2026.03.24

What's new

• Read-only calendar detection — calendars that reject writes (e.g. shared iCloud calendars) are automatically detected during sync and excluded from event creation. Shown with a "Read-only" badge in account settings.
• Fix signup on ONCE/localhost — session cookies were marked secure: true in production even with DISABLE_SSL, blocking signup over plain HTTP. Now matches the Campfire convention.

Security

• Bump actionpack 8.1.2 → 8.1.2.1

Other changes

• Fix docs tool description (not "real-time collaborative editing")
• More screenshots in marketing site hero carousel (15 total)
• ONCE branding (all caps) throughout README and code comments
• Dependency updates: bcrypt, json, kamal, solid_queue, sqlite3, webmock
• GitHub Actions updates: build-push-action, login-action, metadata-action, setup-buildx-action, attest-build-provenance, upload-pages-artifact

2026.03.23

What's new

• Once compatible — install Dobase with Once by pointing it at ghcr.io/smgdkngt/dobase:latest. SSL, backups, and updates handled automatically.
• DISABLE_SSL support — non-TLS deployments (localhost, Once) work out of the box. Matches the Campfire convention.
• Redesigned marketing site — real app screenshots, light/dark mode, bento tool grid, features section, and "Try it" signup link
• iOS standalone fix — no more extra spacing below the bottom bar in PWA homescreen mode

Other changes

• Expanded README: Once and Kamal as primary self-hosting options, full LiveKit setup guide, demo seed data instructions
• More calendar demo events (17 total) for a richer seed experience
• Screenshot carousel in hero with smooth scale+fade transitions

2026.03.20

What's new

• Docker image on ghcr.io — pre-built multi-arch image (amd64 + arm64) published automatically on every release. Pull with docker pull ghcr.io/smgdkngt/dobase:latest
• Once compatible — single-container setup works with Once by 37signals
• README rewritten — self-hosting quickstart is now front and center

Other changes

• Add OCI labels to Dockerfile for container registry metadata
• Switch docker-compose.yml from local build to pre-built ghcr.io image
• Use SECRET_KEY_BASE instead of RAILS_MASTER_KEY in Docker config
• Add SMTP and LiveKit env vars to docker-compose.yml
• Add spacing below ALTCHA widget on registration form
• Remove flaky system tests from CI

2026.03.19

What's new

• ALTCHA spam protection on registration — adds a privacy-friendly proof-of-work challenge to the signup form using the altcha gem, blocking automated bot signups without third-party dependencies

Other changes

• Fix GitHub links on landing page to point to correct repo
• Fix flaky system tests with wait_for_turbo and retry helpers
• Increase click_with_retry timeout for slower CI runners
• Deploy landing site to GitHub Pages
• Fix CI pipeline (SQLite, lint, brakeman, system tests)
• Dependency updates (loofah, action_text-trix, sqlite3, thruster)

2026.03.13

First public release of Dobase — an open-source, self-hosted workspace with installable tools.

Tools

• Mail — IMAP/SMTP email client with rich text compose, contacts, folders, and conversations
• Board — Kanban boards with columns, cards, comments, attachments, and drag-and-drop
• Docs — Rich text documents with real-time collaborative editing
• Chat — Real-time messaging with typing indicators, replies, and file sharing
• Todos — Task lists with due dates, assignments, comments, and attachments
• Files — File storage with folders, public share links, and previews
• Calendar — CalDAV-compatible calendar with recurring events and local mode
• Room — Video conferencing powered by LiveKit

Highlights

• Tool-based permissions — each tool is shared individually with collaborators
• Real-time chat, notifications, collaborative editing, and presence via ActionCable
• PWA support — installable on mobile with offline fallback
• Dark mode
• In-app notifications with unread activity dots and optional email digests
• Self-hosted — deploy to any VPS with Docker + Kamal

Stack

Ruby on Rails 8.1, SQLite, Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus), Tailwind CSS v4, Solid Queue, Solid Cable

Getting started

See the README for setup and deployment instructions.