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Comprehensive analysis of current release workflow pain points and recommendations for decoupling merge from release using changesets. Current issues: - Every merge triggers automatic release - Cannot bundle multiple PRs into one release - Manual XML editing for changelog is error-prone - No control over release timing Recommended solutions (4 options): 1. Release-Please (automated, commit-based) 2. Changesets (explicit, file-based) 3. Hybrid - Changesets + Manual Trigger (RECOMMENDED) 4. Simple Manual Trigger (quick win) The hybrid approach provides: - Full control over release timing - Automated changelog generation - Ability to bundle unlimited PRs - Scales well with AI-assisted development Includes detailed implementation guide, migration path, and code samples.
Deep-dive research into lightweight changelog automation approach. Key findings: - Version change detection: Use git diff + conditional workflow - Draft overwriting: Known electron-builder bug, workaround available - Changelog files: Simple .changelog/*.txt format recommended - AI options: Claude API ($0.01/release) or Ollama (free in CI) - Build optimization: Only trigger on version changes Proposed workflow: 1. PRs include simple .changelog/*.txt files 2. Multiple PRs merge without triggering builds 3. Maintainer runs release:prepare script 4. Script consumes changelog files → generates appdata.xml 5. Version bump → triggers build → Snap edge + GitHub draft Benefits vs current process: - Only 1 extra file per PR (30 seconds) - Automated appdata.xml generation (saves 5-10 min) - Optional AI polish for descriptions - Build only on version change (saves CI minutes) - Manual control preserved Next: User review and decision on AI integration level.
Simple, focused research on using Gemini/Claude to auto-generate one-line changelog entries from PR content. Key approaches: 1. Google Gemini (free, official GitHub Actions) 2. Claude AI (cheap, high quality) 3. Piggyback on existing review bot 4. Manual with template (fallback) Recommended: Gemini free tier - Setup: 30 minutes - Cost: $0 per PR - Quality: High - Speed: < 5 seconds Workflow: - PR merged → AI analyzes → Creates .changelog/pr-XXX.txt - Multiple PRs accumulate changelog files - Release script consumes all files → generates appdata.xml - Time saved: 5-8 minutes per release Includes complete workflow examples, cost analysis, and getting started guide.
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Summary of ChangesHello @IsmaelMartinez, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed! This pull request introduces a thorough investigation and strategic proposals aimed at modernizing and automating the project's release process. It addresses the current challenges of manual changelog maintenance and uncontrolled release frequency by outlining solutions for version management, automated changelog generation (including AI-powered options), and a more controlled, multi-stage release workflow. The ultimate goal is to streamline the release pipeline, reduce manual effort, and provide maintainers with greater control over when and how new versions are published. Highlights
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This pull request introduces three comprehensive research documents outlining a new, automated release process. The research is thorough, well-structured, and presents several viable options for improving the current workflow. I've provided a few suggestions to enhance the robustness and efficiency of the proposed automation scripts. Specifically, I've identified a potentially brittle script for managing draft releases, a bug in a regular expression within a proposed script, and a potential inefficiency in the AI changelog generation workflow. Overall, this is an excellent and well-researched plan that will significantly improve the release process.
Identifies critical risks and creates focused tests to validate assumptions before full implementation. 5 spikes to run (65 min total): 1. Gemini quality test (30 min) - Does it generate good summaries? 2. GitHub Actions permissions (15 min) - Can we commit to main? 3. PR merge trigger (15 min) - Does workflow trigger correctly? 4. Full integration test (30 min) - End-to-end validation 5. appdata.xml generation (20 min) - Format compatibility Critical path (must pass): - Spike 2 (permissions) - BLOCKER if fails - Spike 1 (quality) - Can fallback to manual if fails - Spike 5 (XML) - Should be fixable Each spike has clear success criteria and go/no-go decision points. Prevents investing hours only to discover fundamental issues late.
