- Deleted the `msiWrapped` configuration from `package.json` and removed the associated `msi-wrapped.wxs` file to streamline the packaging process.
- Eliminated the `build-windows-msi.ps1` script, which was previously used for generating MSI installers, as part of the transition to a simpler installation method.
- Updated the `finalize-desktop-artifacts.mjs` script to remove references to the MSI build process, ensuring a cleaner artifact finalization workflow.
- Introduced a new script `generate-app-icons.mjs` to automate the generation of application and installer icons.
- Updated error messages in the Windows MSI build script and the finalize artifacts script to reference the new icon generation command.
- Refactored the pre-build process to call the new icon generation script, ensuring required icons are created before building.
- Implemented a new function to restart Farm Control after a successful installation, triggered by the `/RESTARTFC` option.
- Enhanced the installer script to wait for the application to close before relaunching, improving user experience during updates.
- Updated the app update process to conditionally schedule a restart based on the platform, ensuring compatibility with macOS.
- Added a delay in the app update process to ensure the UI reflects completion before quitting.
- Updated the Windows launcher resolution logic to prefer the installed launcher, improving post-update behavior.
- Refactored the restart script to use `.cmd` extension and optimized process handling for better reliability.
- Added support for silent installation mode.
- Implemented detailed progress logging during installation phases, including status updates and percentage completion.
- Refactored the handling of previous installations to ensure smoother updates and in-app upgrade processes.
- Updated error handling for installation failures, providing clearer feedback to users.
- Removed the `fixShortcutWorkingDir` macro to simplify the shortcut creation logic.
- Updated `createDesktopShortcut` and `createStartMenuShortcut` macros to directly set the output path for shortcuts, enhancing clarity and maintainability.
- Changed the installer extension from `.exe` to `.msi` for better compatibility with Windows Installer.
- Refactored validation functions to ensure proper handling of MSI packages.
- Improved logging and progress tracking during installation, providing clearer feedback on the installation status.
- Updated the installer script to manage previous installations more effectively, allowing for smoother upgrades.
- Removed redundant window state synchronization calls in `applyWindowsStartupWindowState` to streamline the startup process.
- Updated the `clampWindowToWorkArea` function to adjust the window frame dimensions, ensuring proper fitting within the work area.
- Introduced a retry mechanism in the `patchExecutable` function to handle transient errors when patching executables, allowing up to 6 attempts with exponential backoff.
- Updated the patching process to create a temporary copy of the executable before applying changes, reducing the risk of file locks by antivirus software.
- Improved logging to provide clearer feedback on patching attempts and failures.
- Removed the use of `chdirSync` in favor of `process.chdir` for changing the working directory, improving compatibility with the Node.js environment.
- Streamlined the code for ensuring the correct working directory is set before launching the application on Windows.
- Deleted the `grant-users-access.nsh` script as user access permissions are now managed directly within the installer, streamlining the installation process for standard users.
- Updated `package.json` to change installation scope from `perMachine` to `perUser`, allowing installations for standard users without admin rights.
- Modified `farmcontrol.nsi` to adjust installation directory and registry keys to use `HKCU` instead of `HKLM`, improving accessibility for non-admin users.
- Refined `installer.nsh` and related scripts to ensure proper handling of the farmcontrol URI handler and shortcuts, aligning with the new user access model.
- Removed references to the `grant-users-access.nsh` script, as user access permissions are now managed directly within the installer.
- Modified the Windows installer script to change the command for the farmcontrol URI handler from `deeplink.exe` to `bun.exe` executing `deeplink.js`, improving the handling of deep links.
- Updated the build script to output `deeplink.js` instead of `deeplink.exe`, aligning with the new execution method.
- Adjusted the PowerShell script to check for the presence of `deeplink.js` instead of `deeplink.exe`, ensuring the correct file is validated during the staging process.
- Refined the patching script to remove references to `deeplink.exe`, streamlining the target executables for patching.
- Replaced the dynamic executable discovery with a predefined set of target executables (`launcher.exe`, `deeplink.exe`) for clarity.
- Added checks to skip missing executables and improved error handling during the patching process, enhancing robustness and user feedback.
- Added a new macro in `grant-users-access.nsh` to grant standard users read and execute access to the installation directory, enhancing accessibility for non-admin users.
- Updated `installer.nsh` to include the new macro during installation, ensuring proper permissions are set.
- Changed the output file from `deeplink.js` to `deeplink.exe` in the build process, improving the executable handling for the application.
- Refactored the installer script to ensure the correct command is used for the farmcontrol URI handler, enhancing functionality.
