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Stay updated with the latest features, improvements, and fixes that make your screenwriting better.

v1.70.0

Latest
Major Release

Quality & Testing Revolution - GPT-5 Integration, Enhanced User Experience & Code Quality Overhaul

Comprehensive quality revolution featuring GPT-5 model integration, extensive testing infrastructure, enhanced user onboarding with sample content system, FAQ chat functionality, advanced subscription management, and major code quality improvements with DeepSource integration.

August 12, 2025

Quality & Testing Revolution

Major infrastructure and user experience update introducing GPT-5 support, comprehensive testing framework, enhanced onboarding experience, and professional-grade code quality standards.

🎯 What's New for You

✨ GPT-5 Model Integration

Next-generation AI capabilities with OpenAI's latest GPT-5 models for superior content generation.

What this means:

  • Latest AI Technology - Access to GPT-5 models for enhanced writing assistance
  • Improved Content Quality - Better story generation, character development, and scene creation
  • Advanced Pricing Tiers - Flexible pricing options for different GPT-5 model variants
  • Future-Ready Platform - Infrastructure prepared for next-generation AI capabilities
  • Enhanced Performance - Faster response times and more accurate content generation
  • Professional Writing Support - Industry-leading AI assistance for screenplay development

Try it: Experience the enhanced AI capabilities in your story generation and character development tools!

✨ Comprehensive FAQ System with AI Chat

Interactive help system with intelligent chat support for instant assistance.

What this means:

  • AI-Powered FAQ Chat - Get instant answers to your questions with intelligent chat assistance
  • Comprehensive Help System - Extensive FAQ coverage for all platform features
  • Interactive Support - Real-time chat functionality for immediate problem resolution
  • Enhanced User Guidance - Step-by-step help for complex workflows
  • Searchable Knowledge Base - Find answers quickly with intelligent search
  • 24/7 Availability - Get help whenever you need it with AI-powered support

Try it: Visit the FAQ page and use the chat feature to get instant help with any questions!

✨ Enhanced User Onboarding Experience

Complete onboarding overhaul with welcome modal, sample content, and guided user experience.

What this means:

  • Welcome Modal System - Professional onboarding flow for new users
  • Sample Content Library - Pre-loaded sample scripts to explore platform capabilities
  • Guided User Journey - Step-by-step introduction to key features
  • Interactive Tutorials - Learn by doing with sample content and guided workflows
  • Reduced Learning Curve - Get productive faster with comprehensive onboarding
  • Professional First Impression - Polished welcome experience for new users

Try it: New users will see the welcome modal automatically, or click "Show Welcome" to explore sample content!

🎬 Advanced Subscription Management

✨ Complete Subscription Control System

Professional subscription management with cancellation, downgrade, and usage tracking capabilities.

What this means:

  • Subscription Cancellation - Easy self-service cancellation with proper workflow
  • Plan Downgrade Options - Flexible downgrade paths for changing needs
  • Enhanced Usage Dashboard - Comprehensive tracking of feature usage and limits
  • Stripe Integration Improvements - Robust webhook handling and error recovery
  • Free Plan Enhancements - Improved free tier experience with clear upgrade paths
  • Usage Enforcement - Smart limits and tracking across all AI-powered features

Try it: Visit your subscription settings to explore the enhanced management options!

✨ Advanced Usage Tracking & Enforcement

Comprehensive usage monitoring system across all AI-powered features.

What this means:

  • Audio Generation Tracking - Monitor voice synthesis usage and limits
  • AI Route Monitoring - Track usage across all AI-powered endpoints
  • Smart Enforcement - Graceful handling of usage limits with clear messaging
  • Context Tracking - Better understanding of feature usage patterns
  • Performance Monitoring - Track and optimize resource consumption
  • Fair Usage Policies - Transparent limits and upgrade paths

🧪 Testing & Code Quality Revolution

✨ Comprehensive Testing Infrastructure

Professional-grade testing framework with extensive coverage and type safety.