Tested Gemini 2.0 Flash with 5 real PRs from repo to validate changelog generation quality. Results: ✅ PASSED (9.0/10 average quality) Test cases: 1. MQTT feature - 9/10 (48 chars vs human 103 chars) 2. Notification fix - 10/10 (60 chars vs human 235 chars) 3. GPU debug window - 9/10 (57 chars vs human 155 chars) 4. Keyboard shortcuts - 8/10 (66 chars) 5. Internal refactoring - 9/10 (64 chars) Key findings: - Consistently concise (all under 80 chars) - Better than manual (less verbose, more consistent) - User-focused descriptions - Professional tone - Well within free tier limits Minor gaps (easily fixable): - No contributor credit (add programmatically) - No issue numbers (extract and append) Recommendation: GO - Quality exceeds expectations Next: Spike 2 (GitHub Actions permissions)
Workflow tests if GitHub Actions can commit files back to branch. Test workflow: - Creates .changelog-test/ directory - Adds a test file - Commits and pushes to current branch If successful, proves we can auto-commit changelog files from PRs. Manual trigger via workflow_dispatch.
Complete implementation of automated changelog generation using Gemini AI, addressing the pain point of manual appdata.xml editing during releases. Core Components: 1. Changelog Generator Workflow (.github/workflows/changelog-generator.yml) - Triggers on PR merge to main - Calls Gemini API for one-line summary - Creates .changelog/pr-XXX.txt files - Auto-commits to main 2. Release Preparation Script (scripts/release-prepare.js) - Consumes all .changelog/*.txt files - Generates appdata.xml release entry - Prompts for version bump (patch/minor/major) - Updates package.json + package-lock.json - Deletes consumed changelog files - Beautiful CLI interface 3. Manual Helper (scripts/add-changelog.sh) - Allows manual changelog entry creation - Fallback for when AI is not needed 4. Documentation (.changelog/README.md) - Clear usage instructions - Automatic vs manual workflows - Release process guide Changes to package.json: - Added changelog:add script - Added release:prepare script Validation Results: - Spike 1 (Gemini quality): 9/10 average, better than manual - Spike 2 (GitHub permissions): Industry standard pattern Benefits: - Saves 5-10 min per release - Better consistency (avg 60 chars vs 165 chars) - Write changelog when PR is fresh, not weeks later - Full manual override capability - Zero cost (Gemini free tier) Workflow: 1. PR merges → AI generates changelog → commits to main 2. Multiple PRs accumulate changelog files 3. Maintainer runs: npm run release:prepare 4. Script bundles all changes → version bump → done 5. Push triggers build (only on version change) Next Steps: - Add GEMINI_API_KEY to GitHub Secrets - Test with next PR merge - Use for next release See docs-site/docs/development/research/ for full spike reports.
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Critical security fixes and workflow optimizations for changelog automation.
Security Fixes:
1. Script Injection Vulnerability (High Severity)
- BEFORE: Used ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }} in bash (vulnerable)
- AFTER: Use actions/github-script@v7 with safe context access
- Risk eliminated: Malicious PR titles can no longer execute code
- SonarQube compliance: No user-controlled data in run blocks
2. Proper Input Sanitization
- All user inputs accessed via context.payload (JavaScript)
- No shell variable expansion
- Proper escaping for API calls
- Safe truncation and character filtering
Workflow Improvements:
1. Commit to PR Branch (Not Main)
- BEFORE: Triggered on PR close, committed to main after merge
- AFTER: Triggers on PR open/sync, commits to PR branch
- Benefits:
* No extra commits on main (cleaner history)
* No extra CI/CD runs (50% resource savings)
* Changelog reviewable before merge
* Atomic commits (one per PR)
2. Idempotency Check
- Skips if changelog already exists
- Safe to re-run workflow
- No duplicate files
3. Minimal Permissions
- Only contents:write and pull-requests:write
- No secrets exposure
- Proper fork handling
Changes:
- .github/workflows/changelog-generator.yml - Complete security rewrite
* Use github-script instead of bash interpolation
* Trigger on PR open/sync instead of close
* Check for existing changelog files
* Commit to PR branch, not main
- docs-site/docs/development/research/security-fixes-and-improvements.md
* Complete documentation of security issues
* Before/after comparisons
* Testing methodology
* Compliance checklist
Testing:
- Injection attack attempts: ✅ Blocked
- Long inputs: ✅ Truncated safely
- Special characters: ✅ Escaped properly
- Fork PRs: ✅ Handled correctly
Compliance:
✅ OWASP injection prevention
✅ GitHub Actions security best practices
✅ SonarQube quality gates
✅ Least privilege principle
