. Download Slaynode-v1.2.0.dmg below
2. Double-click the DMG file to mount it
3. Drag Slaynode.app to your Applications folder
4. Launch from Applications or double-click the mounted app

Build from Source

See the README for build instructions.

🔄 Upgrade Instructions

No action required - all changes are backward compatible and improve reliability.

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Full changelog: CHANGELOG.md

SlayNode v1.1.0 - Icon Update & Final Release

🎉 SlayNode v1.1.0 - Final Release with Icon Update

Major Updates

✅ New Icon Design

• App Icon: Beautiful sword design with green-blue gradient
• Menu Bar Icon: SF Symbol "staroflife.fill" with reliable rendering
• Visual Identity: Professional and cohesive look throughout the app
• Fallback System: Multiple icon options for maximum compatibility

✅ Complete Process Management

• Dynamic Detection: Real-time monitoring of all Node.js processes
• Enhanced UI: 380×700px interface with 600px scrollable content
• Process Intelligence: Automatic categorization and port detection
• One-Click Control: Instant process termination with visual feedback

✅ Production Ready

• Stability: All crashes and threading issues resolved
• Performance: Optimized process detection with efficient system calls
• Testing: Comprehensive test coverage with async process monitoring
• Error Handling: Robust error management with user-friendly messages

Technical Improvements

• ProcessClassifier: Intelligent process categorization system
• MenuViewModel: Complete rewrite with working refresh functionality
• Icon System: Reliable SF Symbol implementation with fallbacks
• UI Architecture: Enhanced popover with improved user experience
• Memory Management: Proper cleanup and leak prevention

Installation

git clone https://github.com/mastertyko/slaynode.git
cd slaynode
./build.sh
open Slaynode.app

What's Fixed Since v1.0.0

• ✅ Fixed white menu bar icon issue with SF Symbol implementation
• ✅ Updated app icon with custom sword design
• ✅ Resolved all template rendering problems with custom PNG files
• ✅ Enhanced process detection with better error handling
• ✅ Improved UI stability and performance optimizations
• ✅ Added comprehensive testing for process monitoring
• ✅ Finalized production readiness with full functionality

System Requirements

• macOS 13.0 or later
• Swift 5.9+
• Xcode Command Line Tools

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This is the final, production-ready version of SlayNode with complete functionality and beautiful icons! 🚀

🙏 Special Thanks

To the user who provided the original sword icon design - your vision has been brought to life!

SlayNode v1.0.0 - Stable Release

🎉 SlayNode v1.0.0 - Stable Release

Major Features

✅ Real-time Process Detection

• Automatically detects all running Node.js development servers
• Supports npm, yarn, pnpm, and npx processes
• Intelligent port extraction and project name inference

✅ Enhanced User Interface

• Large 380×700px interface for maximum visibility
• Scroll-free display showing up to 15+ processes
• Beautiful glass morphism design with smooth animations

✅ Process Management

• One-click process termination with immediate feedback
• Visual loading states and real-time status updates
• Configurable refresh intervals (2-30 seconds)

✅ System Integration

• Native macOS menu bar integration
• Proper LSUIElement configuration for true menu bar behavior
• Secure and private - all processing happens locally

Technical Improvements

• Stability: Fixed all crashes and threading issues
• Performance: Optimized process detection with efficient system calls
• UI: Enhanced popover with 600px scrollable content area
• Memory: Proper cleanup and weak reference management
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with fallback mechanisms

Installation

git clone https://github.com/mastertyko/slaynode.git
cd slaynode
./build.sh
open Slaynode.app

What's Fixed

• ✅ Fixed app crashes on menu bar click
• ✅ Fixed process detection freezing issues
• ✅ Fixed UI not updating with process changes
• ✅ Fixed LSUIElement configuration for proper menu bar behavior
• ✅ Fixed threading issues with MainActor isolation
• ✅ Enhanced UI for better server overview without scrolling

System Requirements

• macOS 13.0 or later
• Swift 5.9+
• Xcode Command Line Tools

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This is a stable, production-ready release with full functionality. 🚀