What this means:

  • Voice Preferences Testing - Complete test coverage for voice functionality
  • Type Safety Validation - Enhanced TypeScript testing for better reliability
  • Service Layer Testing - Comprehensive testing of core business logic
  • Email Service Testing - Robust testing for communication features
  • Script Utilities Testing - Validation of core screenplay processing functions
  • Character Management Testing - Complete testing of character-related features

✨ DeepSource Code Quality Integration

Professional code analysis and quality enforcement with automated improvements.

What this means:

  • Automated Code Analysis - Continuous monitoring of code quality and security
  • JavaScript & TypeScript Analysis - Comprehensive static analysis for both languages
  • Automated Fixes - DeepSource automatically fixes common issues via pull requests
  • Quality Metrics - Track code quality improvements over time
  • Security Scanning - Automated detection of security vulnerabilities
  • Best Practices Enforcement - Ensure consistent coding standards across the codebase

✨ Advanced Development Tools

Professional development infrastructure with bundle analysis and optimization tools.

What this means:

  • Bundle Size Analysis - Monitor and optimize application bundle sizes
  • Console Log Auditing - Automated detection and cleanup of debug statements
  • Performance Monitoring - Track application performance metrics
  • Build Optimization - Enhanced build processes for faster deployment
  • Development Environment - Improved local development experience
  • Documentation Standards - Comprehensive documentation for development practices

🎨 UI/UX Enhancements

✨ Dark Mode & Accessibility Improvements

Comprehensive dark mode support with enhanced accessibility features.

What this means:

  • Complete Dark Mode Support - Consistent dark theme across all components
  • Accessibility Compliance - Enhanced screen reader support and keyboard navigation
  • Background Color Optimization - Proper contrast ratios for better readability
  • Component Consistency - Uniform styling across all UI elements
  • Responsive Design - Optimized layouts for all screen sizes and themes
  • Professional Appearance - Modern, polished interface with attention to detail

✨ Enhanced Component Architecture

Modern component system with improved organization and user experience.

What this means:

  • Template Organization - Categorized template options for better discovery
  • Chat Empty State - Professional empty state design for better user guidance
  • Welcome Modal Styling - Responsive, professional onboarding experience
  • Footer Enhancements - Improved navigation with FAQ links and better organization
  • Script Card Improvements - Enhanced visual design for script management
  • Kanban Layout Optimization - Improved project management interface

🔧 Technical Infrastructure

✨ Advanced Service Architecture

Modernized service layer with improved imports, type safety, and organization.

What this means:

  • Timeline Service Refactoring - Centralized beat conversion and composition creation
  • Asset Preloading Enhancement - Improved error handling for media assets
  • Character Service Optimization - Streamlined character management operations
  • Middleware Improvements - Enhanced request processing and error handling
  • Import Modernization - Cleaner, more maintainable import structure
  • Type Safety Enhancements - Comprehensive TypeScript improvements across services

✨ Performance & Optimization

Comprehensive performance improvements across the entire platform.

What this means:

  • Bundle Optimization - Reduced bundle sizes for faster loading
  • Optional Chaining - Safer code execution with improved error handling
  • Self-Closing Tags - Cleaner JSX components for better performance
  • Import Optimization - Reduced bundle sizes through better import strategies
  • Memory Management - Improved resource utilization and cleanup
  • Caching Strategies - Smart caching for better performance

🚀 Getting Started

Using GPT-5 Models

  1. Access AI Features - Story generation, character development, or scene creation
  2. Select GPT-5 Models - Choose from available GPT-5 variants in model selection
  3. Experience Enhanced Quality - Notice improved content generation and creativity
  4. Explore Advanced Features - Utilize enhanced AI capabilities for complex writing tasks

Exploring the FAQ System

  1. Visit the FAQ Page - Navigate to the help section
  2. Use AI Chat - Click the chat interface for instant assistance
  3. Search Knowledge Base - Find specific answers to your questions
  4. Get Interactive Help - Receive step-by-step guidance for complex tasks