- Introduced a new script, `patch-windows-binaries.mjs`, to set the requested execution level for Windows binaries, improving security and compliance.
- Deleted `standard`, `svgo`, and `svgo-loader` from `package.json`, `bun.lock`, and `pnpm-lock.yaml` as they are no longer needed.
- This cleanup reduces the overall package size and improves project maintainability.
- Included the `grant-users-access.nsh` script in the Windows installer build process to ensure standard users receive the necessary permissions during installation.
- This addition enhances the installer by addressing permission issues for non-admin users, improving overall accessibility.
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- Introduced a new macro in `grant-users-access.nsh` to grant standard users read and execute access to the installation directory, addressing permission issues that affect non-admin users.
- Updated `installer.nsh` and `scripts/installer.nsh` to include the new macro during the installation process, ensuring proper access rights are set for the install tree.
- Added a new branding text line in `farmcontrol.nsi` to reflect the version and build number during installation.
- This change improves the visibility of versioning information for users, aligning with previous updates to enhance installer branding.
- Removed the `chdirSync` call in `ensureWindowsWorkingDirectory` function, replacing it with a check using `existsSync` to streamline the directory validation process.
- This change enhances the reliability of the function by avoiding unnecessary directory changes that could lead to errors.
- Introduced a new installer icon in ICO format and a complete iconset for macOS, enhancing the visual branding of the installer.
- Updated Windows installer scripts to reference the new icon files, ensuring they are included in the installation package.
- Implemented a script to prepare the installer icons from a source image, streamlining the icon generation process for different platforms.
- Introduced a new logo file for the farmcontrol installer.
- Updated the `patch-electrobun-src.mjs` script to improve the resolution of the native wrapper path, ensuring compatibility across different execution contexts.
- Refactored the `index.js` file to utilize a new function for setting the working directory on Windows, enhancing application behavior.
- Added a new module in `windows-app-paths.js` to manage Windows-specific directory resolution and ensure the correct working directory is set before launching the application.
- Simplified the script for restarting the application by removing unnecessary process checks and sleep logic.
- Introduced a new variable for the application directory to ensure the correct working directory is set before launching the application.
- Updated the method of executing the restart script to use `spawn` instead of `schtasks`, improving reliability and clarity in the restart process.
- Reintroduced the branding text definition in `farmcontrol.nsi` to ensure the installer reflects the correct version and build number.
- This change enhances the visibility of versioning information during the installation process.
- Added a macro to fix the working directory for shortcuts in the Windows installer, ensuring correct execution context.
- Updated shortcut creation logic in `installer.nsh` to utilize the new macro for both desktop and start menu shortcuts.
- Implemented a function to patch the native wrapper path in the Electrobun source, improving compatibility with different execution contexts.
- Adjusted the `deeplink.js` and `index.js` files to set the current working directory appropriately, enhancing application behavior on Windows.
- Introduced a new module for managing window work area constraints, improving window management and user experience on Windows platforms.
- Removed the sections for creating desktop and start menu shortcuts from `farmcontrol.nsi`, streamlining the installer process.
- Updated `installer.nsh` to ensure shortcuts are created during installation and removed during uninstallation, enhancing user experience and consistency.
- Updated multiple files to consistently use `os.homedir()` for constructing the local application data path, improving compatibility and clarity across the codebase.
- This change enhances the reliability of directory retrieval for Windows environments.
- Updated the `getInstanceDir` function to use `os.homedir()` as a fallback for the local app data path, ensuring compatibility across different Windows environments.
- Improved code clarity by consolidating the logic for determining the local application data directory.
- Added functions to manage lock files and check if the primary instance is running, improving instance handling.
- Implemented retry logic for forwarding deeplinks via Windows pipes, enhancing reliability in communication between instances.
- Refactored existing functions to streamline the deeplink forwarding process and improve code clarity.
- Modified `farmcontrol.nsi` to define a default build number and updated branding text to reflect versioning.
- Enhanced `build-windows-nsis.ps1` to accept a build number parameter, defaulting to "dev".
- Updated `finalize-desktop-artifacts.mjs` to retrieve the build number from various sources, ensuring accurate versioning in the installer.
- Introduced isElectrobunBridgeReady function to check if the Electrobun bridge is initialized and ready for RPC requests.
- Updated error message in AppUpdateContext to provide clearer guidance when app updates fail, enhancing user experience.
- Modified ElectronContext to utilize the new isElectrobunBridgeReady function for improved bridge readiness checks.
- Adjusted RPC handling in the desktop module to ensure non-blocking app update progress reporting.
- Changed the default icon reference in the Windows installer from `deeplink.exe` to `launcher.exe`.