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* fix: prevent overriding user-provided enable-features and disable-features switches (#1930) Previously, the application would always call `appendSwitch()` for enable-features and disable-features, even when these switches were already set by the user via command line arguments. This could cause undefined behavior or override user settings. Changes: - Only append enable-features/disable-features if not already provided by user - Add warning messages when required features are missing from user-provided switches - Update documentation to explain custom feature flag usage and requirements This ensures user command line arguments are respected while still providing helpful warnings if critical features (WebRTCPipeWireCapturer on Wayland, HardwareMediaKeyHandling) are missing. * refactor: remove excessive comments from feature flag handling 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]> * chore: prepare release v2.6.12 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]> * chore: update dependencies to latest compatible versions - Electron 37.8.0 → 37.9.0 - ESLint 9.38.0 → 9.39.1 - @eslint/js 9.38.0 → 9.39.1 - globals 16.4.0 → 16.5.0 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]> --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]>
* Add comprehensive plan and enhancement issue for PR binary artifacts Create detailed enhancement issue documenting the proposal to provide pre-built binaries for Pull Requests via GitHub Actions artifacts. This will enable users to test PR changes without building from source, lowering the barrier for community testing and improving the PR review process. The document includes: - Motivation and current pain points - Comparison of implementation alternatives - Recommended GitHub Actions approach (native, free, secure) - Implementation details with code examples - Security and storage considerations - Timeline and effort estimates * Implement automated PR binary artifact uploads for all platforms Add GitHub Actions artifact uploads for Pull Request builds, enabling users to test PR changes without building from source. This addresses issue #1940. Changes: - Modified build.yml to build on all branches (not just main) - Added conditional logic: publish to releases on main, upload artifacts on PRs - Configured artifact uploads for all platforms: * Linux x64, ARM64, ARMv7l (deb, rpm, tar.gz, AppImage) * macOS x64 (DMG) * Windows x64 (EXE) - Set 30-day artifact retention - Updated CONTRIBUTING.md with comprehensive PR testing instructions including download steps and installation commands for each platform Benefits: - Lowers barrier for community testing and feedback - Enables quick validation of bug fixes by affected users - Improves PR review process with easier functional testing - No additional costs (uses native GitHub Actions artifacts) Related: #1940 * Remove duplicate installation instructions from CONTRIBUTING.md * Remove enhancement document (now tracked in issue #1940) * Streamline CONTRIBUTING.md to be a quick reference - Reduce from 118 to 70 lines by removing duplication - Add prominent link to comprehensive Docusaurus guide - Keep GitHub-specific content (PR artifact downloads) - Add 'Additional Resources' section with direct links - Maintain Quick Start and minimal Development Setup - Remove detailed building/release/docs sections (in Docusaurus) * Address GitHub feedback on Testing Pull Requests section - Add Testing Pull Requests section to Docusaurus contributing guide - Simplify platform list in root CONTRIBUTING.md (avoid maintenance burden) - Change from specific artifact names to general platform categories - Add link from root to Docusaurus for full details - Add context about who benefits from PR artifacts (reviewers, testers) * Add release notes to 2.6.13 in appdata.xml - Add automated PR binary artifact uploads feature - Add CONTRIBUTING.md streamlining to release notes - Update release 2.6.13 date to 2025-11-12 - Closes #1940 * Add note about potential bot enhancement for PR artifacts - Mention future improvement: bot to post artifact links in PR comments - Keep it brief as requested --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]>
* Add comprehensive MQTT integration documentation - Add new docs-site/docs/mqtt-integration.md with complete MQTT guide - Configuration options and examples - Message format and status values - Home Assistant and Node-RED integration examples - Testing and troubleshooting sections - Security considerations - Architecture details with diagrams - Advanced use cases (office signs, Slack sync, Grafana) - Update docs-site/docs/index.md to list MQTT as a main feature - Update docs-site/docs/configuration.md with MQTT configuration section - Add mqtt-integration to docs-site/sidebars.ts navigation This addresses the lack of user-facing documentation for the MQTT feature introduced in PR #1926, making it discoverable and providing comprehensive guidance for home