Managing Your Subscription

  1. Access Subscription Settings - Go to your account dashboard
  2. View Usage Dashboard - Monitor your feature usage and limits
  3. Manage Subscription - Cancel, downgrade, or upgrade as needed
  4. Track Usage - Monitor AI feature consumption across the platform

📈 Impact Summary

User Experience:

  • Enhanced Onboarding - Professional welcome experience with sample content
  • AI-Powered Support - Instant help through FAQ chat system
  • Subscription Control - Complete self-service subscription management

Technical Excellence:

  • Code Quality - Professional-grade code analysis and automated improvements
  • Testing Coverage - Comprehensive testing infrastructure for reliability
  • Performance - Optimized bundle sizes and improved loading times

Feature Expansion:

  • GPT-5 Integration - Next-generation AI capabilities for content creation
  • Dark Mode - Complete accessibility and theme support
  • Usage Tracking - Professional usage monitoring and enforcement

Developer Experience:

  • Quality Tools - DeepSource integration and automated code improvements
  • Documentation - Comprehensive development guides and standards
  • Performance Monitoring - Advanced tools for optimization and analysis

This release represents a major leap forward in code quality, user experience, and AI capabilities, establishing Bloom as a professional-grade platform with industry-leading standards for reliability, performance, and user satisfaction.

v1.69.0

Major Release

Project Management Revolution - Kanban Boards & Storyboard Enhancements

Revolutionary project management system with drag-and-drop kanban boards, complete storyboard video expansion, visual status tracking, and comprehensive UI/UX improvements that transform how you organize and manage your screenplay projects.

August 4, 2025

v1.68.0

Major Release

Smart Context Detection System - Supabase-Powered Intelligence

Revolutionary smart context detection system with Supabase integration that reduces token usage by up to 98%, implements schema-based intelligence, eliminates token escalation bugs, and delivers optimized context determination for superior AI conversations.

August 3, 2025

v1.67.0

Major Release

Chat System Architecture Revolution - Single Source of Truth

Complete chat system architectural overhaul featuring single source of truth design, elimination of race conditions, bulletproof message persistence, enhanced token tracking, and comprehensive documentation updates that solve the critical message disappearing bug.

August 2, 2025

v1.66.0

Major Release

Video Generation Architecture Revolution

Complete platform overhaul featuring intelligent web search integration, enhanced AI story generation, bulletproof video generation tracking, clean architectural patterns, and comprehensive UI/UX improvements across all content creation workflows.

August 1, 2025

v1.65.0

Major Release

Performance Revolution & Security Overhaul

Comprehensive performance optimization, security architecture modernization, type safety improvements, and unified component system with significant speed and reliability enhancements.

July 25, 2025

v1.6.0

Major Release

Optimistic Updates & Modern Architecture

Next.js 15.4.1, virtualized script content, optimistic UI updates, and modernized chat system architecture.

July 21, 2025

v1.5.0

Major Release

Documentation & Enterprise Platform

Comprehensive platform documentation, enhanced authentication, enterprise guides, and professional onboarding.

July 18, 2025

v1.45.0

Feature Update

Developer Experience & Testing Framework

Comprehensive testing suite with Vitest, extensive documentation system, advanced development tools, and professional deployment configuration.

July 15, 2025

v1.4.0

Feature Update

AI Scene Generation & Timeline Editor

Revolutionary AI scene generation, timeline editing tools, collaborative editing features, and advanced dialogue management.

July 10, 2025

v1.35.0

Feature Update

Advanced Security & Rate Limiting

Enterprise-grade security features, sophisticated rate limiting, better-auth integration, and comprehensive API protection.

July 5, 2025

v1.3.0

Major Release

Storyboarding Revolution & Visual Beat Analysis

Advanced storyboarding tools, multi-modal AI image generation, visual beat analysis, and comprehensive story visualization features.

July 1, 2025

v1.26.0

Major Release

Advanced Billing & Usage Tracking

Sophisticated usage-based billing system, Stripe integration, multi-tier subscriptions, and comprehensive cost tracking for AI operations.