- Updated the command for opening the deeplink to use `bun.exe` with the new `deeplink.js` script.
- Refactored the deeplink build script to rename the function from `buildWindowsDeeplinkExe` to `stageWindowsDeeplink` for clarity.
- Adjusted the PowerShell script to check for the presence of `deeplink.js` instead of `deeplink.exe`, ensuring correct staging of the application.
- Modified the finalization script to reflect the new staging function for the deeplink, enhancing the build process.
- Imported `codesignMacAppBundle` function to handle code signing for macOS application bundles.
- This addition prepares the script for enhanced macOS artifact finalization, ensuring compliance with platform requirements.
- Introduced a delay for maximizing the window on startup to improve user experience on Windows.
- Refactored window state application logic to ensure proper handling of window maximization and layout synchronization.
- Updated platform checks to use a dedicated constant for Windows, improving code clarity and maintainability.
- Introduced a new script to build the Windows deeplink executable, enhancing deep link handling.
- Updated the installer script to replace references from `launcher.exe` to `deeplink.exe` for better integration with the new deeplink functionality.
- Added a new `deeplink.js` file to manage deeplink processing and communication with running instances.
- Refactored single instance management to utilize the new deeplink capabilities, improving instance handling and navigation.
- Removed deprecated Windows launch argument handling to streamline the codebase.
- Added `logWindowsLaunchArgs` function to log launch arguments and sources for better debugging on Windows.
- Integrated logging into `ensureSingleInstanceLock` and instance handling to provide insights during instance management.
- Enhanced existing logging to include context-specific messages for improved clarity in the Windows environment.
- Introduced a Windows pipe server to facilitate communication between instances, improving single instance management.
- Updated `ensureSingleInstanceLock` to handle payload forwarding and signal writing more effectively.
- Refactored deep link handling to utilize the new protocol detection logic, enhancing URL parsing and navigation.
- Improved error handling and connection management for the Windows-specific implementation.
- Introduced `captureLaunchUrl` to retrieve launch URLs for Windows, improving deep link processing.
- Updated `ensureSingleInstanceLock` to accept a launch URL, enhancing instance management.
- Refactored deep link handling functions to utilize the captured launch URL, ensuring better navigation and focus management.
- Improved signal processing by consolidating instance signal handling functions for better clarity and efficiency.
- Introduced a console log statement to track navigation events within the ElectronContext component.
- This enhancement aids in debugging and monitoring navigation actions triggered by the desktop bridge.
- Introduced a new restart stage in the app update progress component, allowing for better handling of application restarts.
- Updated the status management to include restart states, enhancing user feedback during the update process.
- Modified installation completion messages to indicate that a restart will occur after installation.
- Adjusted prop types to accommodate the new restart stage in the UpdateStage component.
- Removed the restart stage from the app update progress component, simplifying the update stages to only include download and install.
- Updated the app update logic to schedule a restart after installation instead of handling it directly in the installer functions.
- Enhanced the messaging for installation completion by removing references to automatic restarts in the progress messages.
- Introduced a new updater-runner module to manage application restarts across platforms, improving the update workflow.
- Removed deprecated single instance handlers and streamlined deep link processing.
- Updated `ensureSingleInstanceLock` to initiate signal watching for better instance management.
- Enhanced deep link handling by introducing `setupWindowsDeepLinkHandling` for improved navigation and focus management.
- Refactored URL parsing in `findProtocolUrl` for better reliability in deep link resolution.
- Introduced syncWindowsWebviewLayout function to ensure webview layout updates with window size changes.
- Added applyWindowsStartupWindowState function to manage window state and layout synchronization during startup on Windows.
- Updated createMainWindow to call applyWindowsStartupWindowState for improved initial window handling on Windows.
- Refactored single instance handling to improve lock management and signal processing.
- Introduced functions for acquiring and releasing primary locks, along with handling instance signals.
- Updated deep link processing to utilize a signal file for better communication between instances.
- Enhanced Windows-specific launch argument retrieval to improve deep link handling on that platform.
- Added a vertical Divider component between the FarmControlLogoSmall and the next logo for improved visual separation.
- Adjusted the right margin of the FarmControlLogoSmall to enhance layout consistency.
- Refactored single instance handling to support multiple local hosts, improving reliability in message forwarding.
- Introduced functions for managing pending deep links, including staging, consuming, and clearing deeplink files.
- Updated `getSingleInstanceUrl` to accept dynamic host parameters and improved error handling in instance locking.
- Added Windows-specific launch argument retrieval to enhance deep link handling on that platform.