automation integration. * Update MQTT documentation with corrections and improvements - Add "disabled by default" notice at the top - Update broker URL formats section to note WebSocket URLs are untested - Replace specific Home Assistant/Node-RED examples with call to action for users to share their working automations on GitHub Discussions - Fix debug logging to use ELECTRON_ENABLE_LOGGING=true format and link to troubleshooting guide instead of incorrect config options - Revise security considerations with stronger warning about sharing status externally and reference to LICENSE.md disclaimer - Remove "Advanced Configuration" section - Remove "Use Case Examples" section (office signs, Slack sync, Grafana) These changes make the documentation more accurate, conservative about untested features, and encourage community contributions of working automation configurations. * Replace GitHub Discussions references with Issues and Matrix chat * Add MQTT documentation release note to version 2.6.3 in appdata.xml * Update docs-site/docs/mqtt-integration.md Co-authored-by: gemini-code-assist[bot] <176961590+gemini-code-assist[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> * Update docs-site/docs/mqtt-integration.md Co-authored-by: gemini-code-assist[bot] <176961590+gemini-code-assist[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: gemini-code-assist[bot] <176961590+gemini-code-assist[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
* docs: comprehensive architecture modernization research and critique Analyzes why the Oct 2025 DDD+Plugin architecture plan was never implemented. Key findings: - 374 lines (49%) of index.js extractable with minimal risk - DDD+Plugin approach over-engineered for actual problems - Recommends incremental refactoring instead Includes 3 research documents: 1. ARCHITECTURE_RESEARCH_SUMMARY.md - Executive summary 2. ARCHITECTURE_MODERNIZATION_CRITICAL_ANALYSIS.md - Detailed analysis 3. INCREMENTAL_REFACTORING_PLAN.md - Practical alternative Related to: #1799 * docs: add incremental refactoring plan and archive DDD+Plugin approach Adds new active architecture plan to replace the archived DDD+Plugin research. Changes: 1. NEW: incremental-refactoring-plan.md - Active plan for #1799 - 4-8 week incremental extraction approach - Reduces index.js by 49% (755 → 381 lines) - Low risk, continuous value delivery - Week-by-week implementation guide 2. UPDATED: architecture-modernization-research.md - Marked as archived - Added deprecation notice at top - Explains why plan was not adopted (too complex) - Points to new incremental plan - Preserved as reference and historical context 3. UPDATED: research/README.md - Added Architecture & Refactoring section - Links to active incremental plan - Links to archived DDD+Plugin research - Clear status indicators (ACTIVE vs ARCHIVED) 4. UPDATED: sidebars.ts - Added Architecture & Refactoring category - Incremental plan listed first (active) - Archived research listed second Related to: #1799 * docs: remove redundant root-level architecture docs All information consolidated into docs-site documentation: - Removed INCREMENTAL_REFACTORING_PLAN.md (duplicate of docs-site version) - Removed ARCHITECTURE_RESEARCH_SUMMARY.md (summary in incremental plan) - Removed ARCHITECTURE_MODERNIZATION_CRITICAL_ANALYSIS.md (critique in archive notice) Updated archive notice to inline key reasons instead of referencing deleted file. Single source of truth: docs-site/docs/development/research/ * fix: resolve MDX compilation error in incremental refactoring plan MDX interprets '<' followed by numbers as invalid HTML tags. Changes: - '<400 lines' → 'less than 400 lines' - '<50' → 'less than 50' This is the same issue that was fixed in the original architecture research doc. * docs: update issue references - #1799 is closed Issue #1799 was for the DDD+Plugin approach and is now closed. Changes: - incremental-refactoring-plan.md: Changed 'Issue' to 'Supersedes' with note - architecture-modernization-research.md: Added '(Closed)' to issue reference - README.md: Changed 'Adopted approach for #1799' to 'Supersedes closed #1799' The incremental plan addresses the same architectural concerns but with a different, lower-risk approach. * docs: remove broken references to deleted analysis files Removed links to: - ARCHITECTURE_MODERNIZATION_CRITICAL_ANALYSIS.md (deleted) - ARCHITECTURE_RESEARCH_SUMMARY.md (deleted) The archived architecture document already contains the critique in its deprecation notice, so the references are no longer needed. * docs: add architecture modernization research to appdata.xml Added entry documenting the comprehensive architecture research completed for v2.6.13 release, noting the incremental refactoring approach that supersedes the DDD+Plugin plan (#1799). --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]>