June 30, 2025

v1.25.0

Major Release

Enterprise Analytics & Admin Dashboard

Complete admin dashboard system, advanced analytics with PostHog integration, comprehensive monitoring, and enterprise-grade management tools.

June 25, 2025

v1.2.0

Major Release

Advanced AI Models & Audio Revolution

Next.js 15.3.3 upgrade, advanced AI model configurations, bulk audio generation, and enhanced chat systems.

June 18, 2025

v1.1.0

Feature Update

Professional Features & Team Collaboration

Organization management, team collaboration tools, advanced caching, and enhanced character development features.

June 15, 2025

v1.0.0

Major Release

AI SDK Integration & Chat Revolution

Complete chat system overhaul with Vercel AI SDK, multiple AI model support, and professional conversation management.

May 20, 2025

v0.9.0

Feature Update

FDXT & Enhanced Character Management

Final Draft compatibility with FDXT parsing, advanced character features, and professional script navigation.

April 16, 2025

v0.8.0

Major Release

Database Evolution & User Management

Major backend upgrade with Supabase integration, user authentication, and proper data persistence.

April 10, 2025

v0.3.0

Feature Update

Character Management Evolution

Enhanced character development tools, improved script parsing, and professional character interaction features.

March 15, 2025

v0.2.0

Feature Update

Dark Mode & Multi-Model AI

Added dark mode support, Claude 3 AI model, and major UX improvements for better writing experience.

February 8, 2025

v0.1.0

Major Release

First Alpha - Script Analysis Born

The very first version of BOSSWRITER - AI-powered script analysis with OpenAI integration and fountain script parsing.

February 7, 2025

v1.70.0

Major Release

Scene Editor Revolution - Smart UI Components & Enhanced User Experience

Revolutionary scene editing experience with collapsible UI components, enhanced navigation clarity, comprehensive testing framework, and intelligent content management tools that streamline screenplay development workflow.

January 17, 2025

v1.69.0

Major Release

Project Management Revolution - Kanban Boards & Storyboard Enhancements

Revolutionary project management system with drag-and-drop kanban boards, complete storyboard video expansion, visual status tracking, and comprehensive UI/UX improvements that transform how you organize and manage your screenplay projects.

January 16, 2025

v1.67.0

Major Release

Chat System Architecture Revolution - Single Source of Truth

Complete chat system architectural overhaul featuring single source of truth design, elimination of race conditions, bulletproof message persistence, enhanced token tracking, and comprehensive documentation updates that solve the critical message disappearing bug.

January 15, 2025

v1.68.0

Major Release

Smart Context Detection System - Supabase-Powered Intelligence

Revolutionary smart context detection system with Supabase integration that reduces token usage by up to 98%, implements schema-based intelligence, eliminates token escalation bugs, and delivers optimized context determination for superior AI conversations.

January 15, 2025

v1.1.0

Major Release

Visual Storyboarding Revolution

Transform your scripts into visual stories with AI-powered storyboard generation and advanced scene analysis.

April 26, 2024

v1.0.0

Major Release

Bosswriter V1 - The Complete Platform

The biggest release yet - AI chat, character analysis, audio generation, and everything needed for professional script production.

April 25, 2024

v0.5.0

Feature Update

Chat Control & Speed Boost

Clean up conversations, collapse chat windows, and enjoy major speed improvements across the platform.

April 24, 2024

v0.4.0

Feature Update

Live Editing & Script Export

Edit scenes directly in your script, export to .fountain format, and track every change with detailed history.

April 23, 2024

v0.3.0

Major Release

Teams & Organizations

Collaborate with your team! Create organizations, share scripts, and work together on projects.

April 22, 2024

v0.2.0

Feature Update

Better Script Handling

Added support for industry-standard script formats and improved the core editing experience.

April 21, 2024

v0.1.0

Major Release

The Beginning - Offline Script Editor

First version of Bosswriter - a simple, offline-first script editor with basic voice features.

April 20, 2024

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