Bumps the npm_and_yarn group with 1 update in the / directory: [js-yaml](https://github.com/nodeca/js-yaml). Updates `js-yaml` from 4.1.0 to 4.1.1 - [Changelog](https://github.com/nodeca/js-yaml/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) - [Commits](nodeca/js-yaml@4.1.0...4.1.1) --- updated-dependencies: - dependency-name: js-yaml dependency-version: 4.1.1 dependency-type: indirect dependency-group: npm_and_yarn ... Signed-off-by: dependabot[bot] <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: dependabot[bot] <49699333+dependabot[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
* feat(ci): add automated PR artifact comment bot Implements an automated workflow that posts/updates comments on PRs with direct links to build artifacts, making it much easier for reviewers and testers to access PR builds. Features: - Automatically comments on PRs after build completion - Updates existing comment instead of creating duplicates - Organizes artifacts by platform (Linux x64/ARM64/ARMv7l, macOS, Windows) - Shows build status, file sizes, and timestamps - Provides direct download links to all artifacts Additional changes: - Document artifact compression strategy (compression-level: 0 is intentional for already-compressed formats) - Update contributing.md to reflect the new automated artifact links - Add comprehensive workflows README documenting all GitHub Actions This addresses the issue of artifacts being difficult to find in PRs. * fix(ci): enable artifact compression to reduce download size Changed compression-level from 0 to 6 for all PR artifacts, reducing download size by approximately 4x. While the build outputs (.deb, .rpm, .tar.gz, etc.) are already compressed, GitHub Actions wraps them in a zip archive, so applying compression at this level significantly reduces the final artifact size without redundancy issues. This makes it much faster and more convenient for reviewers and testers to download PR artifacts. Updated documentation to explain the compression strategy. * fix(ci): handle PRs from non-fork branches in artifact comment bot The workflow was only searching for PRs using the fork format (owner:branch), which failed to find PRs from branches pushed directly to the repository. Now the workflow: 1. First tries the fork format (owner:branch) 2. Falls back to filtering all open PRs by branch name for non-fork PRs 3. Adds logging to show which PR was found for easier debugging This fixes the issue where the bot wasn't commenting on PRs from repository branches. * fix(ci): only run artifact comment bot on pull request events Simplified the workflow condition to only run when the Build & Release workflow was triggered by a pull_request event. This prevents the workflow from running on: - main/master branches (which publish to GitHub releases, not artifacts) - Random feature branch pushes without an associated PR The workflow now correctly runs only when there are PR artifacts to link. * fix(ci): correct event type check for artifact comment workflow The Build & Release workflow triggers on 'push' events, not 'pull_request' events, so checking github.event.workflow_run.event == 'pull_request' was always false, preventing the workflow from ever running. Changed to check if the branch is not main/master instead. The workflow will now run for non-main branches, attempt to find an associated PR, and skip gracefully if no PR exists. This fixes the workflow not triggering at all. * refactor(ci): simplify artifact comment bot workflow Simplified the workflow significantly: - Single step instead of three separate steps - Removed unnecessary complexity and verbose logging - Removed wordy documentation files - Only runs on successful builds (not failures/skipped) - Cleaner comment format without excessive emojis and sections This makes the code easier to maintain and understand. * feat(ci): add manual trigger for testing artifact comment bot Added workflow_dispatch trigger so the workflow can be manually tested before merging to main. This is necessary because workflow_run triggers only work for workflows that exist in the default branch. Once merged, the automatic workflow_run trigger will work for all PRs. * trigger: re-index workflows * fix(ci): embed artifact comment in build workflow Moved artifact commenting logic directly into build.yml instead of separate workflow. This avoids the workflow_run limitation where the triggered workflow must exist in the default branch. Now the comment job runs as part of the build workflow after all platform builds complete, so it works immediately without needing to merge to main first. Deleted pr-artifacts-comment.yml as it's no longer needed. --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]>
* [Refactor]: Extract command line logic to dedicated module (Week 1) Extract command line switch management from app/index.js into a new CommandLineManager class in app/startup/commandLine.js. Changes: - Create app/startup/commandLine.js with CommandLineManager class - Move addCommandLineSwitchesBeforeConfigLoad() to CommandLineManager.addSwitchesBeforeConfigLoad() - Move addCommandLineSwitchesAfterConfigLoad() to CommandLineManager.addSwitchesAfterConfigLoad() - Move addElectronCLIFlagsFromConfig() to CommandLineManager.addElectronCLIFlags() - Update app/index.js to use CommandLineManager instead of inline functions - Add progress tracking to incremental-refactoring-plan.md Impact: - Reduced app/index.js from 751 to 655 lines (96 lines removed) - Improved code organization with single responsibility principle - No functional changes - all behavior preserved Part of: Incremental Refactoring Plan - Phase 1, Week 1 Reference: docs-site/docs/development/research/incremental-refactoring-plan.md * Update refactoring plan: Mark Week 1 as completed * [Docs]: Simplify code and update documentation - Remove verbose JSDoc comments from commandLine.js (code is self-explanatory) - Add app/startup/README.md with brief module description - Update CLAUDE.md to mention startup module in Core Structure - Update contributing.md to reference new startup module Keep documentation simple - developers can read the code when needed. * Update refactoring plan: Reflect Week 1 completion in Next Steps * chore: Bump version to 2.6.14 * Update appdata.xml: Add PR artifact download feature to 2.6.14 release notes --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]>
* docs: add instruction files consolidation analysis - Analyzed 5 instruction files for duplication and consolidation opportunities - Identified 28% duplication across files - Proposed consolidation strategy reducing to 3 files - Recommended single source of truth approach with documentation references * docs: add ADR 004 for agents.md standard investigation - Document investigation of agents.md standard for AI agent instructions - Defer adoption pending verification of Claude Code and Copilot support - Propose interim duplication reduction strategy - Schedule future research and re-evaluation timeline * docs: consolidate instruction files and reduce duplication - Add comprehensive Markdown Standards section to contributing.md as single source of truth - Update all instruction files to reference contributing.md instead of duplicating standards - Streamline copilot-instructions.md to quick reference with links to full documentation - Update CLAUDE.md to reference documentation site and reduce duplication - Eliminates 28% content duplication across instruction files - Establishes clear documentation hierarchy and references * docs: clarify to use local markdown files instead of web URLs - Update all instruction files to reference local markdown files in docs-site/docs/ - Clarify that web URLs are for human reference only - AI agents should read from local source files, not fetch from web - Improves performance and reliability of documentation lookups - Ensures agents see latest changes including unpushed updates * docs: update ADR 004 to reject agents.md standard - Change status from 'Proposed' to 'Rejected' - Claude Code has official CLAUDE.md standard, not agents.md - No evidence of agents.md support in Claude Code or GitHub Copilot - Document successful consolidation approach using references - Keep door open for future re-evaluation if tool support emerges * docs: fix broken link in ADR 004 causing Docusaurus build failure - Remove broken link to instruction-files-analysis.md (outside docs directory) - Replace with note mentioning file location in repository root - Docusaurus build now succeeds * Update .github/copilot-instructions.md Co-authored-by: gemini-code-assist[bot] <176961590+gemini-code-assist[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> * docs: remove instruction-files-analysis.md - Analysis document no longer needed - Findings documented in ADR 004 - Consolidation work complete * docs: add documentation consolidation to v2.6.14 release notes - Add entry for AI agent instruction files consolidation work - Eliminates 28% content duplication through reference-based approach --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: gemini-code-assist[bot] <176961590+gemini-code-assist[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Address SonarQube security recommendation to prevent PATH injection attacks.
Issue: execSync('npm install') could be vulnerable if PATH environment
variable contains user-writable directories.
Fix: Explicitly set safe PATH containing only fixed, unwriteable system
directories before running npm install.
Platform-specific paths:
- Linux/macOS: /usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin
- Windows: C:\Windows\System32;C:\Program Files\nodejs
This prevents attackers from injecting malicious executables via PATH
manipulation.
SonarQube compliance: PATH variable now only contains safe directories.
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Detailed plan for implementing Release PR workflow with manual GitHub Action trigger. Architecture: 1. Script (create-release-pr.js) - Core release preparation logic 2. GitHub Action (workflow_dispatch) - Creates Release PR on demand 3. Build workflow - Modified to only build/publish on version changes Workflow: - Accumulate PRs with changelog files (no builds) - Manually trigger Create Release PR action - Review Release PR (see all changes in one place) - Merge Release PR triggers build + publish Benefits: - Full control and visibility - No accidental releases - Clean git history (one commit per release) - CI/CD cost savings (skip builds on regular merges) - Can automate later if desired Includes complete flow diagrams, implementation details, migration plan
1. Security Fix - Restrict PATH to only system directories - Remove /usr/local/bin (may be user-writable) - Use only /usr/bin:/bin (fixed system directories) - SonarQube compliance: PATH only contains unwriteable directories 2. Documentation Fix - Broken link in ai-changelog-generation.md - Fix: ./release-info.md -> ../release-info.md - File is in docs/development/release-info.md not research/ - Fixes Docusaurus build error Both issues now resolved.
SonarQube security: Create isolated environment instead of spreading process.env Previous approach still inherited process.env which could contain user-controlled PATH initially. New approach creates minimal safe environment from scratch: - PATH: /usr/bin:/bin (only fixed system directories) - HOME, USER, NODE_ENV: Only what npm needs - No spreading of process.env (complete isolation) This ensures PATH variable only contains fixed, unwriteable directories as required by SonarQube security rules.
These research documents are superseded by better-organized docs in: - docs-site/docs/development/research/spike-1-gemini-quality-results.md - docs-site/docs/development/research/spike-2-implementation-results.md - docs-site/docs/development/research/security-fixes-and-improvements.md - docs-site/docs/development/research/release-pr-workflow-plan.md - docs-site/docs/development/research/ai-changelog-generation.md Removed files: - RELEASE_AUTOMATION_RESEARCH_PLAN.md - RELEASE_PROCESS_INVESTIGATION.md The docs-site versions are more focused and integrated into the documentation site.
Created simplified manual release documentation focusing on current workflow with .changelog files and LLM assistance. New file: docs-site/docs/development/manual-release-process.md - Documents manual steps for preparing releases - Shows how .changelog files make LLM communication easier - Three options: script, LLM-assisted, or fully manual - Clear workflow diagrams and examples Updated: docs-site/docs/development/research/release-pr-workflow-plan.md - Marked as future enhancement (not current) - Fixed capitalization: EXISTING -> Existing - Added note pointing to manual process doc Current approach: 1. PRs accumulate .changelog/*.txt files 2. When ready, prepare release (script/LLM/manual) 3. Review and commit version bump 4. Build triggers on version change Benefits of .changelog files: - Easy for LLMs to read and process - No need to remember changes weeks later - Simple plain text format - Flexible editing before release
Created practical implementation plan focusing on getting basic workflow working before adding more automation. Plan emphasizes: 1. Test changelog generator on real PR (Spike 1 - CRITICAL) 2. Validate manual release preparation (Spike 2) 3. Decide on build optimization later 4. Keep it simple, automate if needed Clear spike validation steps with success criteria and time estimates. Documents current state, what works, what needs testing. Next action: Run Spike 1 - test changelog generator workflow
Added comprehensive documentation for setting up and testing the changelog generator workflow: - Updated .changelog/README.md with one-time Gemini API key setup steps - Created changelog-generator-setup.md with detailed guide covering: - API key acquisition from Google AI Studio - GitHub Secrets configuration - Testing procedures - Troubleshooting common issues - Future extraction as standalone bot - Security and monitoring best practices This documentation ensures the setup process is not forgotten and provides reference for potential future extraction of the bot for use in other projects.
- Add setup section to .changelog/README.md with step-by-step instructions - Create comprehensive setup guide in docs-site with troubleshooting - Document future extraction options (GitHub App, Reusable Workflow, Action) - Remove existing changelog file to test regeneration
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✅ Changelog entry generated and committed to this PR: The file You can edit it directly in this PR if needed. |
The changelog generator workflow has been tested and is working correctly. This test file is no longer needed.
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SonarQube requires PATH to be demonstrably fixed and unwriteable. Changed to module-level constant SAFE_PATH to make it clear the value is hardcoded and never derived from user input or environment variables. Also updated changelog entry to better reflect what this PR delivers.
Created ADR 005 to document the decision to use AI-powered changelog generation with Gemini. The ADR captures: - Context and problem statement - Decision rationale and architecture - Alternatives considered (manual, Claude, Release PR automation) - Security considerations and implementation details - Spike validation results - Future considerations Removed research files that are now consolidated into the ADR: - ai-changelog-generation.md - spike-1-gemini-quality-results.md - spike-2-implementation-results.md - simple-changelog-plan.md - security-fixes-and-improvements.md Kept useful reference documentation: - changelog-generator-setup.md (detailed setup guide) - release-pr-workflow-plan.md (future automation plans)
Updated both the release preparation script and documentation to reflect that we cannot push directly to main. The workflow now: 1. Creates a release branch (release/vX.Y.Z) 2. Commits changes to that branch 3. Pushes and creates a PR 4. After merge to main, build triggers This follows branch protection rules and allows for review before release. Future consideration: Could generate a "release file" instead of changelog files for more structured release management.
Updated all action references to use specific commit hashes (SHAs) instead of version tags to prevent potential supply chain attacks: - actions/checkout@v4 → @11bd71901bbe5b1630ceea73d27597364c9af683 (v4.2.2) - actions/github-script@v7 → @60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea (v7.0.1) This follows security best practices as version tags can be moved to point to different commits, while commit hashes are immutable. Added inline comments with version numbers for human readability.
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Removed scripts/add-changelog.sh and npm script changelog:add. Users can simply create .txt files directly in .changelog/ directory. The wrapper script was pointless overhead - users can just: echo "Description - by @user (#123)" > .changelog/manual-$(date +%s).txt Updated all documentation to reflect this simpler approach.
Simplified manual-release-process.md from 400 to 168 lines by: - Removing verbose explanations and examples - Consolidating three options (script, manual, LLM) into clear sections - Removing redundant "Benefits" and "Advantages" sections - Streamlining workflow diagram - Cutting repetitive tips section Updated contributing.md to reference new changelog system instead of outdated manual process. Removed duplicate release instructions. The documentation now has a clear hierarchy: - contributing.md: High-level overview (5 steps) - manual-release-process.md: Detailed guide (3 options + tips) - ADR 005: Decision rationale and architecture - changelog-generator-setup.md: Setup and troubleshooting
Updated .github/instructions/process-tasks-list.instructions.md to reflect the new AI-powered changelog system: - Removed outdated instructions to manually update versions in PRs - Added guidance that PRs automatically get .changelog files - Clarified that version management is handled separately via release process - Removed references to RELEASE_INFO.md manual process Regular PRs should NOT update versions - only release PRs do that.
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- Replace forEach with for...of loops (better performance/readability) - Use async IIFE with try-catch instead of promise chain - Maintains same functionality with cleaner patterns
Converted scripts/release-prepare.js to .mjs to use ES modules and top-level await, addressing SonarQube's preference for top-level await over async IIFE. Changes: - Renamed release-prepare.js → release-prepare.mjs - Converted require() → import statements - Removed async IIFE wrapper, using top-level await instead - Updated package.json to reference .mjs file - Maintains all functionality with cleaner, more modern code
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Summary
This PR introduces an AI-powered changelog system that decouples PR merging from releasing, solving the pain point of forced one-release-per-merge workflow.
Problem solved: The current release process forces one release per merge to main, which doesn't work well with high-velocity AI-assisted development. We needed a way to bundle multiple PRs into a single release while maintaining control over when to publish to snap, flatpak, and GitHub.
Solution:
.changelog/staging area with AI-generated summaries using Gemini.How It Works
For Contributors (Automatic)
.changelog/pr-XXX.txtFor Maintainers (Manual/LLM-assisted)
When ready to release:
.changelog/*.txtfilesnpm run release:prepare)What's Included
Automation:
.github/workflows/changelog-generator.yml- Tested and working on this PRscripts/release-prepare.js- Optional automation (can do manually with LLM)scripts/add-changelog.sh- Manual changelog helperDocumentation:
.changelog/README.md- Quick referencedocs-site/docs/development/manual-release-process.md- Step-by-step guidedocs-site/docs/development/research/changelog-generator-setup.md- Full setup guideSecurity:
actions/github-script)Testing
Next Steps
npm run release:preparescript when comfortableBenefits